Dick Smith Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 This is ancient, but it just came up on another forum, so for those who haven't seen it (or in a senior moment can't remember it):How many Forum Members does it take to change a lightbulb?1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs1 to move it to the Lighting section2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs5 to flame the spell checkers3 to correct spelling/grammar flames6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ...... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid3 standards zealots to point out that light bulbs have been deprecated in the LB 2.1 spec1 to call upon everybody to ignore this deprecation2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp"15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too"5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?"13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs"1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again.12 who would argue that the light bulb is an outmoded technology whose role has been filled by lighter and more durable equivalents.24 who would argue that the reckless pursuit of improved lighting technology at whatever expense has ruined the hobby.15 noobs to ask how to get the picture under your name and what its called...1 to say.."Hey dude use the forum search button"3 to argue that the original poster was taking a job away from a union worker2 that suggest that lightbulb changing should be outsourced 'cause it'll be done better and cheaper2 to bemoan the flood of cheap Chinese imitation lightbulbs, and their effect on domestic lightbulb producers.At least two to point out that only God, not lightbulbs can bring light to the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Gosh, You mean to say there is a whole forum devoted to lightbulbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 THAT MAKES THE NUMBER OF ESSEX GIRLS REQUIRED LOOK FANTASTIC.I.E. 3 GIRLS ,1 TO HOLD BULB 1TO SCREW IT IN1 TO HOLD CHAIR.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclebum Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Why does it take 10 women with PMT to change a light bulb?I don't know, IT JUST DOES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 ..........or the number of Microsoft employees?None (they just get Bill gates to declare darkness as the industry standard) The old ones aren't always the bestJane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Yes, but how many pieces of paper are there in a French toilet roll ?Oh, sorry, maybe I'm on the wrong thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayB Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 [quote]Yes, but how many pieces of paper are there in a French toilet roll ? Oh, sorry, maybe I'm on the wrong thread...[/quote]**Yes, but how many pieces of paper are there in a French toilet roll ?**The only time the answer to that question is vital is when it is 'Not enough at the moment'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayB Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 [quote]Yes, but how many pieces of paper are there in a French toilet roll ? Oh, sorry, maybe I'm on the wrong thread...[/quote]**Yes, but how many pieces of paper are there in a French toilet roll ?**The only time the answer to that question is vital is when it is 'Not enough at the moment'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 ... when someone forgot to leave a new one in that pretty crochet holder SB likes so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkfluff<P>Big Wet Drops and Lots of Them, Are a Sure Sign of Rain!<P> Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Very good I can see all of us in there somewhere in fact I even see you Dick "to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs" Tee Hee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineS2 Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 And how many computer programmers does it take? ... None - it's a hardware problem.(Sorry - another old one for those in the IT industry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 And how many born again Christians? None, they can see the light already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Psychiatrists, only one but the bulb really has to want to change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adobill<P><FONT face=Arial>Bill <FONT><P><P><FONT face=Arial>Charente Maritime (17) & Northampton<FONT><P> Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 How many Manchester United fans does it take?2 - 1 to change the bulb, and 1 to drive him up from Surrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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