The modification of electronic toys and synthesizers to make glitches and unique sounds using potentiometers, body contacts and switches
Me: How did Reed Ghazala actually come up with circuit bending?
Robbie: I don’t know, but I heard he used the term in the late 1990s.
Me: Yeah. I would like to try it out sometimes.
Robbie: I know what’s a great thing to circuit bend. A Casio SK-1 or other vintage Casio keyboard.
Me: Or even a Speak and Spell learning toy. It can also do great but strange sounds and glitches.
Robbie: I don’t know, but I heard he used the term in the late 1990s.
Me: Yeah. I would like to try it out sometimes.
Robbie: I know what’s a great thing to circuit bend. A Casio SK-1 or other vintage Casio keyboard.
Me: Or even a Speak and Spell learning toy. It can also do great but strange sounds and glitches.
by bluestinger66 November 7, 2022

When camping and you have to take a crap, you walk into the woods and find a small tree (preferably Birch). You climb up the tree until it starts to bend over. When it is about half way, you mount your legs on the main part of the tree while holding onto the rest. Then you slide your pants down and take a dump from about 4' in the air.
by Dr Jager Dave II July 18, 2012

by RTM 1963 May 30, 2023

by Enron_89 November 4, 2010

by TheSpartanicaOfAnyHellstromu3e April 8, 2025

To decisively adapt or compromise in a difficult situation sometimes bending one’s core principles slightly in order to make progress, maintain diplomacy, or keep peace. It implies flexibility without losing your fundamental identity
"After weeks of arguing over project deadlines, Maria finally decided to bend the stem, adjusting her expectations so the team could move forward."
by MADATKID September 8, 2025

AJ: Did you hear that David hit a devious lick in the men's restroom at river bend middle school?
Dylan: no watever
Dylan: no watever
by faggotrone September 14, 2021
