It&#039;s funny how a writer gets inspired to create the characters. Explore what truly inspired Neil Gaiman for Hob and Dream&#039;s meetings.

“I remember being literally at school”: Neil Gaiman Reveals the Original Inspiration Behind Dream and Hob’s Meet For Centuries

While reading a very interesting story or watching an intriguing show, have you
wondered how the writers might have created the characters? Or do you ever
wonder what would have inspired the writer to create a specific scene, event, or
even plot? While watching The Sandman, we used to get these thoughts
continuously. Especially the story of Hob Gadling and Morpheous’ connection
makes us wonder all the time how Neil Gaiman came about this sequence?

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The mortal being Hob Gadling
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wishes jokingly never to die so that he can continue to explore the world.
Morpheus, the Lord of Dreaming, granted him that wish. But in return, Hob had to
meet Dream every century to share his human experiences. Dream wanted to know if
human life could break his will to live forever as he himself felt stuck in such
a life. As promised, they both meet at the same pub every century, with Hob
having to share different experiences. What must be the inspiration behind such
a beautifully symbolic subplot in the epic story of The Sandman
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THE TRUE INSPIRATION FOR NEIL GAIMAN FOR HOB AND DREAM’S COMPANIONSHIP

It is funny how an artist suddenly gets inspired by something and turns it into
a beautiful creation of art. No one other than the creator
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-the-sandman-creator-neil-gaiman-voices-his-excitement-ahead-of-the-global-release-of-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-this-is-the-sort-of-thing/]
himself knows the true value of his inspiration. Neil Gaiman shares his
inspiration behind Hob and Dreams’ meetings every century in an interview
[https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/the-sandman-episode-6-the-sound-of-her-wings-fun-facts#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20idea%20of,and%20then%20screen.].
It might surprise you to know it is his school-time imagination.

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He says the idea of two people meeting in a pub every 100 years might be the
oldest story idea that he ever had. Neil reveals,
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-will-there-be-another-bonus-the-sandman-episode-12-neil-gaiman-reveals-the-truth/]
“I remember being literally at school and having this idea of two people meeting
every century.” He didn’t know what it was at that time. He didn’t even know
where it would lead to. The only certainty he had was that it was a real idea,
and he believed
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-neil-gaiman-believes-that-corinthians-speech-at-the-cereal-convention-was-empowering-him/]
it was something.

ALSO READ: Hob Gadling: Dream’s Own Teacher, Experiment, and a Friend in the
World of ‘The Sandman’
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-hob-gadling-dreams-own-teacher-experiment-and-a-friend-in-the-world-of-the-sandman/]

Well, his belief leads him to turn his idea into a reality on paper in Men of
Good Fortune and now on a big screen. It is surprising to know what wonders
one’s imagination can do. What is your opinion about Hob Gadling and Dream’s
magnificent bond? Who is your Hob Gadling who accepts you the way you are?
Comment your answers below.

Neha Chande

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While reading a very interesting story or watching an intriguing show, have you wondered how the writers might have created the characters? Or do you ever wonder what would have inspired the writer to create a specific scene, event, or even plot? While watching The Sandman, we used to get these thoughts continuously. Especially the story of Hob Gadling and Morpheous&#8217; connection makes us wonder all the time how Neil Gaiman came about this sequence?
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://mlpnk72yciwc.i.optimole.com/cqhiHLc.WqA8~2eefa/w:auto/h:auto/q:75/https://bleedingcool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Sandman13-pg6-panel1.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="716" />
The mortal being <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-the-sandmans-hob-gadling-oddly-reminds-of-kingo-from-eternals-continuing-the-tradition-of-similar-characters-in-both-marvel-and-dc-universes/">Hob Gadling</a> wishes jokingly never to die so that he can continue to explore the world. Morpheus, the Lord of Dreaming, granted him that wish. But in return, Hob had to meet Dream every century to share his human experiences. Dream wanted to know if human life could break his will to live forever as he himself felt stuck in such a life. As promised, they both meet at the same pub every century, with Hob having to share different experiences. What must be the inspiration behind such a beautifully symbolic subplot in the epic story of <a href="http://netflixjunie.com/tag/the-sandman/">The Sandman</a>?
<h2>The true inspiration for Neil Gaiman for Hob and Dream&#8217;s companionship</h2>
It is funny how an artist suddenly gets inspired by something and turns it into a beautiful creation of art. No one other than<a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-the-sandman-creator-neil-gaiman-voices-his-excitement-ahead-of-the-global-release-of-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-this-is-the-sort-of-thing/"> the creator</a> himself knows the true value of his inspiration. Neil Gaiman shares his inspiration behind Hob and Dreams&#8217; meetings every century in an <a href="https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/the-sandman-episode-6-the-sound-of-her-wings-fun-facts#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20idea%20of,and%20then%20screen." target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview</a>. It might surprise you to know it is his school-time imagination.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/041eKPAQ1scN3vDhvawqOmU/images-2.fill.size_2000x1125.v1659553921.jpg" alt="" width="2000" height="1125" />
He says the idea of two people meeting in a pub every 100 years might be the oldest story idea that he ever had. <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-will-there-be-another-bonus-the-sandman-episode-12-neil-gaiman-reveals-the-truth/">Neil reveals,</a> &#8220;I remember being literally at school and having this idea of two people meeting every century.&#8221; He didn&#8217;t know what it was at that time. He didn&#8217;t even know where it would lead to. The only certainty he had was that it was a real idea, and <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-neil-gaiman-believes-that-corinthians-speech-at-the-cereal-convention-was-empowering-him/">he believed</a> it was something.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-hob-gadling-dreams-own-teacher-experiment-and-a-friend-in-the-world-of-the-sandman/" rel="bookmark">Hob Gadling: Dream’s Own Teacher, Experiment, and a Friend in the World of ‘The Sandman’</a>
Well, his belief leads him to turn his idea into a reality on paper in Men of Good Fortune and now on a big screen. It is surprising to know what wonders one&#8217;s imagination can do. What is your opinion about Hob Gadling and Dream&#8217;s magnificent bond? Who is your Hob Gadling who accepts you the way you are? Comment your answers below.

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