turtlespeed 221 #1 August 19, 2003 Question: How many Forum subscribers does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: 1,001: 1 to change the light bulb and to post to the mail list 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. 27 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs. 53 to flame the spell checkers 106 to write to the list administrator complaining about the light bulb discussion and its inappropriateness to this mail list. 41 to correct spelling in the spelling/grammar flames. 99 to post that this list is not about light bulbs and to please take this email exchange to alt.lite.bulb 113 to demand that cross posting to alt.grammar, alt.spelling and alt.punctuation about changing light bulbs be stopped. 101 to defend the posting to this list saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts **are** relevant to this mail list. 156 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. 27 to post URLs where one can see examples of different light bulbs 14 to post that the URLs were posted incorrectly, and to post corrected URLs. 3 to post about links they found from the URLs that are relevant to this list which makes light bulbs relevant to this list. 33 to concatenate all posts to date, then quote them including all headers and footers, and then add "Me Too." 12 to post to the list that they are unsubscribing because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy. 19 to quote the "Me Too's" to say, "Me Three." 4 to suggest that posters request the light bulb FAQ. 1 to propose new alt.change.lite.bulb newsgroup. 47 to say this is just what alt.physic.cold_fusion was meant for, leave it here. 123 votes for alt.lite.bulb.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmcguffee 0 #2 August 19, 2003 LOL, good one. Don't forget: 10 that are offended by the brand/type of light bulb you used based on religious/ethnic/imperialistic issues. 20 that point out this is all just an urban myth and give a link to Snopes.com to support their accusation. 35 that blame the need to change the light bulb on Bush's and/or the US's foreign policies. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflygoddess 0 #3 August 19, 2003 No it is 1002...you forgot to add the one freeflygoddess who demands a beer from all of the first time light bulb changers.... Kathryn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #4 August 19, 2003 In for GDSKYDIVE...Hee Hee... 5 Moderators to edit the post at their every whim... J/K guys, luv y'all....I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #5 August 20, 2003 And don't forget the multithread discussions on BSR's for lightbulb wattage vs. experience with light. "The light socket was only rated for 90 watts. This bulb was 200 watts, which was a socket loading of 2.2. It was not a matter of if, but when, he would explode, especialy considering that it was that it was incandescent instead of a more conservative fluroescent." My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflygoddess 0 #6 August 20, 2003 Um I do believe that you must be BORED! LOL.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #7 August 20, 2003 Yeah and I just thought about the switch...shouldn't it be an AAD?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #8 August 20, 2003 An FXC or a CYPRES? My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #9 August 20, 2003 Definately a Cypress....I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DTOXX 0 #10 August 20, 2003 3 people who argue that the name "light" bulb is wrong since it can not be proven that the bulb actually sucks in darkness. ------- D.T. Holder SIMstudy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #11 August 20, 2003 A couple are in bed when there is a knock on the front door. The husband rolls over and looks at his clock, and it's 3:00 in the morning. "I'm not getting out of bed at this time," he thinks, and rolls over. Then, a louder knock follows. "Aren't you going to answer that?" says his wife. So he drags himself out of bed and goes downstairs. He opens the door and there is man standing at the door. It didn't take the homeowner long to realize the man was drunk. "Hi there," slurs the stranger. "Can you give me a push??" "No, get lost. It's three o'clock. I was in bed," says the man and slams the door. He goes back up to bed and tells his wife what happened and she says, "Dave, that wasn't very nice of you. Remember that night we broke down in the pouring rain on the way to pick the kids up from the baby sitter and you had to knock on that man's house to get us started again? What would have happened if he'd told us to get lost??" "But the guy was drunk," says the husband. "It doesn't matter," says the wife. "He needs our help and it would be nice to help him out." So the husband gets out of bed again, gets dressed, and goes downstairs. He opens the door, and not being able to see the stranger anywhere he shouts, "Hey, do you still want a push??" And he hears a voice cry out, "Yeah, please." So, still being unable to see the stranger he shouts, "Where are you?" And the stranger replies, "I'm over here, on your swing."I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #12 August 20, 2003 One more. I would have to argue against changing the lightbulb at all. Let's face it, why does the lightbulb have to change? Do you feel that your narrow definition of the usefulness of a lightbulb makes it necessary that the lightbulb change to make you happy? Is there no freedom left? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DTOXX 0 #13 August 20, 2003 How about the male chauvinists who would rather make the bitch cook in the dark. ------- D.T. Holder SIMstudy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #14 August 20, 2003 I hope you weren't responding that I was a male chauvinist. I'll have you know that I treat all women equally. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #15 August 20, 2003 concatenate Thats my new word of the week.-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #16 August 20, 2003 It's hard to say but this may be the strangest collection of people I have ever come across. Sky Gods one and all Friday thru Sunday. Geeks Monday to Thursday. I of course proudly count myself as one of you. Particularly the geek part.L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #17 August 20, 2003 Quote It's hard to say but this may be the strangest collection of people I have ever come across. HEHEHEHE...........(psst...want a white jacket)if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #18 August 20, 2003 do you have the kind with the neat little buckles and loooooong sleeeves, huh, do ya , huh, do ya?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanesky 0 #19 August 20, 2003 QuoteQuote It's hard to say but this may be the strangest collection of people I have ever come across. HEHEHEHE...........(psst...want a white jacket) Me 2/"According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #20 August 20, 2003 37 people posting simply to make the 27 URL's already posted "clicky" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #21 August 20, 2003 Me 3, what about posters trying to hijack the thread and discuss politics or boobs (I know, it can be the same topic) ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #22 August 20, 2003 What size boobies?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayruss 0 #23 August 20, 2003 Don’t forget 18 posts concerning the environmental impact of using light bulbs 12 to argue the need for more energy efficient light bulbs 14 to demand returning to candle light because of energy concerns __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #24 August 20, 2003 And a coupla ones thrown in to reiterate that we need to be less dependant on fossil fuels...(which we do)... So, just to remind everyone here...we need to be less dependant on fossil fuels... Then we need a coupla ones that referr back to other threads about fossil fues to back up and substantiate the claim that we need to reduce our dependancy on on fossil fuels...(which we do)...like this one[url]http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=617044;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread[url]I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #25 August 20, 2003 Oh yeah, then you get the smarty pants out there that actually attempt it ALL BY HIM/HER SELF, and then post that they attempted it trying to disprove all the laws of changing bulbs. Even if it does work out this once...odds are that it will not turn out so well next time. edit : clarityI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
