Monica: People may give out fake phone numbers but they don't give out fake names.
Pheobe: Yes they do i do it all the time *turns to joey* Hello im Regina Falange.
Joey: Hi i'm Ken Adams.
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.'
Code between jamming buddies to use the Flanger effect pedal on the guitar for the song they're about to play.
A warm hearted reference to Ned Flanders, neighbor of The Simpsons.