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28 Feb 02 - 02:38 PM (#660078) Subject: Threads From: dick greenhaus Q: How many listserve subscribers does it take to change a light bulb? A: 1,331 : 1 to change the light bulb and to post to the 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 156 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. 109 to post that this list is not about light bulbs and to please take this exchange to alt.lite.bulb 203 to demand that cross posting to alt.grammar, alt.spelling and alt.punctuation about changing light bulbs be stopped. 111 to defend the posting to this list saying that we are all use light bulbs and therefore the posts **are** relevant to this list. 306 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 quote all posts to date, including all headers and footers, and then add "Me Too." 12 to post to the list that they are un subscribing 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 news group. 47 to say this is just what alt.physic.cold_fusion was meant for, leave it here. 143 votes for alt.lite.bulb. And the adventure continues |
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28 Feb 02 - 02:47 PM (#660088) Subject: RE: Threads From: CarolC Never mind then. I'll just sit here in the dark. |
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28 Feb 02 - 02:48 PM (#660090) Subject: RE: Threads From: kendall Slow day at the office Dick? |
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28 Feb 02 - 03:19 PM (#660113) Subject: RE: Threads From: Jeri Around here: There's also 2 or 3 who would accuse the people who thought the light bulb changer of having ulterior motives. 2 to write to Max that they don't like the new light bulb 1 or 2 to write a song about it. For example: "Oh the changing of the bulb The flipping of the switch The complaints from all the posters Who piss and whine and ..." or Eek - from this page on Tam Lin. (This disucssion happened several years ago.)
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28 Feb 02 - 03:21 PM (#660117) Subject: RE: Threads From: McGrath of Harlow I take it this should be sung as Gregorian Chant. You left out the long Amen at the end.
Now if someone could put it into Latin maybe... |
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28 Feb 02 - 07:04 PM (#660273) Subject: RE: Threads From: artbrooks Fiat lux?? |
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28 Feb 02 - 07:37 PM (#660298) Subject: RE: Threads From: GUEST I wasn't aware that listserv had an e on the end of it. No doubt I'm one of Dick's 1331 That's cool. Shame that Max refuses to allow me a membership here. |
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28 Feb 02 - 07:50 PM (#660310) Subject: RE: Threads From: Bobert Ahhh, I thought this was purdy funny. Dick, until me and my cousin Rufus got in a fist fight after discussing the math. So you might as well kick that number up to 1,333 and counting... Yep, when Retha May finds out we've been fighting again, it'll be 1,334 and counting... |
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28 Feb 02 - 07:50 PM (#660311) Subject: RE: Threads From: michaelr Jeri - and a GUEST or two to complain that the Mudcat insidi clique won't let anyone else change bulbs, and that Max should do something about it. *BG* Michael |
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28 Feb 02 - 07:58 PM (#660321) Subject: RE: Threads From: Dicho (Frank Staplin) A lot of additions to the old politically incorrect joke. How many (insert your pet hate person or race) does it take to change a lightbulb? One to hold the lightbulb and 400 to spin the house around. Jeri, thanks for the Tam Lin reference |
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28 Feb 02 - 08:14 PM (#660328) Subject: RE: Threads From: Snuffy How many folkies does it take to change a lightbulb? One to change the lightbulb and 12 to complain that it was much better before it went electric. |
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28 Feb 02 - 08:43 PM (#660346) Subject: RE: Threads From: Jeri Here's the thread (from 1999) in rec.music.folk, courtesy of Google. Please note that the link takes you to a message somewhere in the middle of the thread. |
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25 Jul 07 - 02:25 PM (#2111089) Subject: BS How Many... From: GUEST,Jim *How many internet newsgroup subscribers does it take to change a light bulb?**1,331 !!* - 1 to successfully change the light bulb and to post to the newsgroup 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. - 6 to argue over whether it's *"lightbulb"* or *"light bulb"*. - 6 to condemn those 6 as puerile. - 156 to write to the newsgroup moderator complaining about the light bulb discussion and its inappropriateness to this newsgroup. - 41 to correct spelling in the spelling/grammar flames. - 109 to post that this newsgroup is not about light bulbs and to please take this email exchange to alt.lite.bulb. - 203 to demand that cross posting to alt.grammar, alt.spelling and alt.punctuation about changing light bulbs be stopped. - 111 to defend the posting to this newsgroup saying that we are all use lightbulbs and therefore the posts *are* relevant to this newsgroup. - 306 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 newsgroup which makes light bulbs relevant to this newsgroup. - 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 newsgroup 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. - 44 to ask *"What is a FAQ?"* - 4 to say *"Isn't there always a FAQ on Usenet?"* - 43 to ask *"What's a Usenet?"* - 41 to propose a new newsgroup alt.change.lite.bulb. - 47 to say this is just what alt.physic.cold_fusion was meant for, send it there.
