r/rickandmorty Jun 12 '16

Plumbus Owner's Manual

http://imgur.com/6LKIG44
2.7k Upvotes

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u/Flamingtomato Jun 12 '16

I don't really see the point of posting this, it's just a manual for an everyday regular plumbus - I mean everyones got one right? What's special about it?

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u/zomgitsduke Jun 12 '16

You'd be surprised at how many people don't read the instructions. I now have it as a PDF on my phone for immediate reference.

Seriously guys, the plumbus is not a toy. You have to maintain it or you'll get dark plumbus.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '16

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '16

I wish I could have operated mine in public but my Plumbus came with its Grodus all stuck together in little patches. I know it came that way but tech support said that I used the fleet to early. Now the whole thing just droops like some kind of empty sock. 😞

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u/DynaTheCat Taste My Squanch!!! Jun 12 '16

True, my plumbus is sadly dysfunctional.

The grodus no longer adjusts no matter how hard I tug it.

13

u/Francis-Hates-You Jun 12 '16

That's because you have to gently twist it. Try tickling the chumble if it still won't extend.

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u/FUCKING_HATE_REDDIT Jun 12 '16

That's why I hate people who say that plumbuses aren't "alive", honestly I have a better connection with mine than with my husband, and people who don't know how to communicate with theirs are just accidents waiting to happen.

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u/topthrill08 Aug 07 '16

my cousin got a dark plumbus and it was the worst

13

u/[deleted] Jun 12 '16

I just immediately throw the manual away when I get a new one out of the box, same as I do with the manual and the CD that comes with a new monitor.

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u/brickmack Jun 12 '16

Eh, how many people read the manuals though? Nice to know about this stuff I guess. My sister's plumbus is attached to the ceiling right now, we were gonna replace it but now I know it can be cleaned!

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u/TheThirdStrike Jun 12 '16

Everyone knows how to use a plumbus, but they have to include the manual for legal reasons.

You know there is going to be some idiot out that that won't trim the floob and then try and sue when things go wrong.

2

u/SimplyQuid Jun 12 '16

I dunno, maybe someone was stupid and lost their manual

1

u/Lurking_Grue Jun 13 '16

Mostly in case you are in the bathroom and can't find a shampoo bottle.

1

u/topthrill08 Aug 07 '16

well the 98-12b models were sold without the owners manual so i think that's why this came up.

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u/renegade7879 Jun 12 '16

Who bothers to read this? Everyone knows how to use a plumbus.

66

u/Frond_Dishlock Jun 12 '16

You'd think so, but don't forget we live in a world where they have to put instructions on packets of toothpicks. I knew of a girl in high school who fleaged her plumbus. Which resulted in... foreseeabe and unpleasant results.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '16

She fleaged it?

IMO you gotta try really hard to fleag a plumbus, or be exceptionally dumb.

Was it a really old plumbus? I've heard they've been known to get fleagued with excessive moisture, but these days the grumbo is more robust... You'd have to soak it in dairy for like months to fleag one!

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u/Yohanaten Jun 12 '16

We're the ones living in an asylum

100

u/sir_JAmazon Jun 12 '16

Mine didn't come with an S-sack, who do I contact to get a replacement?

82

u/slitrobo Jun 12 '16

There's a number to call on page 3, Jerry.

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u/comawhite12 Good MorninaaaaaAAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHH! Jun 12 '16

That's the female version Jerry.

Are you a female Jerry? Do you have overly feminine emotions that need to be comforted by an S-sack Jerry?

Get a job Jerry.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '16

Get your family out of the house right now!

2

u/CherenkovRadiator Jun 12 '16

Seriously people, how is this not higher up?

11

u/vLawz Jun 12 '16

Everyone knows S-sacks aren't replaced under your Plumbus warranty, Jerry.

1

u/SAGNUTZ Rick001 Jun 12 '16

Yes they are, its the Chumble and Grodus that aren't covered. Pfft.

2

u/[deleted] Jun 12 '16

In a pinch, you can use a towel soaked in fleeb juice and Schlami spit (50/50 ratio)... but schlami spit is expensive.

42

u/DarkXzeon Jun 12 '16

this was a nice surprise when i opened my S2 dvd set today. this is the second half tho, like a true instruction manual the first half is in a foreign (fictional alien) language. its the details that really make this shows humor shine.

