These goblins were always full of helpful suggestions. They wore the top hats
because they were smaller than other goblins and it made them feel better about
themselves. They would sneak up on humans and shout rather loudly with advice
on finances, general health and marriage counseling. They often followed their
humans for several days. Some of the advice they dispensed was truly helpful, but
the details about personal hygiene were rather embarrassing. Because the disguises
were so small, some people who were contacted by top hat goblins were thought to
be insane as they appeared to be having conversations with themselves. The first
incidents involving these goblins were reported in Ireland. After the immigration to
North America in the 1850's there were reports of top hat goblins appearing in the
Northeast from as far south as New Jersey to as far north as the Canadian border.