The Inevitable Philosophy Lightbulb Jokes
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Re: The Inevitable Philosophy Lightbulb Jokes
How many antinatalists does it take to change a lightbulb?
One. But, but we didn't choose to have these issues in the first place, and bemoan having to change it.
One. But, but we didn't choose to have these issues in the first place, and bemoan having to change it.
Re: The Inevitable Philosophy Lightbulb Jokes
Aren't jokes supposed to be funny?
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Re: The Inevitable Philosophy Lightbulb Jokes
Not when I'm told what they're meant to elicit.Dubious wrote:Aren't jokes supposed to be funny?
Re: The Inevitable Philosophy Lightbulb Jokes
My favourite was:
How many analytic philosophers does it take to change a light bulb?
None – it's a pseudo-problem…light bulbs give off light (hence the name). If the bulb was broken and wasn’t giving off light, it wouldn’t be a ‘light bulb’ now would it? (oh, where has rigour gone?!)
How many analytic philosophers does it take to change a light bulb?
None – it's a pseudo-problem…light bulbs give off light (hence the name). If the bulb was broken and wasn’t giving off light, it wouldn’t be a ‘light bulb’ now would it? (oh, where has rigour gone?!)
Re: The Inevitable Philosophy Lightbulb Jokes
So what are those things I buy which only turn into lightbulbs when I apply 240 volts?RickLewis wrote:If the bulb was broken and wasn’t giving off light, it wouldn’t be a ‘light bulb’ now would it? (oh, where has rigour gone?!)
It reminds me of a Tommy Copper gag: he strikes a match-"Ah! That one works. I'll keep it."