How many Dopers does it take to change a lightbulb?

Okay, now that all the jokes are done, did you get the light bulb changed? And how did you do it?

J.

It wasn’t burnt out after all. Was in the wrong house.

My ac filter is in the ceiling over the stairs. I have a Little Giant ladder which I am able to set up as a step ladder with different length legs. I put the shorter side on a higher step than the other and climb to the very top of the ladder and I can just barely reach.

It’s absolutely terrifying and although I change the other filter which is located in a 7’ soffit every month, I only change the ridiculous 14’ deathwish filter every 3 or 4 months.

I’m thinking the easiest option is to simply buy a new house with a working light bulb.

I’ll bet he forgot to turn off the power.

Gosh! I hope he remembered to use a potato…

You forgot to mention the English guy who (irrelevantly) will point out that our bulbs have a bayonet fitting.

Did you know that we Brits use bayonet fittings whilst You Americans are mostly screwed.

thankyou, I’m here all week.

I’d heard it takes three or four, but I forget where I heard that. Am reliably told one doper can do it. Ignorance fought.

One, IF HE’S PREPARED.

Is the bulb fluorescent, incandescent, or high opal?

One. But to reach it, he has to stand on an airplane on a treadmill and hope the spinning wheels will generate sufficient lift to reach the socket.

Yes, but how do they change light bulbs in Spain!?

Has anyone suggested using a remote controlled blimp?

The stair platform is a great idea, but since it’s custom built to match that set of stairs, if will not be useful anywhere else. What you need is a pair of “Ladder Legs”, which can be adjusted to any kind of uneven surface, such as this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ladder-Leg-Levelers-Kit-Safety-Stabilizers-Non-Slip-Rubber-Feet-Uneven-Surfaces-/350585038075?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51a07f24fb

If Cecil can’t answer this question, how in the world do you expect us to ?

I recommend jumping stilts- but you’d have to be a fast screwer.

My wife says… Oh, wait, never mind. :smack:

In Soviet Russia,* lightbulb* change you!

Take a hammer and break the switch. If anyone asks about the light say “It doesn’t work, the switch is broken”.

This is very dumb.With so many people having problems with it over the stars why on earth would they put it over the stars.

Was the construction people smoking crack. I would never buy a house with this set up.

Do they think people are tall like giants.

You’re gonna need a bigger ladder. [/Chief Brody]

And Shodan to give you his regards.