Human Stupidity

[VisiGod]

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.
(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???....)


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 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 bulldozers.)


On Nytol Sleep Aid
"Warning: May cause drowsiness."
(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: say what?)


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?)

[Elmoz]

the reason why exist those kind of instructions in some producs.

not because people are stupid, is because they are so clever that if the knife doesnt say it might cut you in half, they can sue you, because you dont tell them it could cut you in half or so.

even if it's that logic that will cut you, (thats an example that came to my mine hehe)

[MetDream]

Thanks Visigod, I needed a laugh today! I like that last one the best.

[sjmike]

thanks for the laughs, I like your Garfield signature as well.

[metmum]

On a bottle of drinking water I once saw

Contains no sodium
thats right it would be sea water if it did???

[King_Nothing]

Hahah those are funny. Like Elmoz said, I'm pretty sure that most of those are on there just incase someone is stupid enough to do anything that is mentioned, so they are just covering their asses.
Much like the idiots that sue Mcdonalds b/c the food makes them fat, or b/c they spilled coffee on their groin while leaving a drive-thru simply b/c the driver was holding the coffee between his legs...what a dink, he deserves that!

[superman321]

Those are very, very funny. It is also pretty sad that such instructions must be put on products to prevent money chasing morons from suing.

[OutlawTorn81]

And the really sad thing is that this is just the tip of the iceberg.

[superman321]

Yeah, too true mate. Although, warning that sleeping medication may cause drowsiness is pretty bad.

Now I am half tempted to check what stupid warnings, if any, meds we have around the home have on them.