Light Bulb Jokes

Do you like to tell or listen to jokes?

Have you heard any light bulb jokes?

Light bulb jokes are like ‘chicken that crossed the road’ jokes in that there are so many of variations.

Useful Words

Have you heard of the following words?

Punchline

Stereotype

Pun

A light bulb joke is a joke that asks how many people of a certain group are needed to change (replace or screw in) a light bulb. Generally, the punchline, answer highlights a stereotype of the target group.

Q: How many doctors does it take to screw in a light bulb?

A: Three: One to find a bulb specialist, one to find a bulb installation specialist, and one to bill it all to Medicare.  

Q: How many consultants does it take to change a light bulb?

A: I'll have an estimate for you a week from Monday.

Q: How many mystery writers does it take to screw in a light bulb?

A: Two: One to screw it almost all the way in and the other to give it a surprising twist at the end.

Q: How many politicians does it take to change a light bulb?

A:  Two. One to change it, and another one to change it back again.

OR A:  Four, one to change it and the other three to deny it.

1. What are these jokes saying about each of these professions?

Doctors …………………………………………………………………………………

Consultants …………………………………………………………………………………

Mystery writers …………………………………………………………………………………

Politicians …………………………………………………………………………………

2. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

3. Can you make your own light bulb joke about yourself?

i.e. How many students does it take to change a light bulb?

4. How many fathers does it take to change a light bulb?