# How Many Dopers Would It Take To Change A Light Bulb?

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [December 2, 2012, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-would-it-take-to-change-a-light-bulb/642720 "2012-12-02T01:15:35Z")\
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**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-would-it-take-to-change-a-light-bulb/642720/101 "2012-12-05T03:05:59Z")

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This thread is very illuminating.

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**Author:** ![Shagnasty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9dc877/32.png) [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-would-it-take-to-change-a-light-bulb/642720/102 "2012-12-05T03:18:24Z")

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> [@Bayard](#):
>
> Cite?

1. [http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/5/8/4/1/7/7/webimg/543364200\_tp.jpg](http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/5/8/4/1/7/7/webimg/543364200_tp.jpg)
2. [http://www.grosvenorprints.com/jpegs/6445.jpg](http://www.grosvenorprints.com/jpegs/6445.jpg)
3. [http://lh4.ggpht.com/\_LlfXWxcpJyU/S90EuAIm5pI/AAAAAAAAelY/-5Dy65n0ChI/Fullscreen%20capture%2002052010%20054713.bmp\_thumb[3].jpg](http://lh4.ggpht.com/_LlfXWxcpJyU/S90EuAIm5pI/AAAAAAAAelY/-5Dy65n0ChI/Fullscreen%20capture%2002052010%20054713.bmp_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg)
4. [http://lcweb2.loc.gov/service/pnp/ppmsca/19300/19308v.jpg](http://lcweb2.loc.gov/service/pnp/ppmsca/19300/19308v.jpg)  
5.[http://www.monstermedals.com/ekmps/shops/monstermedals/images/seringapatam-medal-1799-bronze-426-p.jpg](http://www.monstermedals.com/ekmps/shops/monstermedals/images/seringapatam-medal-1799-bronze-426-p.jpg)
5. [http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2162/2327160149\_b2c00365d3.jpg](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2162/2327160149_b2c00365d3.jpg)  
7.[http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad19/JinenFordragon/4020413334\_f726b193eb\_z.jpg](http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad19/JinenFordragon/4020413334_f726b193eb_z.jpg)
6. [http://japanantiques.net/japanese-antique-meiji-ox-bone-okimono-male-lion-fighting-a-tiger-on-wood-stand](http://japanantiques.net/japanese-antique-meiji-ox-bone-okimono-male-lion-fighting-a-tiger-on-wood-stand)  
9.[http://c48743.r43.cf3.rackcdn.com/Images/2009\_04/08/0003/147355/147355\_c40ec03c-3661-4b2e-b4f7-5314cb28b9b4\_-1\_273.Jpeg](http://c48743.r43.cf3.rackcdn.com/Images/2009_04/08/0003/147355/147355_c40ec03c-3661-4b2e-b4f7-5314cb28b9b4_-1_273.Jpeg)
7. [http://www.signature-antiquite.com/content/product\_2823291b.jpg](http://www.signature-antiquite.com/content/product_2823291b.jpg)
8. [http://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/dp/web-highlight/DP805844.jpg](http://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/dp/web-highlight/DP805844.jpg)
9. [http://www.huma3.com/repository/reviews/afterdelacroix.jpg](http://www.huma3.com/repository/reviews/afterdelacroix.jpg)
10. [http://www.raden-saleh.org/enlionsandtigerfighting.jpg](http://www.raden-saleh.org/enlionsandtigerfighting.jpg)
11. [http://ylovebigcats.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/lion\_tiger.jpg](http://ylovebigcats.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/lion_tiger.jpg)
12. [http://www.artvalue.com/photos/auction/0/44/44618/slevogt-max-1868-1932-germany-kampf-zwischen-lowe-und-tiger-2088424.jpg](http://www.artvalue.com/photos/auction/0/44/44618/slevogt-max-1868-1932-germany-kampf-zwischen-lowe-und-tiger-2088424.jpg)  
16.[http://www.kunstkopie.de/kunst/ferdinand\_victor\_eugene\_delacr/kampf\_loewe\_tiger\_hi.jpg](http://www.kunstkopie.de/kunst/ferdinand_victor_eugene_delacr/kampf_loewe_tiger_hi.jpg)
13. [http://www.royalathena.com/media/Under2500/Roman/GMS021.jpg](http://www.royalathena.com/media/Under2500/Roman/GMS021.jpg)
14. [http://www.dargate.com/cat/268/86.jpg](http://www.dargate.com/cat/268/86.jpg)
15. [lion+statue+cope.jpg (image)](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KfXm6QzlOl4/SX-JaFClajI/AAAAAAAAApQ/m_sqELU4ZGk/s1600-h/lion+statue+cope.jpg)  
20.[http://www.empyraeum-antiquaria.de/ebay/graf/2609\_11/2609\_5\_1.jpg](http://www.empyraeum-antiquaria.de/ebay/graf/2609_11/2609_5_1.jpg)  
21.[http://www.nypost.com/rw/nypost/2009/05/15/news/photos\_galleries/G3061\_photo06.jpg](http://www.nypost.com/rw/nypost/2009/05/15/news/photos_galleries/G3061_photo06.jpg)
16. [http://www.eliteauction.com/catalogues/060411/images/296\_1.jpg](http://www.eliteauction.com/catalogues/060411/images/296_1.jpg)
17. [http://www.simmonsgallery.co.uk/2001site/medals/MB58-Auction-Historical-medals/thumbnails/MB58-135Serial%20Letter%20t.jpg](http://www.simmonsgallery.co.uk/2001site/medals/MB58-Auction-Historical-medals/thumbnails/MB58-135Serial%20Letter%20t.jpg)
18. [http://www.historytoday.com/sites/default/files/rb\_fight.jpg](http://www.historytoday.com/sites/default/files/rb_fight.jpg)  
25.[http://www.wildabouttheworld.com/gallery/data//519/medium/LM00831lion-tiger.jpg](http://www.wildabouttheworld.com/gallery/data//519/medium/LM00831lion-tiger.jpg)
19. [http://www.tias.com/stores/globe/thumbs/02287a.jpg](http://www.tias.com/stores/globe/thumbs/02287a.jpg)
