I see lots of discussion on the forums about Goblins and Suffragettes but, so far, now one has asked the most pertinent question about the two. So, in true Harry Hill style, who would win? (and why?).
Depends on what type of Goblin we’re talking about, I’m sure some could put up a good fight, my money is on the suffragettes though
I think you're right. If you see a bus load of angry women turn up, with great big heavy placards in hand, you run like hell. You certainly don't wait for the next GOBLIN
But what if there were lots of goblins - a thousand or two - each with their own heavy placards? That may even the odds a little bit. Plus it's worth considering who is on each team's side. All in all, the real Gospel Oak to Barking line is the friends we made along the way.
I'll throw in the Gobliiins series, if anyone remembers. Brilliant pixel animations and strange puzzles...
If my Mrs is owt to go by it would be the Suffragettes as she is bad enough by herself! As a name for a railway GOBLIN does just make more sense though.
I’d like it if a suffragette popped out of one of the collectable mounds, waving a placard, instead of a goblin. Just occasionally.
What are the Goblins' motivations lol- seems like fighting for the the right to vote is hard to top! I vote Suffragettes
Well Chat GPT predicts this. In the blue corner, we have the feisty suffragettes, armed with their iconic placards advocating for women's rights. And in the green corner, we have the mischievous goblins, known for their cunning and trickery. As the fight commences in the bustling streets of Barking, the suffragettes waste no time, swinging their placards with fierce determination. Each blow landing with a resounding thud on the unsuspecting goblins' heads, driving them back momentarily. But let's not underestimate the goblins! With their agility and sly tactics, they dart and weave around the suffragettes, launching surprise attacks from every angle. They may be smaller in size, but their cunning and resourcefulness make them formidable opponents. Amidst the chaos, Harry Hill, with his signature oversized collar, officiates the match with his trademark wit and humour, keeping the audience entertained and the combatants on their toes. Just when it seems like the suffragettes might have the upper hand, the goblins resort to their sneaky tactics. They start pulling out all the stops, using every trick in the book to gain an advantage. Some goblins begin to sabotage the suffragettes' placards, weakening their primary weapon. Others employ illusions and decoys, confusing their opponents and making it difficult to land a solid blow. And then, just when things couldn't get any crazier, a group of goblins, led by their craftiest strategist, manages to sneak up on Harry Hill and take him hostage! With his oversized collar in their grasp, they demand that the suffragettes surrender or else! But the suffragettes, fuelled by their unwavering resolve for justice, refuse to back down. They rally together, devising a daring plan to rescue Harry and turn the tide of the battle once and for all. With swift and coordinated action, the suffragettes launch a counterattack, overwhelming the goblins and freeing Harry from their clutches. With their referee back in action and the goblins momentarily stunned, the suffragettes seize the opportunity to deliver the final blows, securing victory in the name of progress. After all, they have been fighting for equality for decades, and hitting goblins over the head with placards might just be another chapter in their storied history of activism !!! Seems pretty conclusive to me
As we are supposed to be simulating “serious” railway operations then really it should be called by the established historical or route description not something a marketing whizz dreamed up and could change when political considerations fall out of favour! What was wrong with just calling it, “Gospel Oak to Barking”?!
Goblin sounds better. Then someone decided to name it something completely stupid for whatever reason.
Well everything has to be inspirational these days, GOBLIN doesn't sound very motivating, but the Suffragettes will make people feeling inspired and motivated to use the line... It's all a load of political play anyway, so I won't dive too deeply into it!
From memory it's because TfL is wanting to better integrate the Overground lines with the Tube network (and map), and thus needed to assign line names and colours rather than just "X to Y" and all of them being orange.
I’m referring to railway technical descriptions rather than what they are called to the public. Though I guess some of the historical Engineers’ Line References (ELR’s) tended to be a bit obscure too!
I would definitely pick the women... Goblins would end up enslaved willingly without knowing what hit em
