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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 | 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 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The Gnorbu was originally made public under the name '''Llamameeah''', as part of the [[April Fool's]] joke in 2005.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. Several months after voting was held for what April Fool's Neopet to release, a few images of the Gnorbu appeared on the image servers. It is the least popular of the Neopets not [[Limited Edition|limited edition]]. | The Gnorbu was originally made public under the name '''Llamameeah''', as part of the [[April Fool's]] joke in 2005.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. Several months after voting was held for what April Fool's Neopet to release, a few images of the Gnorbu appeared on the image servers. It is the least popular of the Neopets not [[Limited Edition|limited edition]]. | ||
Revision as of 05:29, 21 September 2010
The Gnorbu is a 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 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The Gnorbu was originally made public under the name Llamameeah, as part of the April Fool's joke in 2005.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. Several months after voting was held for what April Fool's Neopet to release, a few images of the Gnorbu appeared on the image servers. It is the least popular of the Neopets not limited edition.
Colours
As of July 2010, the Gnorbu can come in 30 different colours:
Trivia
- 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.
- Some users have suggested that, as the Gnorbu is the least popular non-limited edition pet, it would have been better had TNT and the voters chosen another of the proposed Neopets.
- Although there is no audio provided on the Neopian Pronunciation page, Gnorbu is pronounced nore-boo according to the editorial in issue 236 of the Neopian Times.
- The Christmas Gnorbu was not announced on the New Features page. It was instead introduced via an Advent Calendar animation.
See also
- Famous Gnorbu: Captain Tuan, Derlyn Fonnet, Mirsha Grelinek, Scrap, The Princess
- Games: Shenkuu Warrior, Stowaway Sting
External links
- Neopets Description: The Gnorbu, What is a Gnorbu?
- Rainbow Pool: Gnorbu
- April Fools Joke Year 7
- Caption Contests: #662, #685, #688, #695, #733, #737, #771, #790