Inspector and the Contractor

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A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a man below. He decended a bit and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don't know where I am."

The man below replied, "You're in a hot air balloon, hovering approximately 30 feet above the ground. You're between 27 and 28 degrees north latitude and between 82 and 83 degrees west longitude."

"You must be an electrical inspector," said the ballonist.

"I am," replied the man, "How did you know?"

"Well," answered the ballonist, "eveything you told me is, technically correct, but I've no idea what to make of your information, and the fact is I'm still lost. Frankly, you've not been much help at all. If anything, you've delayed my trip."

The man below responded, "You must be an electrical contractor."

"I am, "replied the balloonist, "but how dis you know?"

"Well," said the man, "you don't know where you are or where your are going. You have risen to where you are due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a promise which you have no idea how to keep, and you expect people beneath you to solve your problems. The fact is you are in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but now, somehow, it's my fault!"

Just a little fun for the holiday!
 
:grin: I've always liked that one. Here's another that can be modified to fit the situation.

An electrician, inspector, and engineer have all been sentenced to death by guillotine. When the day finally arrives they lead all three out. The electrician goes first. "Would you like to be face up or face down?" The executioner asks. "Face down," he says. When the executioner pulls the handle, the blade jams and remains in place. "By law, you must be set free." So the electrician is set free. Next, it is the inspector's turn. "Would you like to be face up or face down?" The executioner asks. He also asks to be face down. When the executioner pulls the handle, the blade once again jams. "By law, you must be set free." So the inspector is set free. Lastly, it is the engineers turn. "Would you like to be face up or face down?" The executioner asks. But this time, the engineer asks to be face up. As he is placed in the blocks he looks up at the blade and says, "Ya know, I think I see your problem..."
 
One day a plumber, an electrician and a computer programmer are in a car when the car suddenly stops running. The plumber says "I bet it's the fuel pump. Replace that, and we'll be on our way."
The electrician says, "No, it's electrical. Start by checking the fuses."
The programmer says, "You're both wrong. It's the computer. Let's get out, then get back in again."
 
(sitting w/ arms crossed) i didn't think it was very funny at all. first off, the electrical contractor would never have been in the balloon. that's what helpers are for.
 
480sparky said:
......The programmer says, "You're both wrong. It's the computer. Let's get out, then get back in again."
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Reminds me of this one:

A GC, engineer, and electrician are driving in a car when they get a flat tire. The get out of the car and discuss the situation.

The GC says, "Maybe I should go into town and buy a new tire. I'm sure I can haggle with the tire store and get us a great deal."

The engineer stops him, saying, "Wait, before you do that, we need to determine the grade of the road, the asphalt temperature, and the average rate of speed we will be traveling to know the best tire to bargain for."

The electrician laughs and shakes his head. "What's wrong with you guys? Heck, we have a spare tire in the trunk - now all we have to do is start swapping tires until we find the flat one!"
 
ceknight said:
Reminds me of this one:

A GC, engineer, and electrician are driving in a car when they get a flat tire. The get out of the car and discuss the situation.

The GC says, "Maybe I should go into town and buy a new tire. I'm sure I can haggle with the tire store and get us a great deal."

The engineer stops him, saying, "Wait, before you do that, we need to determine the grade of the road, the asphalt temperature, and the average rate of speed we will be traveling to know the best tire to bargain for."

The electrician laughs and shakes his head. "What's wrong with you guys? Heck, we have a spare tire in the trunk - now all we have to do is start swapping tires until we find the flat one!"
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Now THAT'S funny. Trouble shooting at its finest.
 
ceknight said:
The electrician laughs and shakes his head. "What's wrong with you guys? Heck, we have a spare tire in the trunk - now all we have to do is start swapping tires until we find the flat one!"
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:grin: Classic
 
LawnGuyLandSparky said:
How many electricians does it take to change a lightbulb? One. Just hold it in the socket as the whole world revolves around us!
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ROTHLMAO!
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An EE, EC, and an EI are travelling in a small plane together when all of a sudden the pilot and co-pilot walk into the cabin to announce that they're going to have to bail out. "The plane is going down!" The pilots put on their parachutes, open the door, and jump out. The passengers look around and soon realize there's not enough chutes for them all. There's quite a bit of discussion on the matter when finally the EE says "Look, if it weren't for me you guys wouldn't have any work. I am the pinacle of the electrical industry therefor I get one of the chutes!" He reaches down and grabs one and out the door he goes. The EI looks at the EC and says "Son, I've been in this industry a long time and I appreciate the hard work you guys do. I've had a good long life so why don't you take the last chute.". The EC smiles and says "Naw, we're good man. The engineer jumped out with my backpack on." :wink:
 
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