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Gwibble by Ravenbrand April 5, 2009
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Gribbler
Gribbler by Gribbler69 July 31, 2019
Gribble flange
(grĭb′əl flănj)
n.
A Gribble flange is actually the device that causes electronic and mechanical devices to fail just a few weeks after warranty expires. Accurately tunable to suit different warranty periods. Perfected by Apple to require only a new improved OS every six months or so.
Formerly seen as a money grabbing device to benefit the manufacturer, now seen by Gen Y as no more than a friendly reminder that whatever the device is, it's about time we had a new one. In a different colour.
n.
A Gribble flange is actually the device that causes electronic and mechanical devices to fail just a few weeks after warranty expires. Accurately tunable to suit different warranty periods. Perfected by Apple to require only a new improved OS every six months or so.
Formerly seen as a money grabbing device to benefit the manufacturer, now seen by Gen Y as no more than a friendly reminder that whatever the device is, it's about time we had a new one. In a different colour.
Ted: 'Where's your new iThingy?'
Bill: 'The Gribble Flange kicked in early - it's in the shop for repairs. Hope they forget to reset the timer chip.'
Bill: 'The Gribble Flange kicked in early - it's in the shop for repairs. Hope they forget to reset the timer chip.'
Gribble flange by KeithMyArthe March 3, 2014
Gibbler style
Uncle Jesse: What did you do last night Danny?
Danny: I went over to Kimmy's house and did it Gibbler style.
Danny: I went over to Kimmy's house and did it Gibbler style.
Gibbler style by UncleJoeyGladstone August 25, 2016
Gribble Filter
(grĭb′əl fɪltə)
See Gribble flange
n.
A particulate filter is a device composed of fibrous materials which removes solid particulates such as dust, pollen, mould, and bacteria from the air. This type of filter is used in applications where air quality is important, notably in building ventilation systems and in engines.
A Gribble filter is such a device, but designed or positioned specifically by the manufacturer in a location that causes the maximum amount of dirt to accumulate in the filter, causing the Gribble flange effect to kick in: A correctly located filter may require renewal every 24 to 36 months. A Gribble Filter gets dirty in weeks, and is usually so well hidden or difficult to replace that the user continues to breathe in filthy unfiltered air so that they don't have to pay a technician to find and replace the costly Gribble element.
Formerly seen as a money grabbing device to benefit the manufacturer, now seen by Gen Y as no more than a friendly reminder that whatever the device is filtering, it's about time we had a new one. With a snazzy corporate logo on it. In a different colour.
See Gribble flange
n.
A particulate filter is a device composed of fibrous materials which removes solid particulates such as dust, pollen, mould, and bacteria from the air. This type of filter is used in applications where air quality is important, notably in building ventilation systems and in engines.
A Gribble filter is such a device, but designed or positioned specifically by the manufacturer in a location that causes the maximum amount of dirt to accumulate in the filter, causing the Gribble flange effect to kick in: A correctly located filter may require renewal every 24 to 36 months. A Gribble Filter gets dirty in weeks, and is usually so well hidden or difficult to replace that the user continues to breathe in filthy unfiltered air so that they don't have to pay a technician to find and replace the costly Gribble element.
Formerly seen as a money grabbing device to benefit the manufacturer, now seen by Gen Y as no more than a friendly reminder that whatever the device is filtering, it's about time we had a new one. With a snazzy corporate logo on it. In a different colour.
Ted: 'What's that filthy thing in your hand ?'
Bill: 'The Gribble filter from my car. It failed early as anticipated, and the car is now in the shop for repairs. Hope they forget to reset the Gribble Flange timer chip.'
Bill: 'The Gribble filter from my car. It failed early as anticipated, and the car is now in the shop for repairs. Hope they forget to reset the Gribble Flange timer chip.'
Gribble Filter by KeithMyArthe October 8, 2016
dale gribble
dale: the government told me something i didnt know cigarettes cause lung cancer
hank:dale i could've told you that
dale:but you didnt hank.
hank:dale i could've told you that
dale:but you didnt hank.
dale gribble by rusty shackleford May 13, 2005
gibbled
also: gibbled up
1. (adj.)
contorted, twisted
2. (adj.)
malfunctioning, broken
3. (v)
to break, maim, or otherwise impair
1. (adj.)
contorted, twisted
2. (adj.)
malfunctioning, broken
3. (v)
to break, maim, or otherwise impair
"My brother's foot was totally gibbled after he tripped in that gopher hole. Man, was that funny."
"Don't bother trying to fix that watch. It's been gibbled ever since my brother threw it in the lake."
"The VCR totally gibbled up the tape I put in. Now I'll have to YouTube Dancing With the Stars."
"Don't bother trying to fix that watch. It's been gibbled ever since my brother threw it in the lake."
"The VCR totally gibbled up the tape I put in. Now I'll have to YouTube Dancing With the Stars."
gibbled by disneyrobin March 21, 2007
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This designation comes from Reddit, where so many stories of bad wedding behavior indicated a need to communicate expectations for the wedding behavior of attendees.
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