Gumbys
Claymation figures, plural
Gumbys is the plural of Gumby, referring to the green clay animation character known for his bendable, flexible body.
The name extends to people perceived as awkward, clumsy, or dim-witted.
In climbing slang, a Gumby is an inexperienced or incompetent climber: Don't be such a Gumby—clip in before you traverse.
The Monty Python sketch featuring characters in rubber suits who shout and act foolishly gave the word additional British comedic associations.
Color of vegetation
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- claymationSculpted-figure animation technique
- stop-motionAnimation using posed objects
- 1950sDecade after WWII
television · children · bendy · toy · nostalgic · cartoon · adventures · horse
green
Color of vegetation
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- claymationSculpted-figure animation technique
- stop-motionAnimation using posed objects
1950s · television · children · bendy · toy · nostalgic · cartoon · adventures · horse · orange
sketch
Hasty informal drawing
Michael Palin · handkerchief · head · British · comedy · surreal · BBC · character · absurdist · parody
recruit
New member sought
- newbieInexperienced person, informally
- inexperiencedLacking practical knowledge
- AustralianFrom the southern continent
military · trainee · rookie · novice · green · army · boot camp · raw · untrained · fresh
Gumbyshand-drawn animation
Motion created through sequential drawings
cel animation · Pixar · Mickey Mouse · traditional animation · Bugs Bunny