What is the oddest product warning label that you have seen? (like the warning on a hairdryer, "do not operate while asleep" or on a Dremel Electric Rotary Tool "This product not intended for use as a dental drill.")
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on a superman costume "does not enable you to fly"
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"Not for human consumption" on rat poison. Thanks, I never would have figured that out! :P
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There are a whole lot of them here: http://www.dumb.com/productwarnings.htm My favorite is the one for sleeping pills..."May cause drowsiness."
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I think: Sleeping Pills Warning: May cause Drowsiness, is kind of weird...
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Sleeping Pills Warning: May cause Drowsiness
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Mattress Warning: Do not attempt to swallow Christmas Lights Warning: For indoor or outdoor use only.
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The bright blue plastic goo used for 'water' in a ship in a bottle was labeled DO NOT EAT!
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Planter's Peanuts: Warning, contains peanuts.
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On my BBQ when i got it there was a sticker saying 'not for use indoors or as a stove' haha
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I have a folding sunscreen for my windshield labeled "do not operate vehicle while screen is in place". What bothers me is that I can imagine people for whom this warning is helpful.
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On a lighter,says,keep away from extreme heat or open flame.
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Green Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, which is Suitable For Vegetarians. Can I have a bowl of shampoo for the starter.
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On a Bic lighter, do not light near face...
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On a tin of cat food: not intended for humans. Do not eat like regular food. Really? Oh that's a shame, I was thinking of making a nice lasagne out of it! For christ sake!
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My hairdryer has an idiot diagram (circle with a slash through it) showing not to drop it into the bathtub.
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The really weird part about all of these warnings is that someone had to have done all of them to make the company put them on the label in the first place!
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Disposable Razor- Do not use during an earthquake.
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On bags of peanuts, for people with nut allergies: Warning: Contains nuts. (?????!)
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i bought a brand new fighters 18 inch blade, and on the box it said"warning contents sharp" or on coffee "contants may be hot" wtf humans are supose to be the smartest things on the planet and yet we need warnings like these.
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One of my favorites is the one on pizza boxes-"please remove pizza from cardboard boxes before placing in oven".
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'If affected by drowsiness, do not drive, or operate machinery.' On pill bottles, medication, etc. Very good advice......thanks for that!!! JamesD;-)
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Childrens cold medication (DO NOT DRIVE OR OPERATE HEAVY MACHINARY WHILE TAKING THIS MEDICINE) Cause every 5 year old gets hopped up on cold meds and gets on a tractor! And, the sad part is, they are required to put these warnings on things because they happen!
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In Sweden McDonalds have this campaign were they give out free seeds at their restaurants, for tomatoes and so on. The bags read: "Contains small parts, not recommended for children under 3 years." I have also seen nut bags with the text: "may contains traces of nuts".
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'Do not insert into any bodily orifice' - a curling iron. 'Do not operate near genitals' - a chainsaw. Kind of makes you wonder who would admit they had done these things in order to sue the company?
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Matches: "may cause fire" Kids' clothes: "Do not expose to naked flames" - what, like I'd expose my child to naked flames, but not if they were dressed?!
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Toilet cleaner brush: Do not use in mouth.
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Bottle of pop. Be careful while opening. Cap could cause injury to yourself or others.
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On the shampoo I regularly use it says "This is not a food product" in the tiniest letters on the back, it says shampoo in massive letters! why would you read the warning but not the bit that says shampoo!!
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A pair of socks - warn the iron A knife -keep out of children infant cough medicine - do not operate heavy machinery under influence.
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For meat packageing, "96% fart free," You better watchout for that other 4%
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On an iron: WARNING do NOT iron clothing that is on your body. LMAO
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On my peanut butter jar - allergy warning: contains peanuts. HUH!! Also, candles: Do not leave candle burning when you leave your house. (I actually know someone who did this, and was shocked when she came home and her coffee table was ruined because the flame burned a hole through the side of the candle and wax spread all over her table. She's lucky her house didn't burn down.)
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heres just a few: Hair Coloring Do not use as an ice cream topping. Mattress Warning: Do not attempt to swallo Here where i got them and more:: http://bored.com/crazywarnings/index.htm
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no one over 50 stone may use this trampoline
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On one of those little salt packages at McDonald's: SALT Contains salt
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i found the warning on the bottles of Scope mouthwash kind of odd,in case of accidental ingestion,call a poison control centre immediatly.
