Modern Vespa

Q: How many forum members does it take to change a lightbulb?

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"

6 to flame them

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.

um...but how many members will reply "I like cupcake" in the thread?

How many Irish mothers does it take to change a lightbulb?

None. "I'll just sit here in the dark!"

...and that was all without even bringing the moderators into the mix!!

Plus I would add:

8 to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of CF and other energy efficient light bulb design.

4 to intruduce the issue of global warming because of the 8 posts above

3 to admonish the rest about introducing political issues to the discussion

cupcake

(Great post btw!)

Desi B.

Oh yes, it would not be without a vintage vs. modern light bulb discussion.

Plus 13 posts arguing what a 'vintage' lightbulb means.

And you forgot the Noob who writes in:

"Excuse my ignorance but where is the light bulb on my scooter?"

I just want to exonerate myself by making clear that I stole this.

...and the 16 members who tell us their 'viet-bodge' bulb stories...about cheap imitations/remakes of 'real' light bulbs...



Desi B.

Don't forget:
36 people reminding the poster that they really should take the LSC (Lightbulb Safety Course) first before attempting to change it.

and 16 to tell them to wear the proper gear while they're at it.

I'm starting to like you Cheesy.

How could you not??

One member to write a poem about changing bulbs.

(If you ask, he will write)

Alright - I'm askin'!

Desi B.

There once was a forum of lark
That was like a walk in the park

But on light bulbs you see
They couldn't agree

So many rode off in the dark

4 members to ask "Can I fit extra lightbulbs?"..