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How many forum members does it takes to change a light bulb?


1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed
14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently
7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs
1 to move it to the Lighting section
2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section
7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs
5 to flame the spell checkers
3 to correct spelling/grammar flames
6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid
2 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 correct
19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum
11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum
36 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 faulty
7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs
4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's
3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group
13 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 controversy
4 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
Thats good stuff! Thanks for the laugh [Linked Image]
... OUTRAGEOUS!!!!!That was great,Most Wanted!!...and ain't it the truth??? [Linked Image] [Linked Image] [Linked Image] [Linked Image]
does anybody make return trips to customers and perform electrical maintenance? You installed those gfci's (receptacles and breakers)....they need to be tested once a month according to manufacturer....what about receptacle tension, after a while those plugs on those lamp cords will start falling out when inserted...too loose! what about wall switches that don't "click" anymore when you turn them on and off....light bulb sockets get loose and need attention, also those 100 watt bulbs screwed into that 60 watt rated socket...the list can go on and on...after I have made my first million, I could buy me one of those infared cameras and really get high tech! Hot spots here I come!
How many Forum Member does it take to change a 8FT HO Flourscent Tube? I don't know I saw 2 people in Walmart doing it (one at each end almost droped it to) no this way that way up down right left. [Linked Image] was close but they got it in
That sounds about right for some forums! [Linked Image]
Feel free to substitute "light bulbs" (or "lightbulb") for "receptacle" -- specifically, "Which way is up?"

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I really believe the correct trem is "lamp" [Linked Image]
Anyway, thanks for sharing it with us.

"term" should have spell checked [Linked Image]

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---- one that claims one should change the wirenuts in the supply line with wagos [Linked Image]
Shouldn't the question be how many electricians does it take to relamp a luminaire? [Linked Image]
How many dogs does it take to change a bulb?

1. Golden Retriever: The sun is shining; the day is young, we've got our whole lives ahead of us, and you're inside worrying about a stupid burned-out bulb?

2. Border Collie: Just one. And then I'll replace any wiring that's not up-to-code.

3. Dachshund: You know I can't reach that stupid lamp!

4. Rottweiler: Make me.

5. Boxer: Who cares? I can still play with my squeaky toys in the dark.

6. Lab: Oh, me, me!!!!! Pleeeeeeeeeze let me change the light bulb! Can I? Can I? Huh? Huh? Huh? Can I? Pleeeeeeeeeze, please, please, please!

7. German Shepherd: I'll change it as soon as I've led these people from the dark, check to make sure I haven't missed any, and make just one more perimeter patrol to see that no one has tried to take advantage of the situation.

8. Jack Russell Terrier: I'll just pop it in while I'm bouncing off the walls and furniture.

9. Old English Sheep Dog: Light bulb? I'm sorry, but I don't see a light bulb.

10. Cocker Spaniel: Why change it? I can still pee on the carpet in the dark.

11. Chihuahua: Yo quiero Taco Bulb.

12. Pointer: I see it, there it is, there it is, right there.....

13. Greyhound: It isn't moving. Who cares?

14. Australian Shepherd: First, I'll put all the light bulbs in a little circle...

15. Poodle: I'll just blow in the Border Collie's ear and he'll do it. By the time he finishes rewiring the house, my nails will be dry.

16. Yorkie: No matter. I'll just curl up on my satin pillow and wait until someone else does it.

17. Bulldog: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

18. Chessie: Can I eat it? Huh? Can I? Please? Huh?? Well, okay, then, can I CHEW it??? Aw, c'mon, PLEEEEEEASE????? Just a LITTLE BITE???? No????? <siiiiiigh> okaaaayyyyyy.

The Cat's Answer: "Dogs do not change light bulbs. People change light bulbs. So, the real question is: How long will it be before I can expect some light, some dinner, and a massage?"

ALL OF WHICH PROVES, ONCE AGAIN, THAT WHILE DOGS HAVE MASTERS, CATS HAVE STAFF.
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ALL OF WHICH PROVES, ONCE AGAIN, THAT WHILE DOGS HAVE MASTERS, CATS HAVE STAFF.
And while one of the dogs is rushing around trying to change/chew the lightbulb, the cat will sit there with a disdainful look on his face, as though he is saying "I wish to make it known that I am not associated with that creature in any way..." [Linked Image]
Add to that, the cat will look at you in the near-dark as if to say "Change the light already, I'm trying to see" in spite of the fact that the cat can see almost perfectly well in the minimal light.

When the light is on after your effort, the cat will disdainfully squint its eyes as if to remind you that you're a bonafide nuisance and turn its head as a final flourish that screams, "I would never play patsy at the whim of a higher form of life."
How many Windows users does it take to change a light bulb?
100. 1 changes the bulb and 99 click away the error boxes.
So True!!

How many Microsoft tech support people does it take to change a light bulb?
We have an exact copy of the light bulb (TM) here, and it seems to be working fine. Can you tell me what kind of system you have? Okay. Now exactly how dark is it? Okay, there could be 4 or 5 things wrong...have you tried the light switch?

How many Microsoft vice presidents does it take to change a light bulb?
Eight. One to work the bulb, and seven to make sure that Microsoft gets $2 for every light bulb ever changed anywhere in the world.

How many Microsoft engineers does it take to change a light bulb?
None. Bill Gates will just redefine Darkness(TM) as the new industry standard
I can't remember all of it, but it was something like that: "How many Microsoft tech engineers does it take to change a light bulb?
10. One changes the bulb, one modifies the socket so Apple bulbs won't fit,..." and so on.
I say it takes one forum member to change the light bulb, the rest are telling him how to do it! [Linked Image]
How many Microsoft employees does it take to change a light bulb??

NONE! That's a Hardware problem.
1 to hold the light bulb.....20 to drink until the room spins.
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