auxilary Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 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 27 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs 53 to flame the spell checkers 41 to correct spelling/grammar flames 6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as anal-retentive 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 156 to email the participant's ISPs complaining that they are in violation of their "acceptable use policy" 109 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum 203 to demand that cross posting to hardware forum, off-topic forum, and lightbulb forum about changing light bulbs be stopped 111 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts *are* relevant to this forum 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 URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs 14 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 33 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too" 12 to post to the group that they will no longer post 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 "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?" 143 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. 1 to state that a light bulb does not emit light, it sucks dark. After it is full, it stays dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie05 Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 *ahem* According to MS word, it's "light bulb." That whole post could use a little more punctuation. */ahem* lol you hit hybridz on the nose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tony78_280z Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Edit: 1 Newbie to make a new post in a month from now stating the same thing, and start it all over again. Because 1 Admin moved the whole thread to the tool shed. Having said that, I think I've read this thread once before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Back when we used to allow political discussions the threads never get past this point: 53 to flame the spell checkers During the flame war a HybridZ form of Godwin's Law would ultimately end the thread. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin's_law Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Maudlin Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Yes, don't forget the 10 administrators to tell you that what you said is political and to close the forum. Or to say that it does not have enough basis in fact and close the forum. Or to say that only their opinion is correct and close the forum. Or to say that this is not a democracy and to close the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ManyZs Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 surely you can't forget: 4 who will post the same exact thread on each and every Z related forum on the net and then compare answers to see if one is the one he was looking for..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some-Guy Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 im laughing hard lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Back when we used to allow political discussions the threads never get past this point: During the flame war a HybridZ form of Godwin's Law would ultimately end the thread. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin's_law Are you some kind of modern day Malcom X who sat down and read the Wikipedia instead of the dictionary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Scott Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Don't forget the 12 or so that will plug in formulas, apply theories, redesign the light bulb, change wattage, socket, switch, wiring, a dozen times, thoroughly enjoy the process, yet never turn it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Another 25 that get caught in the "While I'm at it" trap and re-wire the entire car. Post about how it took them 3 extra months to change the "lamp" and complain they never get to drive their car. Wheelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 are you sure it was the light bulb that was burned out?? sometimes those wires short out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie05 Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Another 25 that get caught in the "While I'm at it" trap and re-wire the entire [highlight]car[/highlight]. Post about how it took them 3 extra months to change the "lamp" and complain they never get to [highlight]drive[/highlight] their [highlight]car[/highlight]. Wheelman I thought we were talking about light bulbs!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 1. Unscrew light bulb in ceiling light fixture. 2. Discover entire structure supporting light bulb is rusted away, previously repaired with fiberglass and bondo. 3. Spend six months on the dark fabricating new pieces, welding them in, decide it isn't strong enough, fabricate more pieces, weld in, decide that's too heavy, cut out the whole show. 4. Get disgusted, take a six month break. 5. Fab third structure, weld in, learn there's a new style light fixture that's not compatible with your just welded in structure. 6. Fab fourth structure, get installed, decide it's perfect. 7. Wait one year to get it painted. 8. Screw in new light bulb. jt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Are you some kind of modern day Malcom X who sat down and read the Wikipedia instead of the dictionary? Until the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is released (Don't Panic) I have to rely on Wikipedia for everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted May 26, 2006 Author Share Posted May 26, 2006 Don't forget to bring a towel, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TegRacer324 Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Less than the amount of CSiers that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonsZ Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 I can't seem to find new light bulbs anywhere that replace the bulbs behind the panel on 1972 Z's that cover the fuse block. I only have one lofe (for the choke) and my choke is automatic!!! 1 threadstealer to redirect the thread and ask an unrelated question. anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twoeightnine Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 And of course when the "lamp" is finally replaced. (1) to announce....."and then there's the BLING"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willstar Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 But of course, the lights wattage was way too high for the 1974 headlamp switch, leading us to a new forum. How many HybridZers does it take to change a headlamp switch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest l28et Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 LOL - How'd I miss this ****. LMAO. Soooo true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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