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How many Harry Potter Fans does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Tonsil Revenge (PG) Posted Jul 2, 2003
The first time the filament is lit, the vacuum is compromised. The seal is still there, such as it is, but the metal in the filament releases residue (proper term). It would be interesting to learn exactly what the chemical composition of the air in a light bulb was.
How many Harry Potter Fans does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Researcher 185550 Posted Jul 2, 2003
I'm sure I remember something about noble gases, but that might just be for neon bulbs.
How many Harry Potter Fans does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Mr. Christopher, enjoying the Magicians Guild game where he is called Polonius Franc, Elder Healer and local merchant Posted Jul 3, 2003
I'm not sure, but that may be argon. And besides that, they wouldn't wear SCUBA gear, they'd wear SCILBA* gear.
*Self Contained Inner Lightbulb Breathing Apparatus
How many Harry Potter Fans does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Researcher 185550 Posted Jul 4, 2003
What does SCUBA stand for?
How many Harry Potter Fans does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Phoenix Ravenflame: Grand High Sheltie Goddess, Leader of Sorority of the Llama, Best Friend of Leprechan Paddy O'Furniture Posted Jul 4, 2003
SCUBA: Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
Not exactly sure how I wandered onto this thread, but I'm really enjoying reading it! 
How many Harry Potter Fans does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Researcher 185550 Posted Jul 4, 2003
How many Harry Potter Fans does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Jim the Wonder Llama (back from yonder) Posted Jul 4, 2003
I have no idea how I found this thread either, but I wish I knew where the door is. Maybe if I screw in this lightbulb....
Damn, too big
How many Harry Potter Fans does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Tonsil Revenge (PG) Posted Jul 4, 2003
ZAT!
The doctor will see you, now. Oo, we can turn the lights off! What a lovely glow! 
Now, zust vhen didt you virst haff dis compulzion to do a "Jungk Eisenstein" impression?
How many Harry Potter Fans does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Researcher 185550 Posted Jul 4, 2003
I think I decided to post in 
for once, interesting people seem to agglomerate around it.
How many Harry Potter Fans does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Tonsil Revenge (PG) Posted Jul 4, 2003
Yeah, but the maintenance crew keeps complaining about how much effort it takes to get it off. Something about the enzymes from the mouth activating the algae in the brick...
How many Harry Potter Fans does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Mr. Christopher, enjoying the Magicians Guild game where he is called Polonius Franc, Elder Healer and local merchant Posted Jul 5, 2003
Are we getting off track, or have we finished this joke off once and for good?
How many Harry Potter Fans does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Researcher 185550 Posted Jul 17, 2003
Oh, if we are getting off track, let's stay there. Tangents are so much fun.
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- 45: Phoenix Ravenflame: Grand High Sheltie Goddess, Leader of Sorority of the Llama, Best Friend of Leprechan Paddy O'Furniture (Jul 4, 2003)
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- 47: Jim the Wonder Llama (back from yonder) (Jul 4, 2003)
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