Post moved to previous thread from Feb 2002. This looks the same as Dick's first post. |
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25 Jul 07 - 02:39 PM (#2111104) Subject: RE: Threads From: Jeri Warning - new post, old thread. There's another one in BS: Humor--lightbulbs & e-forums from Kath Westra in 05. |
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25 Jul 07 - 02:49 PM (#2111115) Subject: RE: Threads From: Megan L Michael you forgot you also need a couple of insidi clique to contact max complaining about the outsidi clique who have the audacity tae come in here and want tae change lightbulbs. *ducks and heads under table pulling Ashoka in front of her. BEWARE for any ootsidi inni who disny already ken Ashoka is a six foot silver grey siberian timber werewolf so dinny mess :p |
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25 Jul 07 - 06:33 PM (#2111307) Subject: RE: Threads From: Noreen Q: How many listserve subscribers does it take to change a light bulb? A: Multiples of 1331, obviously, as it all comes around again.... |
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25 Jul 07 - 06:39 PM (#2111316) Subject: RE: Threads From: Cluin Then there's all the countless lurkers who glance at the light, shake their heads over what a waste of time bothering with it is and move on, sans comment. |
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26 Jul 07 - 04:57 AM (#2111585) Subject: RE: Threads From: Dave Hanson How many bluegrass pickers does it take to change a lightbulb ? 25, one to change the bulb and a couple of dozen to complain, that's not how Bill would have done it. eric |
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26 Jul 07 - 07:02 AM (#2111630) Subject: RE: Threads From: GUEST,ibo how many surrealists does it take to fit a light bulb? answer FISH |
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26 Jul 07 - 08:28 AM (#2111669) Subject: RE: Threads From: John MacKenzie What about the poor professional light bulb changers being deprived of work by amateurs? G |
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26 Jul 07 - 08:29 AM (#2111670) Subject: RE: Threads From: Megan L And why are hammer chewers trying to change lightbulbs in the first? |
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26 Jul 07 - 09:26 AM (#2111718) Subject: RE: Threads From: Dave Hanson 'ave you tried getting a pro bulb changer on a bank holiday monday at 3.35 am. ? eric |
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26 Jul 07 - 11:19 AM (#2111816) Subject: RE: Threads From: JennyO How many cats does it take to change a light bulb? Cats do not change light bulbs. People change light bulbs. So, the real question is: "How long will it be before I can expect some light, some dinner, and a massage?" |
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26 Jul 07 - 11:49 AM (#2111839) Subject: RE: Threads From: GUEST,Big Mick Dogs have owners, Cats have staff. |
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26 Jul 07 - 12:04 PM (#2111853) Subject: RE: Threads From: JennyO I know. I'm employed by two cats. |
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27 Jul 07 - 11:55 AM (#2112688) Subject: RE: Threads From: Phil Cooper I thought it took two surrealists to change a light bulb. One to feed the giraffe and one to fill the bathtub with red colored hardware appliances. |