An act of idiocy, foolishness, stupidity or just really bad luck making the affected look like an 'ass' (ref. Dobbin the mule from 80's UK tv show Rentaghost - mule/donkey/ass)
After reversing a car without looking and hitting the car behind one could say 'That was a Dobbins Maneuver!'
by I<3potatoes December 1, 2010