20. [http://images.cloud.worthpoint.com/wpimages/images/images1/1/0508/21/1\_0261720d5d31c4c336e01ca827407922.jpg](http://images.cloud.worthpoint.com/wpimages/images/images1/1/0508/21/1_0261720d5d31c4c336e01ca827407922.jpg)
21. [http://www.skinnerinc.com/full/927/872927.jpg](http://www.skinnerinc.com/full/927/872927.jpg)
22. [http://www.art-prints-on-demand.com/kunst/eugene\_delacroix/lion\_savaging\_tiger\_hi.jpg](http://www.art-prints-on-demand.com/kunst/eugene_delacroix/lion_savaging_tiger_hi.jpg)
23. [http://gallery.myff.org/gallery/1342914/lion-images-02.jpg](http://gallery.myff.org/gallery/1342914/lion-images-02.jpg)
24. [http://prints-4-u.com/store/images/F1431805/F1431805101.jpg](http://prints-4-u.com/store/images/F1431805/F1431805101.jpg)
25. [http://img.antiquesreporter.com.au/110626BNSY/388.jpg](http://img.antiquesreporter.com.au/110626BNSY/388.jpg)  
33.[http://liveimages.quicksales.com.au/quicksales/general/classified/gc4686207972357702311.jpg?width=300&height=225&aspect=fitwithin&padcolor=ffffff](http://liveimages.quicksales.com.au/quicksales/general/classified/gc4686207972357702311.jpg?width=300&height=225&aspect=fitwithin&padcolor=ffffff)  
34 [http://movieart.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/full-darkestafrica-1sh.jpg](http://movieart.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/full-darkestafrica-1sh.jpg)  
35.[http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk45/brentlion\_2008/brentonlion/books\_003-63.png](http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk45/brentlion_2008/brentonlion/books_003-63.png)
26. [http://storage.canalblog.com/22/68/119589/21241443.jpg](http://storage.canalblog.com/22/68/119589/21241443.jpg)
27. [http://img.carters.com.au/134770-tn.jpg](http://img.carters.com.au/134770-tn.jpg)
28. [R. S. Johnson Fine Art](http://rsjohnsonfineart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Fragonard-to-Feininger-Exhibition-Theodore-Gericault-Combat-of-a-Lion-and-a-Tiger-213x213.jpg)
29. [http://www.antiquated.co.uk/productimages/2511200674623lion1\_th.jpg](http://www.antiquated.co.uk/productimages/2511200674623lion1_th.jpg)  
40.[http://www.christies.com/lotfinderimages/d19958/d1995873r.jpg](http://www.christies.com/lotfinderimages/d19958/d1995873r.jpg)
30. [http://storage.canalblog.com/45/07/119589/74167850.jpg](http://storage.canalblog.com/45/07/119589/74167850.jpg)
31. [http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61pwwRAdwJL.\_SL500\_AA300\_.jpg](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61pwwRAdwJL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
32. [http://storage.canalblog.com/79/17/119589/69752062\_p.jpg](http://storage.canalblog.com/79/17/119589/69752062_p.jpg)
33. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/yourpaintings/paintings/lions-and-tigers-fighting-over-a-stag-68354](http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/yourpaintings/paintings/lions-and-tigers-fighting-over-a-stag-68354)
34. [http://www.artvalue.com/image.aspx?PHOTO\_ID=2978976](http://www.artvalue.com/image.aspx?PHOTO_ID=2978976)
35. [http://img.antiquesreporter.com.au/120527BNSY/168.jpg](http://img.antiquesreporter.com.au/120527BNSY/168.jpg)
36. [http://s017.radikal.ru/i412/1111/d4/d0f7f24c0398.jpg](http://s017.radikal.ru/i412/1111/d4/d0f7f24c0398.jpg)
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38. [ImageShack - Best place for all of your image hosting and image sharing needs](http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7280/bronzelion1bb1.jpg)  
50.[http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1219/1462892476\_1d40ea432f\_z.jpg?zz=1](http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1219/1462892476_1d40ea432f_z.jpg?zz=1)
39. [http://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/pl2\_542472\_fnt\_nf\_h67.jpg](http://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/pl2_542472_fnt_nf_h67.jpg)
40. [http://images2.bonhams.com/image?src=Images/live/2008-10/03/7737687-12-1.jpg&tmp=web300&top=0.000000&left=0.000000&right=1.000000&bottom=1.000000](http://images2.bonhams.com/image?src=Images/live/2008-10/03/7737687-12-1.jpg&tmp=web300&top=0.000000&left=0.000000&right=1.000000&bottom=1.000000)
41. [http://images1.bonhams.com/image?src=Images/live/2007-02/23/94341700-5-1.JPG&tmp=web300&top=0.000000&left=0.000000&right=1.000000&bottom=1.000000](http://images1.bonhams.com/image?src=Images/live/2007-02/23/94341700-5-1.JPG&tmp=web300&top=0.000000&left=0.000000&right=1.000000&bottom=1.000000)  
54.[http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af316/NIHONTOAUSTRALIA/EBAY%2003%2009%202011/DSC09790.jpg](http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af316/NIHONTOAUSTRALIA/EBAY%2003%2009%202011/DSC09790.jpg)
42. [http://c48743.r43.cf3.rackcdn.com/Images/2009\_07/25/0283/660081/cc7fda06-eaf7-43b2-af13-fe609a6305cb\_g\_96.Jpeg](http://c48743.r43.cf3.rackcdn.com/Images/2009_07/25/0283/660081/cc7fda06-eaf7-43b2-af13-fe609a6305cb_g_96.Jpeg)
43. [http://www.finerareprints.com/animals/gervais/17281.jpg](http://www.finerareprints.com/animals/gervais/17281.jpg)  
57.[http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/5/8/4/1/7/7/webimg/543364200\_tp.jpg](http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/5/8/4/1/7/7/webimg/543364200_tp.jpg)

