Are we that stupid?
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Are we that stupid?
I did a search and didn't find this posted anywhere. Some of these are priceless....
In case you needed further proof that the human race
is doomed through stupidity, here are some actual
label instructions on consumer goods.
On a Sear's hairdryer:
Do not use while sleeping.
(Damn, and that's the only time I have to work on my
hair).
On a bag of Fritos:
You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.
(the shoplifter special)
On a bar of Dial soap:
"Directions: Use like regular soap."
(and that would be how???)
On some Swanson frozen dinners:
"Serving suggestion: Defrost."
(but, it's "just" a suggestion)
On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom):
"Do not turn upside down."
(well, duh, a bit late, huh!)
On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding:
"Product will be hot after heating."
(And you thought????)
On packaging for a Rowenta iron:
"Do not iron clothes on body."
(but wouldn't this save me more time?)
On Boot's Children Cough Medicine:
"Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking
this medication."
(We could do a lot to reduce the rate of construction
accidents if we could just get those 5-year-olds with
head-colds off those forklifts.)
On Nytol Sleep Aid:
"Warning: May cause drowsiness."
(And I'm taking this because???)
On most brands of Christmas lights:
"For indoor or outdoor use only."
(as opposed to what?)
On a Japanese food processor:
"Not to be used for the other use."
(Now, somebody out there, help me on this. I'm a bit curious.)
On Sainsbury's peanuts:
"Warning: contains nuts."
(talk about a news flash)
On an American Airlines packet of nuts:
"Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts."
(Step 3: maybe, uh, fly Delta?)
On a child's superman costume:
"Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly."
(I don't blame the company. I blame the parents for
this one.)
On a Swedish chainsaw:
"Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals."
(Oh my God. Was there a lot of this happening somewhere?)
Duffer
In case you needed further proof that the human race
is doomed through stupidity, here are some actual
label instructions on consumer goods.
On a Sear's hairdryer:
Do not use while sleeping.
(Damn, and that's the only time I have to work on my
hair).
On a bag of Fritos:
You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.
(the shoplifter special)
On a bar of Dial soap:
"Directions: Use like regular soap."
(and that would be how???)
On some Swanson frozen dinners:
"Serving suggestion: Defrost."
(but, it's "just" a suggestion)
On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom):
"Do not turn upside down."
(well, duh, a bit late, huh!)
On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding:
"Product will be hot after heating."
(And you thought????)
On packaging for a Rowenta iron:
"Do not iron clothes on body."
(but wouldn't this save me more time?)
On Boot's Children Cough Medicine:
"Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking
this medication."
(We could do a lot to reduce the rate of construction
accidents if we could just get those 5-year-olds with
head-colds off those forklifts.)
On Nytol Sleep Aid:
"Warning: May cause drowsiness."
(And I'm taking this because???)
On most brands of Christmas lights:
"For indoor or outdoor use only."
(as opposed to what?)
On a Japanese food processor:
"Not to be used for the other use."
(Now, somebody out there, help me on this. I'm a bit curious.)
On Sainsbury's peanuts:
"Warning: contains nuts."
(talk about a news flash)
On an American Airlines packet of nuts:
"Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts."
(Step 3: maybe, uh, fly Delta?)
On a child's superman costume:
"Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly."
(I don't blame the company. I blame the parents for
this one.)
On a Swedish chainsaw:
"Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals."
(Oh my God. Was there a lot of this happening somewhere?)
Duffer
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Companies are forced to label the obvious to avoid law suits. What's that saying, one bad apple spoils the bunch?
An example:
You know some idiot tried to string some lights up in their pool. They were, deservingly so, electrocuted. The company was forced to pay millions of dollars for not having a warning on the packaging.
It's sad, some people are too dumb to use common sense but smart enough to pick up the phone and call a lawyer. People need to take responsibility for their actions.
An example:
Originally posted by Duffer
On most brands of Christmas lights:
"For indoor or outdoor use only."
(as opposed to what?)
On most brands of Christmas lights:
"For indoor or outdoor use only."
(as opposed to what?)
It's sad, some people are too dumb to use common sense but smart enough to pick up the phone and call a lawyer. People need to take responsibility for their actions.
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