Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity

R. · 25 Mar 2005, 17:34

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.

On a bag of Fritos -- You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.

On a bar of Dial soap -- "Directions: Use like regular soap."

On some Swanson frozen dinners -- "Serving suggestion: Defrost."

On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom) -- "Do not turn upside down."

On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding -- "Product will be hot after heating."

On packaging for a Rowenta iron -- "Do not iron clothes on body."

On Boot's Children's Cough Medicine -- "Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication."

On Nytol Sleep Aid -- "Warning: May cause drowsiness."

On most brands of Christmas lights -- "For indoor or outdoor use only."

On a Japanese food processor -- "Not to be used for the other use."

On Sainsbury's peanuts -- "Warning: contains nuts."

On an American Airlines packet of nuts -- "Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts."

On a child's Superman costume -- "Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly."

On a Swedish chainsaw -- "Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals."

Tim · 25 Mar 2005, 17:40

Hahaha,

those are great!!! We are doomed for sure!

Cathie · 25 Mar 2005, 19:34

...some of those are very worrying...does it mean that people have actually done some of these things???

DIZZY DRUMMER · 26 Mar 2005, 09:08

BRILLIANT

Love the chainsaw one

LostSoul · 26 Mar 2005, 22:54

Pat

black dog · 26 Mar 2005, 23:09

The chainsaw one sounds painful. Will have to tell my husband to make sure he knows before he goes out with his chainsaw

25 Mar 2005, 17:34	#1
R. You dig. Join Date: 02.04.2002 Location: On the fothermucker Posts: 7,179	Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity 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'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. 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 Lufthansa? 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?

25 Mar 2005, 17:40	#2
Tim The Butcher Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Westervoort, The Netherlands Posts: 10,321	Hahaha, those are great!!! We are doomed for sure!

25 Mar 2005, 19:34	#3
Cathie Sweet But Sadistic Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: Lincolnshire/Essex depending on the time of year! Posts: 4,098	...some of those are very worrying...does it mean that people have actually done some of these things???

26 Mar 2005, 09:08	#4
DIZZY DRUMMER Always Ready For A Bang Join Date: 30.11.2003 Location: Left In The Dark .......... AGAIN Posts: 6,389	BRILLIANT Love the chainsaw one

26 Mar 2005, 22:54	#5
LostSoul Got metal? Join Date: 06.11.2003 Location: Switzerland Posts: 2,109	Pat

26 Mar 2005, 23:09	#6
black dog Mega Loafer Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,667	The chainsaw one sounds painful. Will have to tell my husband to make sure he knows before he goes out with his chainsaw