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**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-would-it-take-to-change-a-light-bulb/642720/103 "2012-12-05T03:29:25Z")

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Bug hit ball

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**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-would-it-take-to-change-a-light-bulb/642720/104 "2012-12-05T04:55:44Z")

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> [@smithsb](#):
>
> righty - tighty  
> lefty - loosey
> 
> not sure watt it’s in response to any more:confused:

Does EVERYTHING have to be a double-entendre? :dubious:

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**Author:** ![6ImpossibleThingsB4Breakfast](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/6/e19adc/32.png) [@6ImpossibleThingsB4Breakfast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/6ImpossibleThingsB4Breakfast)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 9:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-would-it-take-to-change-a-light-bulb/642720/105 "2012-12-05T09:03:31Z")

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Oh, lighten up.

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**Author:** ![NoCoolUserName](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5fc32e/32.png) [@NoCoolUserName](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NoCoolUserName)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2012, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-would-it-take-to-change-a-light-bulb/642720/106 "2012-12-06T00:37:15Z")

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[Fozzie Bear]  
By the force of my will, and my will alone, the bulb will change!  
…\<pause\>…\<light\>…  
I changed the bulb because I WANTED it to change!  
[/Fozzie]

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**Author:** ![Musicat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/musicat/32/20189_2.png) [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2012, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-would-it-take-to-change-a-light-bulb/642720/107 "2012-12-06T00:38:59Z")

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> [@silenus](#):
>
> This thread is very illuminating.

But the humor is dark.

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**Author:** ![Isamu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/7c8e57/32.png) [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2012, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-would-it-take-to-change-a-light-bulb/642720/108 "2012-12-06T01:08:46Z")

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@ **DMark** ☹  
(((((((((((((DMark))))))))))))))

I know what you’re going through because I had a similar experience when I was younger. Not exactly the same because the "light bulb was a t-shirt, and it didn’t need “replacing” it needed cleaning. But you can see what I mean. Pretty similar.

I just want to send hugs your way and let you know that there are others out there that have been through this and have survived.

PM me if you need to talk.

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**Author:** ![Voyager](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/voyager/32/133_2.png) [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2012, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-would-it-take-to-change-a-light-bulb/642720/109 "2012-12-06T01:12:17Z")

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First they came to change a diaper, and I said nothing.

