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OpenAI Blocks Goblin References in GPT-5.5 Codex CLI

4/29/2026

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  • OpenAI added a guard-rail to the Codex CLI that blocks GPT-5.5 from mentioning goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons or other creatures unless the reference is unambiguously relevant.
  • GPT-5.5 launched in April 2026 with stronger coding skills.
  • OpenAI acquired OpenClaw in February 2026, which showed goblin chatter.
  • LMArena leaderboard noted that GPT-5.5 outputs contain more goblin-related terms.