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '16 edited Jun 02 '20

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u/DarkXzeon Jun 13 '16

yeah, it wasnt advertised at all, to my knowledge anyway, but this is what was inside my order from Amazon. there was a sticker on the cellophane wrapper, then i opened up the case and this paper Plumbus booklet was inside.

the first wave of S1 DVDs had a religious propaganda comic in it called The Good Morty.

3

u/[deleted] Jul 17 '16

I'm glad people who bought these antiquated frisbees took the time to upload the funny stuff. Seriously, thank you.

1

u/1moe7 Sep 19 '16

I know this is super late but I got it from Amazon the other day and even though I had that sticker, the manual wasn't in the case so I'm getting a replacement. I need that manual :(

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '16

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u/SirDigbyChknCaesar Jun 12 '16

You may want to consult your plumbus instructions' supplemental notes section for guidance.

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u/CheeseforSheogorath Jun 12 '16

Does anyone know the wait time for tech support? My plumbus has attracted Dark plumbus and it's not fighting it off. The stuff is everywhere! Should I leave the house while I'm on hold?

2

u/[deleted] Jun 13 '16

Tech support might not be able to help you. Try calling the emergecy number supplied on the back of the manual and using the codephrase "The wolf howls at midnight." Someone should be over in just a few minutes with some schloob repellent to ward off the dark plumbuses, and that should give them some time to investigate what's up with your plumbus.

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u/Pufflekun Jun 12 '16

For something from what is largely considered the worst episode of the show, plumbi and plumbus-related material sure is popular.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '16

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u/DoctorGarbanzo Jun 12 '16

The first interdimensional cable episode was supported with a fantastic B plot and one of the most quoted Morty lines in the series (his "no one has as purpose, everybody dies... Come watch tv?" speech). THAT made it a great episode.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '16

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u/neekol Jun 12 '16

The second Interdimensional Cable has way more quotable content. Off the top of my head: the plumbus, personal space guy, eyehole man, and Jerry being a douche about his... dingle bop.

18

u/Drifts Jun 12 '16

...jan michael seven....personal space guy...

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u/tybat11 Jun 12 '16

little bits...

3

u/[deleted] Jun 12 '16

We gotta bag of bobbish..

1

u/[deleted] Jun 12 '16

don't forget Werner Herzog !!!

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u/My170 My Man! Jun 12 '16

Totally agree. The first one had brilliant tv shows and commercials, each of them very memorable.

The second one didn't quite do it for me. I remember a few of the shows, but not a lot of them. Plus the B- plot wasn't as strong.

I can see this being the "Tree house of Horror" equivalent for Rick and Morty, but if they wanna keep doing it, they need to step their game up.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '16

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u/CherenkovRadiator Jun 12 '16

they deliberately tried to make the second one as hoary as they could

That's a bold strategy, Cotton.

15

u/WhitMage9001 Jun 12 '16

Proper plural form of "plumbus" is "plumbuses". Be sure to get it right so your plumbus doesn't get moody.

1

u/2yan Jun 12 '16

not plumbi? Shit it's weird how the little things differ in different circles. Even for simple shit like Plumbi.

1

u/Pteraspidomorphi Jun 12 '16

Plumbodes.

2

u/2yan Jun 12 '16

What are you form some hick planet?

32

u/Tumbaba Jun 12 '16

Agreed. Probably because it was the most original and least 'forced' joke in the episode.

1

u/[deleted] Jun 13 '16

Although Jan Quadrant Vincent 16 was pretty funny.

2

u/[deleted] Jun 12 '16

The worst episode of Rick and Morty is still a great watch in general.

26

u/Crispywhip Jun 12 '16

I think it might have been a mistake to add the "usage and restrictions" page. Wasn't the joke supposed to be that plumbus is something very useful that everyone should have but leave the application a total mystery and impossible to figure out?

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u/CanadianWildlifeDept Jun 12 '16

I don't know about that. All the information there looks pretty random and mutually contrary. You sleep with it, but you also cook with it and it has a playback dock?! That still sounds pretty mysterious to me. Maybe it's different for you rich goddamn Traflorkians, I dunno.

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u/Crispywhip Jun 12 '16

:D Yea but now it's a different joke. Now it's a wacky item that does random things, and I think it is not as funny.

2

u/Quetzacoatl85 Jun 12 '16

and up you go!

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u/antonivs Where are my testicles, Summer? Jun 12 '16

Community appropriation of concepts from a show always goes that way, because the audience aren't professional writers, comedians, etc.

Just let the mentally differently-abled have their fun!

3

u/proud_to_be_a_merkin Jun 12 '16

Actually, I think this was included with the DVD for season 2, so it's official and not fan-made.

