How many posters does it take...

#1 12-06-2002, 11:48 AM

Sound like any threads around here?

>From another messageboard....

A forum newbie opens a thread and asks how to change a light bulb.

5 minutes later an experienced forum member posts detailed instructions.
5 other members post their similar experiences changing light bulbs.
7 report on other methods for changing light bulbs.
3 point out the typos and grammar mistakes in the light bulb posts.
8 members are upset about the grammar experts.
9 write that this is not the right place for discussing light bulbs and this discussion should be carried on in old.lite.bulb.
10 defend the thread, since we all use light bulbs and this thread therefore belongs in this forum.
21 members debate which light bulb changing method is superior, where the best light bulbs can be purchased, which kind of light bulb
is best and which brands are bad quality.
6 post URLs which show light bulbs.
5 say that the previous URLs are wrong and post the right addresses.
14 quote the complete posts and write “Me too.” under them.
7 announce that they will leave the forum because they can’t stand these constant light bulb discussions.
1 member suggest starting a newsgroup change.old.lite.bulb.
2 say that old.physic.cold_fusion has already been set up for that topic.
4 suggest that the posters read the light bulb FAQ.
5 members point out old threads that have already handled this topic.

Answer: It takes 108 forum members to change one light bulb.

DeltAlum · #2 12-06-2002, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ginger
Sound like any threads around here?

>From another messageboard....

A forum newbie opens a thread and asks how to change a light bulb.

5 minutes later an experienced forum member posts detailed instructions.
5 other members post their similar experiences changing light bulbs.
7 report on other methods for changing light bulbs.
3 point out the typos and grammar mistakes in the light bulb posts.
8 members are upset about the grammar experts.
9 write that this is not the right place for discussing light bulbs and this discussion should be carried on in old.lite.bulb.
10 defend the thread, since we all use light bulbs and this thread therefore belongs in this forum.
21 members debate which light bulb changing method is superior, where the best light bulbs can be purchased, which kind of light bulb
is best and which brands are bad quality.
6 post URLs which show light bulbs.
5 say that the previous URLs are wrong and post the right addresses.
14 quote the complete posts and write “Me too.” under them.
7 announce that they will leave the forum because they can’t stand these constant light bulb discussions.
1 member suggest starting a newsgroup change.old.lite.bulb.
2 say that old.physic.cold_fusion has already been set up for that topic.
4 suggest that the posters read the light bulb FAQ.
5 members point out old threads that have already handled this topic.

Answer: It takes 108 forum members to change one light bulb.

Me, too.

Imthechamp · #3 12-06-2002, 12:18 PM

Not funny or witty. Please ban her.

PSK480 · #4 12-06-2002, 04:35 PM

you forgot a bout the 3-4 fact checkers/skeptics that have to disagree with pretty much every post no matter what it's on

UofIL AXO · #5 12-06-2002, 04:51 PM

Very funny, and sadly true.

EagleChick19 · #6 12-06-2002, 05:44 PM

It's funny because it's true...

Peaches-n-Cream · #7 12-06-2002, 06:24 PM

I'm reading this as my sister is changing a light bulb.

crystalline · #8 12-06-2002, 06:43 PM

That's hilarious.

DeltAlum · #9 12-06-2002, 07:24 PM

For most of my career I worked in union TV stations where a union member had to change bulbs in the studio lights.

So, the question always went like this...

Anyone: "So, how many union members does it take to change a lightbulb?"

Union member: "Eight! You got a problem with that?"

edit

Unbelievable! A while ago, one of the flourescent bulbs over my desk died. Just as I pushed the post button for this the first time, it came back on -- all by itself.

I repent!