Monday, January 09, 2006

Duh!

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 Sear's 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 Boots 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 Sunsbury'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 Delta?)

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.)

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