Sunday, January 07, 2007

LABELS OF STUPIDITY...

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 hair dryer: "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 a 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." [Oops, too late!]
  6. On Marks and Spencer Bread Pudding: "Product will be hot after heating." [As sure 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 do 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!]

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