Does a lightbulb mean inspiration?
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AntJR (
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November 7th, 2012
I know that each individual has their own symbols for inspiration, but do you think a light bulb is an accurate symbol for inspiration, like a general symbol that encompasses all inspiration…or is there no such thing? :)
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It depends entirely on artistic license. If the artist chooses to use the lighted bulb as a symbol, then Yes, it stands for inspiration. I believe, more commonly, it stands for “AH HA” understanding.
Inspiration could be a shooting star.
I agree with @YARNLADY that a light bulb means “aha” to most people. Or, a symbol of having clarity suddenly, an epiphany even.
I always thought it meant that the character had a sudden bright idea. (light bulb suddenly allowed person to see the light or solution?)
Like the others, I wouldn’t consider it a symbol of inspiration. “Aha!” or “Eureka!” come to mind, with the light bulb image.
I guess there probably isn’t any such absolute symbol for inspiration, but I have to say, cartoons were/are pretty good at using the light bulb idea as something concrete, for when a character got an idea or realized something or wtv. It gets the idea across and everyone understands.
@Symbeline I know right, it was funny when it was used in cartoons, its not used as much anymore nowadays though, unfortunately :)
I don’t watch much cartoons now unless they’re adult oriented, so I denno. Always seemed so classic to me though lol.
How many republicans does it take to change a lightbulb?
None, they only screw the poor….aye tharnk eww!
@ucme GA,LOL!
How many psychiatrists does it take to change a lightbulb?
One, but it takes a long time, and the lightbulb really has to want to change.
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