Several years ago, the NYTimes Magazine had a whole article about lightbulb jokes..

I know a count down..

How many (ethnic group of choice, ) does it take to change a light bulb?

4– one to hold the light bulb, 3 to turn the ladder.

How many Californians does it take to change a light bulb?

3-- 1 to change the light bulb, 1to file environmental impact statement, and 1 other to share the experience.

How many WASP's does it take to change a light bulb?

(See AnnaS' answer)

How many psychiatrist does it take to change a light bulb?

Only 1 but the lightbulb really has to want to change.

How many jewish mother's does it take to change a light bulb?

(Softely with a sigh,) "None, I'll sit here in the dark its not a problem.."

How many New Yorker's does it take to change a light bulb?

(Beligerently) "Who the f*** want to know?"


How many MicroSoft programers does it take to change a light bulb?

Programmers don't change lightbulbs, its an engineering problem

How many MS engineers does it take to change a light bulb?

No need to change the light bulb– Darkness is a new feature!