Changing a Light Bulb with Permits

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

Three. One to pull a permit, one to schedule the inspector, and one to change the bulb.

Explanation

Explain Bear

Listen up, dim-bulb. The joke is mocking how government red tape turns a one-man task into a three-man circus. You probably need an inspector just to find your own socks in the morning.

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