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[Desert_Sky]

How many forum posters does it take 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

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 light bulb 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

5 People to post pics of their own light bulbs

15 People to post "I can't see S$%^!" and use their own light bulbs

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

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 search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs"

1 to bring politics into the discussion by adding that George W. isn't the brightest bulb.

4 more to get into personal attacks over their political views.

1 moderator to lock the light bulb thread.

1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again.

 

[BrianP]

Several follow up posts about "Is my light bulb ruined?" (it burned out)

 

[BrianP]

Is incandescent better than fluorescent?

 

[homebrewer_99]

Also:

Is a 100 watt bulb better than 3 40 watt bulbs?

What about the new sunlight bulbs? Are they really a health hazzard because of the mercury?

 

[Parker36]

A light bulb killed my father. And raped my mother.

 

[MikeFlynn74]

A light bulb once bit my sister

 

[Yooper]

A "green" person to comment that the new compact flourescents are cheaper in the long run by using less energy and last longer than incandescent bulbs.

Let me know when the Hitler and Nazi talk starts, so I can come back and lock the thread!

 

[Revvy]

Let me know when the Hitler and Nazi talk starts, so I can come back and lock the thread!

Oh darn you beat me to the punch...I wanted to actually get to invoke Godwin's Law....

 

[Kauai_Kahuna]

Well, George W. isn't the brightest bulb. And I hate Nazi's, but they did have some cool leather coats in all the old films.
I would also have to add at least 2 people posting about the dangerous gases in those new fangled "lamps", and then a grand debate on the green impact of disposing of them. Then 10 or so complaining about the extra cost.
Myself, I just use my TV as light while I pour some homebrew.

 

[Coastarine]

repost.

 

[k1v1116]

10 people asking why their lightbulb wine is fermenting.

 

[Ize]

5 to argue why incandescent are better than fluorescent, 8 to argue the contrary, and 1 know it all to say the Edison had it right all along.

Ize

 

[Revvy]

5 to argue why incandescent are better than fluorescent, 8 to argue the contrary, and 1 know it all to say the Edison had it right all along.

Ize

One to invoke the hallowed name Tesla.

 

[Brew-Happy]

One to ask "Why is my light bulb more yellow than the other guys? Is this normal?"

 

[MattMann]

And 1 to talk about a lightbulb zombie!!!

 

[Revvy]

And 1 to talk about a lightbulb zombie!!!

I think I'm gonna like you, n00b

 

[BrianP]

I was preparing to zombify this thread myself. Damn.

 

[Revvy]

I was preparing to zombify this thread myself. Damn.

Have at it, there's always plenty of room for Zombification!!!

 

[MattMann]

Thanx, I feel all warm and fuzzy now. No wait, no that's the oatmeal stout. Sorry.

 

[Brew-Happy]

It must be late...

Introducing Solar Corpse Light!!!

Enjoy.

 

[WillPall]

And finally:

One post to rule them all.

 

[Neomich]

One post to point out that posting about light bulbs discriminates against the blind minority that can not see light, or afford light bulbs.

 

[Loweface]

Revvy's Law:

As a HBT discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Zombies approaches one.

 

[Revvy]

Revvy's Law:

Now having my own law HAS to get me some major EAC points!

 

[brauhaus]

will this work with a MAC?

 

[EvilTOJ]

How many forum posters does it take 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

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 light bulb 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

5 People to post pics of their own light bulbs

15 People to post "I can't see S$%^!" and use their own light bulbs

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

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 search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs"

1 to bring politics into the discussion by adding that George W. isn't the brightest bulb.

4 more to get into personal attacks over their political views.

1 moderator to lock the light bulb thread.

1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again.

me too. stupid character limit

 

[homebrewer_99]

URGENT HELP NEEDED!!!

The light on my PC is dim, but my resources say I still have 2.2MBs of RAM...do I need more RAM or another bulb?

Please reply before dark...that's usually when the Nazi Zombies start to roam in my neighborhood...Thx.

 

[Evan!]

12 to bash the mass-production light bulb manufacturers for their bland, piss-colored light, noting that there are plenty of full-spectrum bulbs out there and that the American people have been duped into believing that bland piss-light is the only kind of light.

2 to reply that the mass-production bulb manufacturers are just giving the people what they want, and that even bland light is still good enough to read with.

 

[Redweasel]

Please reply before dark...that's usually when the Nazi Zombies start to roam in my neighborhood...Thx.

Well, since we are heading there anyway.....Nazi Zombie it is.

 

[user 574]

2 to reference googling Two Girls and a Light bulb is ****.