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You wouldn't think a light bulb needs its own instructional video but Web Series Archivesyou've never encountered GE's C light bulbs.

Behold this three-minute long instructional video on how to reset these incredibly dumb app-connected lightbulbs.

While the video was posted in January, it's recently surfaced thanks to eagle-eyed Twitter user Josh Jordan, who reveled in its absurd delight.

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The instructions seem too absurd to be true but Jordan checked the instructions in the video against those on the official GE help website and they match up perfectly.

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At least one YouTube commenter couldn't help wondering if 30 Rock's Jack Donaghy had finally made it to the head of GE.

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So much for "smart" technology.

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