Sawyer jokes

My friend and writing student Nicholas Collins sent me these wonderful jokes he came up with, based on my books. You'll have to know my novels well to get them all -- but I think they're terrific!

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How many mindscans (uploads) does it take to change a light bulb?

Only one, but it will cost a lot of money because he'll want to ship the old bulb all the way to High Eden on the moon.

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

Only one, and the best part is you know he'll be around to change the bulb for you again next time, and the time after that, and the time after that ... etc.

How many female Waldahudin does it take to change a light bulb?

I don't know, she keeps waiting for a male to do it for her.

How many male Waldahudin does it take to change a light bulb?

I don't know, they keep fighting over who should get to change it.

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

Well, we started with a group of eight, but now there's only one left, so he'd better be able to change the bulb.

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

I'm not sure, I forgot to count them - but I can check the alibi archive, right?

How many characters from Flashforward does it take to change a light bulb?

Only one, but they can all warn you when the bulb will need changing twenty-one years in advance.

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

Maybe a few, or more, or a lot, or some ... I'm not really sure (and neither are the Wreeds).

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