Okay, this is my job--and the people I have to deal with. But in humorous form.
How many authors does it take to change a lightbulb?
But why do we have to change it?
How many developmental editors does it take to change a lightbulb?
Well, first we need to rip out the wiring.....
How many designers does it take to change a lightbulb?
Does it have to be a lightbulb?
How many production people does it take to change a lightbulb?
Damn it! I can't believe they're changing the freakin' lightbulb again!
How many managing editors does it take to change a lightbulb?
That lightbulb was supposed to be changed last week!
How many copy editors does it take to change a lightbulb?
The last time this question was asked it involved managing editors. Is the difference intentional? Should one or the other instance be changed? It seems inconsistent.
How many proofreaders does it take to change a lightbulb?
Proofreaders aren't supposed to change lightbulbs. They should just query them.
How many indexers does it take to change a lightbulb?
In what context are we looking for lightbulbs?