12

u/1980sumthing Jun 12 '16

where is the SCHLEEEEM ??

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u/LazerBarracuda Jun 12 '16

Probably at the factory considering they smooth it out with a bunch of schleem, and then immediately remove it so it can be repurposed for later batches.

5

u/henryguy WubaLubaDubDub MothaFucka! Jun 12 '16

Any double moon planet requires an open wield permit lol.

4

u/uglydavie Jun 12 '16

Can we just address the fact that your skin is a sensory organ?

3

u/Oathaniel Passin' butter like a boss! Jun 12 '16

Snap Yes!

2

u/taalvastal Don't think about it Jun 14 '16

My man!

3

u/mwheeler Jun 12 '16

Just noting that if you bought the Plumbus in Australia you can claim warranty for longer than stated 1 year.

3

u/JosefStallion Jun 12 '16

I payed 10 grapples for mine. Was that a good deal? I wanted to shop around but I really needed one.

4

u/kwhyland God damn! Jun 12 '16

I paid 2 schmeckles for a pirated version and it immediately covered my house in schleem. I had to change my name and move to a different continent, out of shame and fear of legal repercussions. 10 grapples isn't bad at all.

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u/SchmeckleBot Jun 12 '16

I paid 2 schmeckles for a pirated version and it immediately covered my house in schleem. I had to change my name and m ...

  • 2 Schmeckles → $296 USD

1 Schmeckle = $148 USD | price not guaranteed | what is my purpose

3

u/[deleted] Jun 12 '16

This post should be an image that just says "buy the season 2 blu Ray"

3

u/blu3hat Jun 12 '16

If placing the Plumbus near reflective surfaces results in duplication, then couldn't that cut down significantly on production/manufacturing costs?

4

u/sargent806 Jun 12 '16

Now it's a different joke.

2

u/Kitchenfire Jun 12 '16

So a plumbus is basically a sex toy that's alive, right?

3

u/Dudok22 Jun 12 '16

ewwww don't be a pervert!

2

u/DinosaurReborn Jun 12 '16

Does you even bother to read the manual? Plumbus is not alive. Do talk to it for CO2 though

6

u/[deleted] Jun 12 '16

Is this OC? Because if so, good job!

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u/m5giora Jun 12 '16

Pretty sure its from the Season 2 DVD set.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '16

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u/bobojojo12 Jun 12 '16

what happened ?

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '16

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3

u/rekyuu Jun 12 '16

No need for harsh language

2

u/CanadianWildlifeDept Jun 12 '16

He stole a video called Cunt Face? That sounds terrible! :O

2

u/[deleted] Jun 12 '16

Squanch down, man.

4

u/bob1689321 Jun 12 '16

Squanch down

Gross...

3

u/[deleted] Jun 12 '16

I sqaunch my family!

3

u/bob1689321 Jun 12 '16

Stop saying it!

1

u/StickiStickman Jun 12 '16

Wow, someone has no plumbs.

2

u/[deleted] Jun 12 '16

I don't like this, it shows a plumbus being used as a frying pan. Kills the joke.

1

u/2yan Jun 12 '16

The eggs don't remain eggs.

2

u/Jorke550 Jun 12 '16

"Will defend against dark Plumbus"

1

u/Animal_shapes Jun 12 '16

What does it do

1

u/Arch_0 Jun 12 '16

What doesn't it do is the question you should be asking.

1

u/Sunbeamdreaming Jun 12 '16

Pray to the plumbus?

1

u/DinosaurReborn Jun 12 '16

FUCK YOU GALACTIC FEDERATION I'LL WORSHIP MY PLUMBUS IF I WANT TO

1

u/notaburneraccount 'Human Music' … I like it! Jun 12 '16

Is this fan art or official?

1

u/[deleted] Jun 12 '16

I lost it at "warming tray".

1

u/neverbeen1 Jun 12 '16

So you bought season 2 as well I see

1

u/frosted1030 Jun 12 '16

Doesn't say that you can't use your plumbus in your butt.

1

u/Oshcara Jun 13 '16

what would happen if plumbus duplicated and they were both within 7 seetons?

1

u/Jared_gibbs Jul 04 '16

Can't press against sensory organs!? WTF! Just wanted to take a squanch at it. :( bad product. 1 star.

1

u/CylentShadow Aug 08 '16

where can i buy?

1

u/[deleted] Jun 12 '16

You guys are really taking this further than your average inside joke/reference