Plot twist! According to the fine word nerds at Merriam-Webster, internet “trolling” doesn’t come from grumpy bridge trolls demanding riddles, it comes from fishing!

Yep, trolling is a fishing technique where you drag bait behind a moving boat hoping something bites. Online trolls do the same thing, except instead of catching fish, they’re hoping to hook you into a pointless argument.

So next time someone’s trying to stir the pot online, remember: they’re not magical cave beasts but just really bad fishermen looking for attention.

And the goblin connection? Total coincidence. But hey, if the shoe fits…

[Source: Merriam-Webster | Via MC]