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"Every time I sit on it, I'll think of that," she said.
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"Do not use for drying pets." -- In the manual for a microwave oven. "Do not use orally after using rectally." -- In the instructions for an electric thermometer. "Do not eat if seal is missing." -- On said seal.
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Back in 1992, I bought a Mossberg 500 pump action shotgun. When I brought it home and opened the box, there was a large, bright orange sticker across the breech opening (where you insert the rounds into the magazine) that said "Danger. Firing a loaded weapon at a person can cause injury or death." I have often wondered if that sticker was s a result of some lawsuit.
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on a sunblock bottle "for external use only" ...but how else can I protect my internal organs from UV rays?!
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on a japenese knife set it said WARNING DO NOT USE ON YOUR CHILDREN i thought to myself WTF
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On a Sweedish Chainsaw - "Warning! do not attempt to stop blade with hands."
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Forklifts: Donmot opperate while intoxicated... DUH! I knew that!
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Well, the oddest thing I've ever heard about a warning label was on a airplane, years ago. Apparently the lady sitting behind me had never flown before. She was also apparently related to 'Jedd Clampitt.' Proudly, and loudly she exclaimed to the flight attendant: "This sign says 'fasten your seat belt while seated....well, how the hell else could you do it?" Seriously!
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Health warning on Japanese cigarettes, "Be careful of too much smoking."
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On a Old Cold Medicine box: It is well to take a hot foot bath or drink a hot lemonade just before going to bed. Cover up well so as to get up a good sweat. Drink Water Freely.
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On a lot of those big rubbermade storage bins, there is actually a warning with illustration on the bottom of the lid explaining not to store babies in the bin.
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"Do not wear in the rain" read the label inside my new hat. I live in Scotland.
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I kid you not, on an information paper that I got with a lava lamp, it said, word for word: "Ingestion of alcohol and/or drugs will NOT make the lava lamp appear more psychedelic. Instead, your head will explode."
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In the hospital we use alcohol gel and sprays and they are outside of every bay...with a label saying 'do not drink!'
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Insurance does not cover acts of God.
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Heameroid cream: not to be taken oraly
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there was like a hand held candle starter and it said warning very flammable. I mean like DUH
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On a new bed. click image
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That stupid tag on mattresses that says "Do not remove before product has been sold." I did, however, make use of this once. Some pushy salesman was trying to get me to buy one I didn't like, so I ripped the tag off, stuffed the tag in his front shirt pocked, & said "I'm telling!"
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On a package of peanuts - "May contain traces of nuts" Ya think??
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on a product used in the mouth: Warning: Do not place in mouth. hahahahaha
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There was a guy in my hometown who tried to sue a lumber company. His reason? There was no label on a sheet of plywood stating the dangers of picking up splinters by... having his way with the knotholes. TRUE story.
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Lays fat free potato chips: "may cause anal seepage"
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For many PCs, if you disconnect your keyboard from your computer then reboot, during the boot sequence it will say: "No keyboard is detected. Please press the F1 key."
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weight gainer supplement. Do not use for weight reduction.
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On a well-taped cardboard box: Do not open with sharp object.
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on a hot coffee... warning hot... DUH!
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On a can of deck stain: avoid spontaneous combustion. How the hell do you avoid spontaneous combustion?
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On a package of Equal sugarfree sweetener *it says consult a physician before consuming*
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on a chain saw.... do not attemp to stop with ur hand on an iorn... do not iorn while clothes are on your body
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I have a can of spray paint that warns ''Do not direct spray toward eyes of face.'' Hows that for ''stupid''?
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Feb. issue of Consumer Reports "Selling It" has a phone book which instructs the user "Do not use while driving"
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Due to a previous lawsuit, Winnebago now has a warning of something to this effect in all their motorhomes, "Do not leave driver's seat while vehicle is in motion."
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On a power drill- "Warning, do not put in ear".
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It was a small screwdriver set, said "do not insert into penis"
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i have a pair of jeans and the washing label says remove before washing!!!!!!!
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Ginsu knife - "keep out of children"........Look it up!!!! it's there
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On a bag of peanuts........ ' may contain nuts'
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"Do not eat toner." On a toner cartridge for a laser printer. =/
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