Then they came to change a dollar, and I still said nothing.

Finally, they came to change a light bulb, and it was too late to object to change.

- A conservative’s lament.

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**Author:** ![ioioio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ioioio/32/316_2.png) [@ioioio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ioioio)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2012, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-would-it-take-to-change-a-light-bulb/642720/110 "2012-12-06T02:08:48Z")

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I Pit minors screwing in light bulbs.

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**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2012, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-would-it-take-to-change-a-light-bulb/642720/111 "2012-12-06T02:56:01Z")

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Ya know, it’s been awhile since I planted me some light bulbs but still no lamps a-sproutin’.

Say, this _is_ the IQ thread, innit?

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**Author:** ![I-VI-ii-V](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/c89c15/32.png) [@I-VI-ii-V](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I-VI-ii-V)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2012, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-would-it-take-to-change-a-light-bulb/642720/112 "2012-12-06T06:28:31Z")

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Hi, I googled “change a light bulb” and found this site. You guys seem like a swell bunch and I plan on sticking around for awhile.

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**Author:** ![pancakes3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ba9def/32.png) [@pancakes3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pancakes3)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2012, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-would-it-take-to-change-a-light-bulb/642720/113 "2012-12-06T15:43:34Z")

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> [@Shagnasty](#):
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> 1. [http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/5/8/4/1/7/7/webimg/543364200\_tp.jpg](http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/5/8/4/1/7/7/webimg/543364200_tp.jpg)
> 2. [http://www.grosvenorprints.com/jpegs/6445.jpg](http://www.grosvenorprints.com/jpegs/6445.jpg)
> 3. [http://lh4.ggpht.com/\_LlfXWxcpJyU/S90EuAIm5pI/AAAAAAAAelY/-5Dy65n0ChI/Fullscreen%20capture%2002052010%20054713.bmp\_thumb[3].jpg](http://lh4.ggpht.com/_LlfXWxcpJyU/S90EuAIm5pI/AAAAAAAAelY/-5Dy65n0ChI/Fullscreen%20capture%2002052010%20054713.bmp_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg)
> 
> …

I nominated this for the win.

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**Post date:** [December 6, 2012, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-would-it-take-to-change-a-light-bulb/642720/114 "2012-12-06T16:19:43Z")

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In Spain, _uno_. But we always dine by candlelight.

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**Author:** ![elmwood](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmwood/32/3060_2.png) [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2012, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-would-it-take-to-change-a-light-bulb/642720/115 "2012-12-06T18:25:29Z")

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Why should we change the lightbulb? Any change in the light source would alter the feel of the room in some subtle, nuanced way that will undoubtedly harm its character, and with that the tone of the high-level intellectual discourse that takes place there I’m opposed to any change in the lightbulb, and will consider leaving the room if the lightbulb is changed.

Also, because the light makes the pus on this massive zit I’m squeezing just the right shade of yellow. It started off with a thick, waxy plug, which was ejected under force by a unusually large amount of sebum and blood that was under pressure, later followed by a worm-like string that was at least two inches long. There were a couple of hairs intertwined with it. After the worm was extruded, I took a break, because I had to take what must have been the largest bowel moment ever …

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**Author:** ![Nature\_s\_Call](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nature_s_call/32/19006_2.png) [@Nature\_s\_Call](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nature_s_Call)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2012, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-would-it-take-to-change-a-light-bulb/642720/116 "2012-12-06T20:35:07Z")

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In Soviet Russia, light bulb changes YOU!

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**Author:** ![getitrite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e47774/32.png) [@getitrite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/getitrite)\
**Post date:** [December 7, 2012, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-would-it-take-to-change-a-light-bulb/642720/117 "2012-12-07T05:23:00Z")

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Over 100 posts and the light is still on. Are you sure that it has burned out? I see no data to suggest that the light is in need of changing.  
Or maybe your making an action plan when it does.

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**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\
**Post date:** [December 7, 2012, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-would-it-take-to-change-a-light-bulb/642720/118 "2012-12-07T05:28:28Z")

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Just for clarification - by “light bulb,” do you mean a bulb that emits photons, or a bulb that is not heavy?

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**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\
**Post date:** [December 7, 2012, 6:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-would-it-take-to-change-a-light-bulb/642720/119 "2012-12-07T06:31:23Z")

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While some dopers muse  
others seek poetic ways  
to change a light bulb

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**Author:** ![Freddy\_the\_Pig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a587f6/32.png) [@Freddy\_the\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freddy_the_Pig)\
**Post date:** [December 7, 2012, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-would-it-take-to-change-a-light-bulb/642720/120 "2012-12-07T15:12:31Z")

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What is it with Americans and light bulb changing, anyway? I swear, you guys change light bulbs more often than the rest of the world changes its socks.

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