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The '''Gnorbu''' is a [[Wikipedia:Llama|llama]]-like [[Neopet]] released on January 6, 2006. Gnorbu are known for their spirited sense of humour, and enjoy making others laugh even if it's at their own expense. Despite its natural lack of agility, the Gnorbu has a kind heart and a good-natured outlook that can win it many friends. They also enjoy social activities such as browsing through [[shops]] in [[Neopia Central]] or eating with their closest friends. | The '''Gnorbu''' is a [[Wikipedia:Llama|llama]]-like [[Neopet]] released on January 6, 2006. Gnorbu are known for their spirited sense of humour, and enjoy making others laugh even if it's at their own expense. Despite its natural lack of agility, the Gnorbu has a kind heart and a good-natured outlook that can win it many friends. They also enjoy social activities such as browsing through [[shops]] in [[Neopia Central]] or eating with their closest friends. | ||
The Gnorbu was originally made public under the name '''Llamameeah''', as part of the [[April Fool's]] joke in 2005. It was so liked that it won the contest for which of the joke pets should become real | [[Image:Gnorbu sheared baby.gif|left|frame|Gnorbu Shearing Day has on the 6 January ever year since 2007.]] | ||
Gnorbu have their [[wikipedia:sheep shearing|fleece sheared]] once a year on their pet day. For the duration of that day, every user's Gnorbu in Neopia, no matter colour they are [[colour|painted]], appears as sheared. They will be back to normal by the following day. | |||
The Gnorbu was originally made public under the name '''Llamameeah''', as part of the [[April Fool's]] joke in 2005. It was so liked that it won the contest for which of the joke pets should become real, however despite this, is the least popular of the Neopets not [[Limited Edition|limited edition]] or restricted. | |||
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*As of March 2010, there are over 1.3 million Gnorbu's created, placing them 43rd in popularity out of 54 Neopets. They are featured in 48 different [[items]]. | *As of March 2010, there are over 1.3 million Gnorbu's created, placing them 43rd in popularity out of 54 Neopets. They are featured in 48 different [[items]]. | ||
*Although there is no audio provided on the [http://www.neopets.com/pronounce.phtml Neopian Pronunciation] page, Gnorbu is pronounced ''nore-boo'' according to the editorial in [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=236 issue 236] of the [[Neopian Times]]. | *Although there is no audio provided on the [http://www.neopets.com/pronounce.phtml Neopian Pronunciation] page, Gnorbu is pronounced ''nore-boo'' according to the editorial in [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=236 issue 236] of the [[Neopian Times]]. | ||
*The Christmas Gnorbu was not announced on the [[Neopets (website)#New Features|New Features]] page. It was instead introduced via an [[Advent Calendar]] animation. | *The Christmas Gnorbu was not announced on the [[Neopets (website)#New Features|New Features]] page. It was instead introduced via an [[Advent Calendar]] animation. | ||