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so, i saw this on another site. it made me smile.
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" ... 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 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
there are 10 kinds of people in the world. those that understand binary, and those that don't.
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 So much truth it's almost not funny!
Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come; He will guide you in all truth:
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So what are you trying to say there Tim? Common spit it out son. Dont hold back
The percentage you're paying is too high-priced
While you're living beyond all your means
And the man in the suit has just bought a new car
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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If you really want to stir the pot, start assigning names to each one...
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Now THIS is the funniest friggin' thing I've read around here in YEARS!!! (BTW Tim...Do you know how many psychiatrists it takes to change a light bulb???......Only ONE!...But the light bulb HAS to WANT to change to begin with!!!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Tim,
Wit and intelligence are always welcome here. Don't be a stranger forever.
SteveB
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If you really want to stir the pot, start assigning names to each one...
there's nothing about people who make drunken posts about alcohol-related lightbulb incidents...
Mark
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17 posts then he writes a book. Darn good one I might add. The pot has been stirred and everyone is reflecting on where they fit in... 
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Well shoot! I admit every one o' them could pertain to ME!!! (anybody ELSE wanna fess up 'round here???)  
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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So what are you trying to say there Tim? Common spit it out son. Dont hold back
Don't you mean "come on" 
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What's all this fuss about light bulbs anyway?????? 
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(anybody ELSE wanna fess up 'round here???)
I would never correct someones spelling
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sooner than later someone will point out that all lightbulbs are all FRIGGIN MORONS for not wearing a helmet
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I thought I was reading on how to change a light bulb, why didnt anyone tell me this was a joke.
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17 posts then he writes a book.
gimme time. you're not rid of me yet 
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This one time I was changing a litebulb , or is it lite bulb, .... or is it a lamp .... well any way I was watching this guy that was helping a friend change a litebulb.... anyway, we been thru this before... just be careful out there, it got real messy.
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(anybody ELSE wanna fess up 'round here???)
I would never correct someones spelling
How bout ther punktuashun
Stewart
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"It's outside your field of expertise."
"Poppycock normally is."
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Yes but we really need to know if they are bayonet or eddison screw fittings before we can possibly comment! Someone always asks for pictures, then that sparks off a whole new debate on how to get pictures posted etc etc. Quality!
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I'll fess up...Everyone of them does pertain to you.
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sooner than later someone will point out that all lightbulbs are all FRIGGIN MORONS for not wearing a helmet
Well they are 
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And i might also point out that there is no listing for the number of people who will hijack the thread on lightbulbs and change the subject. Besides, who cares about the bloody light bulb, do you all realize that it is only 10 days until the football season starts, . Come on The Arsenal 
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Besides, who cares about the bloody light bulb, do you all realize that it is only 10 days until the football season starts, .
Pre-season starts this weekend. It's still another 31 days until the regular season starts. 
Soren
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Besides, who cares about the bloody light bulb, do you all realize that it is only 10 days until the football season starts, .
Pre-season starts this weekend. It's still another 31 days until the regular season starts.
Soren
Sorry Old Boy, but as this is a website for Triumph, aka a British Motorcycle, i therefor declare that only British English should be recognized, not American English. Therefor, the word 'football' implies "REAL" football, not that silly handball game that you colonials play.
Oh, and point of fact. Preseason for 'Real' football started a few weeks ago. 
Now, about that light bulb
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And i might also point out that there is no listing for the number of people who will hijack the thread on lightbulbs and change the subject.
Besides, who cares about the bloody light bulb, do you all realize that it is only 10 days until the football season starts, .
Come on The Arsenal
Season over before it has begun - Rangers knocked out of Europe last night by a Lithuanian pub team - the shame of it 
My light bulb has just blown!
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sooner than later someone will point out that all lightbulbs are all FRIGGIN MORONS for not wearing a helmet
Then a lightbulb will take offence for being called a moron and post about it being a matter of choice
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Kevin - Luceo Non Uro
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how many forum members does it take to change a lightbulb?
very funny!! 
Erwin
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I'll fess up...Everyone of them does pertain to you.
Good one, Paul!!!
(but don't worry dude...you would'a still had a shot to cover a heck of a lot more of those listed above if only you would have posted a little more than only 330 times after all these years...but evidently, YOU have a LIFE!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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sooner than later someone will point out that all lightbulbs are all FRIGGIN MORONS for not wearing a helmet
Then a lightbulb will take offence for being called a moron and post about it being a matter of choice
AHHHH! It looks like we done hurt some folks feelin's 'round here, Mark!
(dude...ain't nothin' wrong with bein' a "moron"...we "is ALL morons" to a certain extent, ya know!...live with it!!!)
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Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Htis thread looks alot like "Blathering" to me
The percentage you're paying is too high-priced
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Htis thread looks alot like "Blathering" to me
You mean..."THIS" thread, Jackson???
(okay, now which one o' those up there was about correctin' somebody's spellin' again?) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Htis thread looks alot like "Blathering" to me
I believe you have this blathering thread confused with this Blathering thread,
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Unfortunately that life doesn't allow me to ride my bikes but to work every day
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So is this thread about 'stock' light bulbs, or 'custom'?
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yes and don't ask which vendor has custom bulbs!
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Besides, who cares about the bloody light bulb, do you all realize that it is only 10 days until the football season starts, .
Pre-season starts this weekend. It's still another 31 days until the regular season starts.
Soren
And, speaking of hijacking threads, how about those Jets and their new QB, Brett Favre?!
Let's all sing together: Here we go Super Bowl, here we go (clap, clap)! 
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