OT - Lightbulb joke...

pixyy · Post by **pixyy** » Thu Jan 10, 2002 6:56 am

LittleMy posted this on the Test Forum (because it is off topic).
I thought it was funny (and to some degree very recognisable)...

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How many internet discussion group members does it take to
change a lightbulb?

Answer: 422.

1 to change the lightbulb and post that the bulb has been
changed.

14 to repsond and share similar experiences.

7 to caution about the dangers of changing lightbulbs.

27 to point out spelling errors and grammatical errors in
postings about changing lightbulbs.

53 to flame the spell-checkers.

156 to write to the mailing list administrator to complain
about the lightbulb discussion and its inappropriateness to
the mailing list.

111 to defend the relevance of the lightbulb discussion.

27 to post website addresses where one can see different
examples of lightbulbs.

14 to complain that the website addresses are incorrest and
post correct ones.

12 to un-subscribe because they can't handle the lightbulb
controversy.

Loren · Post by **Loren** » Thu Jan 10, 2002 7:31 am

Hey that's funny, because it's true!

Okay, here are my two lightbulb jokes, Made them up myself;

How many Whistle players does it take to change a light bulb?

57. It takes 1 to screw in the light bulb and 56 to discuss how Joanie Madden would have done it.

and...

How many Low whistle players does it take to change a light bulb?

Who knows, they're all too busy arguing about which light bulbs Davy Spillane uses to ever get around to changing the bulb!

Thank you, thank you, you've been a great audience. Don't forget, I'm Loren B. and I'll be appearing here at the Improv twice a night through Saturday. You can also catch me on the road at the Comedy Shop in Albany on the 13th - 14th, and Rusty's Comedy Ranch in Nashville on the 15th through 18th.

Thanks again, you've been a wonderful audience, see you next time, goodnight!

ErikT · Post by **ErikT** » Thu Jan 10, 2002 8:44 am

I laughed. I cried. It moved me, Bob.

WyoBadger · Post by **WyoBadger** » Thu Jan 10, 2002 9:30 am

jim stone · Post by **jim stone** » Thu Jan 10, 2002 9:53 am

Don't forget to tip the waitress!

Whistlepeg · Post by **Whistlepeg** » Thu Jan 10, 2002 10:07 am

Very funny!!
Even more funny because it is true!

Sara · Post by **Sara** » Thu Jan 10, 2002 10:50 am

That's hilarious! I read it to my parents and they cracked up! Who ever came up with that joke really pays attention to things. Just like Whistlepeg said - it's true!

Imagine peace,
Sara

JessieK · Post by **JessieK** » Thu Jan 10, 2002 11:47 am

Loren, I called Rusty's to get tickets, but your shows are totally sold out! Do you think you could sneak me in? Hee hee.

JayMitch · Post by **JayMitch** » Thu Jan 10, 2002 12:26 pm

I'm pretty sure more whistle players would be needed. More than a few would be needed to debate:

-Whether the light bulb installation technique was truly traditional,

-Whether its best to read in light bulb installation instructions, or to execute the installation "by heart",

Whether the lighting fixture in question was too plain or too highly ornamented.

Jeferson · Post by **Jeferson** » Thu Jan 10, 2002 1:43 pm

Enough light bulb crap already. Why aren't you people posting about the things I think are important? Why are so many of you wasting time reading and replying to posts such as this one?

Oh my, did I really just type the above words? Humour is a valuable thing, and it's nice to see it remaining intact in so many minds here. Here we share playing tips and tricks, CD suggestions, family news on occasion, consumer reports of sorts, and, yep, even humour.

I really appreciate you fine folks.

Great stuff.

Jef

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John Allison · Post by **John Allison** » Thu Jan 10, 2002 7:43 pm

I was going to mail your posting out to some of my friends but there were so many spelling errors that I changed my mind!!

Mack.Hoover · Post by **Mack.Hoover** » Thu Jan 10, 2002 7:55 pm

How many lightbulbs does it take to change an idea?

avanutria · Post by **avanutria** » Thu Jan 10, 2002 8:31 pm

one...it shows up over your head.

LittleMy · Post by **LittleMy** » Thu Jan 10, 2002 9:15 pm

On 2002-01-10 20:43, John Allison wrote:
I was going to mail your posting out to some of my friends but there were so many spelling errors that I changed my mind!!

Consider this the obligatory flaming of the spell checker.

WyoBadger · Post by **WyoBadger** » Fri Jan 11, 2002 10:10 am

I currently have 25 different bulbs, and I'm considering getting a few new ones. Should I get an incandescent bulb, or a flourescent?

If I go with the flourescent, should I get the 36 inch or the 72 inch?

I like the inexpensive, mass produced incandescents, but I'm considering forking out some money for a high-end 72 inch custom flourescent. Has anyone else installed one of these? How do they look?

Has anyone tried the GE bulbs? How do they compare to Westinghouse?

Do you think incandescents are more traditional?

Is it better to use a method book on bulb instalation, or should one just watch bulbs being installed and figure it out?

What sorts of bulbs are the famous electricians using?

I like the GE incandescent bulbs for their portability on the road, and for their sweet, rounded light. They are best for reading poetry and literature. But the Westinghouse flourescents are a bit more long lasting, energy-efficient, brighter (and harsh if not carefully installed) and they seem to work better for paying the bills.

I don't care for the mid-range Japanese-made bulbs at all. They are give a rather harsh, unpleasant light, and I've heard they have some serious quality-control issues. Has anyone tried tweaking them?

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