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02-06-2004, 10:15 AM
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">An oldie but goodie............</DIV>
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<DIV>In Honor of Stupid People</DIV>
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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 Sears 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."
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02-06-2004, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Carnivore
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 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?)
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Ok these two bother me. The first one because most are common sence but I have no idea what in the heck they are talking about. The second one, well, do I have to explain?
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02-08-2004, 10:10 AM
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I will sadly and reluctantly admit that I know someone guilty of #7. (No, it's not me) He and I were about to go out bar hopping, (I was single at the time) and he put on his "lucky" shirt when he realized it was a bit wrinkled. He decided to use the steam feature to smooth it out a bit. Well, he held the cloth away from his body and used the iron to steam the shirt. He yelled at the how hot the steam was on his fingers and while shaking them to cool them off, pressed the hot iron against his chest. This happened about 12 years ago. When I last saw him 2 years ago hestill had a scar there. The pathetic thing is that we were'nt even running late or anything.
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02-08-2004, 10:28 AM
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lol What about the lead warnings on everything fishing related? I don't get that. Are there lead parts on fishing rods or does my newell have a lead frame?
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02-09-2004, 09:13 AM
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Well it is he lawyers faults for this stuff. If there is a detectable amount of led in any item it has to have a warning.
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02-09-2004, 11:40 AM
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LOL... dude, those were soo funny! Like Sinker said... I can understand some of those but the one about the chain saw and the jap food processor? OH MY!
ROFL!!!
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02-09-2004, 12:54 PM
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yeah Carni just revealed just how stupid people are and just how safe companies have to be to avoid lawsuits from those same stupid people.
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02-09-2004, 01:07 PM
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Yeah, its like the another weird one he told me...
Why is it that the state of Maine had to outlaw animal necrophilia? Is it that big of a problem up there? [img]smileys/smiley11.gif[/img]lol...
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02-09-2004, 08:51 PM
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Is that the sickest thing or what? It is a sad day when some one is so board that they could even think let alone do it so that a law had to be passed.
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02-09-2004, 08:53 PM
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