How many DUers 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
16 to make flippant, cynical, slightly bitter (but admittedly funny) replies
1 to move it to the Lighting Forum
2 to argue then move it to the Electricals Forum
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
7 to put each other on Ignore because of this thread
19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a Lightbulb forum, and if there is no Lightbulb forum, to petition the administrators to establish one
11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum
5 to claim that a lightbulb mentioned is actually a Bulb In Name Only
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
12 to compete who is first to reply with "IBTL"
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
5 to condemn earlier posters that any mention of incandescent bulbs is not eco-friendly and that you will get Al Gore on their ass
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, bolding key phrases and add "Me too"
5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy
3 dramatic "Goodbye DU" posts
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.

Maybe the light bulb was born that way.

Heh heh, wanted to get it in first. Funny f'ing post, bob_weaver.

:rofl:

Others....



:hi:

that you saw my post for what it was.

I hope others do as well.

I'm just concerned about our pizza friends, if you get my drift.

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curse the darkness?
:D

:rofl:

That kill dolphins and increase global warming.

because of their noble, yet excruciating poverty.

3 people to post that it is sexist for a man to change the bulb.
22 people to post that old bulb was fine but Rove was behind it
8 people to post that the light from the new bulb makes them feel
"unwelcome."

Best. Post. EVER.

:thumbsup:

--p!

Not as far fetched as it might seem.

But, as a fellow Anarchist, and ex-electrician, I can only agree.

Maybe God fell down on my brains wiring eh?

Go ahead and believe in the Sky Fairy if you want, but don't shove that stuff down my throat!

or else all is futility. :banghead:

:loveya:

because we would know how to turn the light bulb to the left.;-) :hide: :rofl:

*note: we use CFLs in our house, so shaddap.

Don't be so goddamn vague!

it's just that some of us that's all we have.
but not me :blush:

Demanding a volt recount.

You bring no enlightenment to this discussion!

:rofl:

that it's wrong to speak like that to a DU fixture like Oregonian. I'm glad I could illuminate you on this topic.

As well as the followers of filamentalism.

I'm strictly a lurker, and almost never post a comment about anything. But this is the funniest thing I've read here in at least a year.

:popcorn:

:nuke:

Fascist.

there's no lighting forum.

they deny the need for change
they tell themselves it was already changed
they say it is lite in the room

they sit in the dark.
at least the dems changed it

People might see what your up too.

2 posts protesting any link to freerepublic
3 posts expressing an admiration for the stomach of anyone willing to go and see what is being said in freepland
3 posts saying that the DLC is just as corporate as the repukes and that is how big business gets to control the electrical industry
3 post expressing concern that Hillary, a woman, will not be effective as a typically man's job like changing lightbulbs
3 energetic responses from Hillary's supporters
1 post saying Edwards is the only one tough enough to take on the electrical industry
2 posts saying only Obama has enough vision to inspire change in light bulbs
2 posts lamenting the disunity on DU

oh, wait a minute.

Made it today and I'm just so proud of it, I have to post wherever I can.

welcome to the Kucinich club. What is the reward for beating out Dodd and Biden? Getting excluded by the Iowa register, oh yeah and ignored by most of the media, and gettign very little sympathy or support on the DU.

Still... Edwards is about the only other Democrat I would give my support. Failing that I ignore the presidency and focus in on the Congressional races.

But in reality we shouldn't have a discussion about it on this thread..

Much of it castigates "the left" if you can read between the lines.

Strip away the silly lightbulb canard and I think that it looks like a bitch-list. Then I looked to see if they make as many jobs at the "PC-crowd" (which is again *sigh* adopting the enemies language) as they do at the corporate/DLC crowd. Somehow it didn't match up.

So yeah, a hit post disguised as a joke.

But perhaps you are right after all, I think that the media ignoring the populist-progressive candidates deserves more than a sub post on a thread of a joke/hit-piece.

Love it!

Normally I love the place, but sometimes, like now, it can be unbearable.

K&R!

;)

That was one very funny post. :thumbsup: Where's JeffR - I see a DUzy in your future.

the best posts ever.:headbang:

I'd only add that there will be at least two "Don't let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya!" replies to the dramatic "goodbye DU" posts.

Flame away, sparky!

Nice post, Lit-ler! :eyes:

:toast:

:rofl:

:rofl:

Hekate

I'm lighting a candle for it.

:cry:

sarcasm...

