Hired Muscle is a term used to describe individuals who are employed to use physical force or intimidation to protect people or property. The term can refer to three different types of people: thugs, GOONS, and GOON. Thugs are criminals who use violence and intimidation to achieve their goals. GOONS are hired by organizations to intimidate or threaten people, often for political purposes. GOON is a slang term for a hired THUG or enforcer. All three terms refer to people who are hired to use physical force or intimidation to protect people or property.