In Honor of Stupid People

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In Honor 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.

On a Sears hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping.

(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):

Don 't 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?)

Enjoy folksies!

Dave

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

And you know what gets me? The fact that somewhere, some idiot stick has done every single one of those stupid things, sued the manufacturer, and WON.:eek:

I think my all-time favorite is the warning I found on my blow-dryer, which tells the consumer not to use it while a) sleeping, and b), in the shower. Ya THINK?!

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Now THAT is some insightful stuff!:roll

You have an eye, for sure!

Cathy

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Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.

Worked in a nursing home laudry room for 6 months. One washer had a label on the side: "Warning: Do not put any person in this washer." WTH??????

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Very funny, Dave! :D

LPN2B2004, that's hilarious! :D

Kacy

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Originally posted by MD Terminator

In Honor of Stupid People

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?)

The scariest part is the warnings usually come about because someone DID do it! Maybe someone really thought they had brass ones? Dunno...:chuckle

Funny, thanks!

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Originally posted by LisaRN2B

The scariest part is the warnings usually come about because someone DID do it! Maybe someone really thought they had brass ones? Dunno...:chuckle

Funny, thanks!

TOO FUNNY!!!.......and it does bring new meaning to the term "woody" doesn't it?!?!...hee hee:chuckle :chuckle

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Specializes in ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management.

Dave -- Saw the above list a long while ago, but still hilarious!

Thanks.

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