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Changing a lightbulb

By  US Desk
15 July, 2022

How many archaeologists does it take to change a lightbulb?

Changing a lightbulb

COMIC RELIEF

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

A: Three. One to change it and two to argue about how old the old one is.

Q: How many preservation society members does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

A: One, but it takes a year to find an antique Edison light bulb so it’ll be architecturally accurate.

Q: How many aerobics instructors does it take to change a lightbulb?

A: Five. Four to do it in perfect synchrony and one to stand there going “To the left, and to the left, and to the left, and to the left, and take it out, and put it down, and pick it up, and put it in, and to the right, and to the right, and to the right, and to the right...”

Q: How many science fiction writers does it take to change a lightbulb?

A: Two. One to screw in the light bulb, and one to say, “In 1876, Jules Verne had the first intimations that electrostatic power was a viable energy alternative. Hitherto, the only sources ...”

Q: How many aerospace engineers does it take to change a light bulb?

A: None. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist, you know.

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

A: That depends on the speed of the changer, and the mass of the bulb. Or vice versa, of course. Then it just might be easier to leave the bulb alone and change the room. It’s all relative.

Changing a lightbulb


Making a million dollars

Changing a lightbulb

The school of agriculture’s dean of admissions was interviewing a prospective student, “Why have you chosen this career?” he asked.

“I dream of making a million dollars in farming, like my father,” the student replied.

“Your father made a million dollars in farming?” echoed the dean much impressed.

“No,” replied the applicant. “But he always dreamed of it.”

Changing a lightbulb