- How many first year engineering students does it take to change a light bulb?
-> None. That's a second year subject - How many 2nd year engineering students does it take to change a light bulb?
-> One, but the rest of the class copies the report - How many 3rd year engineering students does it take to change a light bulb?
-> "Will this question be in the final examination?" - How many civil engineers does it take to change a light bulb?
-> Two. One to do it and one to steady the chandelier - How many electrical engineers does it take to change a light bulb?
-> None. They simply redefine darkness as the industry standard - How many computer engineers does it take to change a light bulb?
"Why bother? The socket will be obsolete in 6 months anyway" - How many mechanical engineers does it take to change a light bulb?
-> Five. One to decide which way the bulb ought to turn, one to calculate the force required, one to design a tool with which to turn the bulb, one to design a comfortable - but functional - handgrip, and one to use all this equipment
Monday, December 3, 2007
Engineers and Light bulbs
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