maandag, maart 18, 2002

In case you needed further proof that the human race
is doomed through stupidity, here are some actual
label instructions on consumer goods.

1. On Sears hairdryer: "Do not use while sleeping." (Gee, that's the only time I have to work on my hair.)
2. On a bag of Fritos:"You could be winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside." (Evidently, the shoplifter special.)
3. On a bar of Dial soap: "Directions: Use like regular soap." (And that would be how...?)
4. On some Swanson frozen dinners: "Serving suggestions: Defrost." (But it's *just* a suggestion.)
5. On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom of box): "Do not turn upside down." (DOH! too late!)
6. On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding: "Product will be hot after heating." (As night follows the day...)
7. On packaging for a Rowenta iron: "Do not iron clothes on body." (But wouldn't this save even more time?)
8. On Boot's Children's 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.)
9. On Nytol Sleep Aid: "Warning: May cause drowsiness." (One would hope.)
10. On most brands of Christmas lights:"For indoor or outdoor use only." (As opposed to what?)
11. On a Japanese food processor:"Not to be used for the other use." (I gotta admit, I'm curious.)
12. On Sainsbury's peanuts: "Warning: Contains nuts." (NEWS FLASH)
13. On an American Airlines packet of nuts: Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts." (Step 3: Fly Delta.)
14. On a child's Superman costume: "Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly." (I don't blame the company, I blame parents for this one.)
15. On a Swedish chain saw: "Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals." (Was there a chance of this happening somewhere? Good grief.)
16. On a bottle of Palmolive Dishwashing liquid: "Do not use on food." (Hey, Mom, we're out of syrup! It's okay honey just grab the Palmolive!)
17. On a tube of Crest Toothpaste: "If swallowed contact poison control." (Oh please. Have you ever heard about someone dying from swallowing a little toothpaste?)
18. On a bottle of ALL laundry detergent: "Remove clothing before distributing in washing machine." (Hey no more swimming in the washing machine kids.)