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made me chuckle (suitable for under 18's

Posted: 16 Feb 2007 09:39 am
by redline
>In honour of Stupid People.
>In case you needed further proof that the human race is doomed through
>stupidity, here are some ACTUAL label instructions on consumer goods.
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>On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom) -- "Do not turn upside
>down."
>(well...duh, a bit late, huh!)
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>On Sainsbury's peanuts -- "Warning: contains nuts."
>(talk about a news flash)
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>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 bulldozers.)
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>On Marks &Spencer Bread Pudding -- "Product will be hot after heating."
>(...and you thought????...)
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> On a Sears hairdryer -- Do not use while sleeping.
> (That's the only time I have to work on my hair.)
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>On a bag of Fritos -- You could be a winner! No purchase necessary.
>Details inside.
>(the shoplifter special?)
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>On a bar of Dial soap -- "Directions: Use like regular soap."
>(and that would be???....)
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>On some Swanson frozen dinners -- "Serving suggestion: Defrost."
>(but, it's just a suggestion.)
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>On packaging for a Rowenta iron -- "Do not iron clothes on body."
>(but wouldn't this save me time?)
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>On Nytol Sleep Aid -- "Warning: May cause drowsiness."
>(..I'm taking this because???....)
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>On most brands of Christmas lights -- "For indoor or outdoor use only."
>(as opposed to what?)
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>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.)
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>On an American Airlines packet of nuts -- "Instructions: Open packet,
>eat nuts."
>(Step 3: say what?)
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>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.)
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Posted: 16 Feb 2007 10:21 am
by Nick C
To be fair on the people who wrote those - some people really are that stupid!

Posted: 16 Feb 2007 11:15 am
by germ
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Posted: 16 Feb 2007 12:39 pm
by MJ
You missed a few gems :)


On the side label of a bottle of Tesco Milk. Warning: Contains Milk


Recently Cadbury recalled some easter egg products as they didn't have correct nut allergy warnings. Including "Dairy Milk Fruit and Nut Easter Egg 445g" I wonder how many people didn't know that had nut traces in it.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6349199.stm


Or how about in hotel bathrooms you have a massive yellow sign saying hot water could be hot. Well I hope it is!

Posted: 16 Feb 2007 01:48 pm
by redline
To be fair,I think major companies have to be very belt and braces about these things because this world of ours is becoming so litigation focussed , another thing we can thank the bloody yanks for.

like in that top gear special someone wanted to sue clarkson because he was a year out on the age of his camaro

Posted: 16 Feb 2007 02:01 pm
by MJ
Oh yeah, they're only doing it to protect their backs, but it's still funny ;)

Posted: 16 Feb 2007 02:24 pm
by Cornholio
I know this is a bit different, but it does remind me of that bit from "So long, and thanks for all the fish".

To paraphrase: "When Wonko saw the instructions on a packet of toothpicks, he became convinced that the world had gone crazy".

Posted: 17 Feb 2007 07:36 pm
by IvanS.
sm53 sm53 great... no comments.