:toast:

But then I'm not going to get into a serious discussion within such an obviously lighthearted thread. Personally, I'm a bit disturbed that someone felt the need to respond seriously to such a lighthearted post within such a lighthearted thread. Sometimes, it's ok to hit pause LOL

:D

A) the lightbulb got changed, promptly
B) lots of people learned a whole lot of information about lightbulbs
C) beverages were spewed on keyboards

I'd say all in all, a worthy exercise.

36% think you can just "hope" and the light bulb will change because of your platitudes
20% think you can't just "nice" the light bulb into changing - you have to fight it
35% say they have had 35 years experience changing light bulbs, and would be ready to start changing them on day one
4% are going to sue that they weren't allowed to even touch the light bulb, and are demanding a rechange
5% apparently didn't get the meme

Really, this could have been interactive!

:rofl: (Someone was gonna say it...)

In many ways, you remind me of our dear eparted 180.

or do you already have one? I loved 180 as well.:hug:

People like him are why I always have faith in humanity. :hug: backatcha.

Edit: BAAAD typing.

Change? :shrug:

:)

1 to point out that conspiracy theorists shouldn't wear tin foil hats while changing light bulbs.

and warning that the thread will be moved to the 911 Forum

This thread is - dare I say it - BRILLIANT!!!

:rofl:

"5 to claim that a lightbulb mentioned is actually a Bulb In Name Only"

:spray:

Why do you hate America? :rofl:

Not bad. You should see how many Aggies it takes to find a corner in a round room.

:applause:

in with all the current problems of the world going on and impeachment not on the table.

3 to argue that the corporatists are making light bulbs in China and that steals jobs from Americans

2 to worry that illegal aliens are stealing the job of changing light bulbs from American citizens.

5 to condemn Halliburton, et al, for making money off of light bulbs for George Bush and his cronies.

6 to say we need to reduce our dependence on electricity generated by energy that requires to foreign oil that we have to steal by bombing the countries where it exists.

7 demands that Keith Olberman take up this subject.

and i don't care if the subject wasn't serious...get a grip some of you...

B-)

to the light bulb controversy.

2 to start a petition and demand everyone sign it.

6 to point out that petitions are useless.

and....

73 K&Rs to the lightbulb thread.

Hmph!

It's our fault he's been in the dark for 7 years.

Five, but they all sit around and think that it is the liberal's fault for not creating a longer-lasting lightbulb.

energy efficient bulbs and has the best light bulb changing policy.

depending of course on the meaning of is.

down the road.

And then one more (me) to chime in with: "Fuck Nader"

But by posting here, I feel I'm only adding to the light bulb discussion, so I'll be deleting the post soon.

4 defending its existence

1 by a DUer not in a serious mood to imitate freepers by posting, "This is Hugh! I'm series! All your light bulbs are belong to us!"

what kind, wattage, is it green, carbon footprint, don't use light bulb I use spherical illumination objects

3 to actually create that response.
All five to include a photo signature line that contains either: a) a frightening image from the Iraqi conflict or b) a kitten or a puppy.

or in it

to note the conspiracy to replace the bulb with one that's made by a company which ties to Clinton/Edwards/Obama.

:)

You should've posted a warning with this!

:silly:

Lurk, lurk...

another country where they don't have lightbulbs.

This OP is nothing but beambait. I'm alerting the moderators.

...extinguished immediately and agressively. We've learned that lesson! :7

...but you forgot:

18 candidate advocate to insist only *their* candidate can change lightbulbs.


Thanks for the laugh.

Welcome to the dollhouse, baby!!!!:pals: :hi:

using difference clouds and Sand font.:hi:

and I didn't wait six months to tell you.

hmmmm?

(Insert mental image of Rudy The G in a foppy shirt and a long blond wig standing in a room full of guitars and amps and saying in a stoned-sounding Cockney accent, "...but... this one goes to 9-11!!")

That the bulb needs changing!

WATTS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?!!



Don't forget the one 'all-caps' hysterical poster.

:P

made my day

By a flippant comment made by the ever ubiquitous poster who drops in just long enough to start a flame war and who bitterly and sarcastically slug it out for the next 15 replies?



:spank: :spank: :spank: :spank: :nuke:

:grouphug:

...in case anyone missed it. :7

the light bulb burned out in the first place was because of a plot by members of Skull and Bones in 1966 to make all light bulbs burn out one by one.

...IB. :7 That's too cool.

I just peed a little.

:mad:

:rofl: