If you read the label on some common items or a warning message, on things that we come into contact with in every day life, you would be amazed at the stupidity of the person who actually puts the text together....here is a list of some beauties....
Hair Dryer
Warning: Do not use while sleeping.
Foreign Food Processor
Not to be used for anything else.
Rowenta Iron
Warning: Never iron clothes on the body.
Vacuum Cleaner
Do not use to pick up Petrol or flammable liquids and do not use to pick up anything that is currently burning.
McDonald's Coffee
Warning - Contents may be hot.
7 Up
Contents under pressure. Cap may blow off causing eye or other serious injury. Point away from face and people, especially when opening.
Tesco Fruit Juice Carton
On bottom side: "Keep Upright".
Sainsburys Mineral Water
Suitable for vegetarians.
Child-Sized Superman Costume
Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly.
Champion Swimmer Supporter Jockstrap
This product is only to be prescribed by a physician and fitted only by a trained technician.
Various Computers
Keyboard not detected. Press F1 to continue.
Lucent Technologies Model 6210 Telephone
The following is found on page 4 of the instruction book:
To place or answer a call, lift the handset.
To place a call, dial the desired number.
To end the call, hang up the handset.
Another gem, also on Page 4:
To put a call on Hold: Press "Hold".
Mark and Spencer's Bread Pudding
Product will be hot after heating.
Sainsbury Peanuts
Warning: This product contains nuts.
Nabisco Easy Cheese Spread
For best results, remove cap.
Bowl Fresh Toilet Cleaner
Safe to use around pets and children, although it is not recommended that either be permitted to drink from toilet.
Dremel Electric Rotary Tool
This product not intended for use as a dental drill.
Arm & Hammer Scoopable Cat Litter
Safe to use around pets.
Demazin “Infant” Drops
This formula may cause drowsiness, if affected do not operate heavy machinery or drive a vehicle.
Boot's “Childrens” Cough Medicine
Do not drive a car or run machinery.
Bayer Aspirin
Do not take if allergic to aspirin.
Unknown Birth Control Pills
Do not use if you are pregnant, intend to become pregnant, or might be pregnant.
Nytol Sleep Aid
Warning: May cause drowsiness.
Zantac 75
Do not take if allergic to zantac.
Unknown Christmas Lights
Warning: For indoor or outdoor use only.
Komatsu Floodlight
This floodlight is capable of illuminating large areas, even in the dark.
Unknown Fire Extinguisher
Caution: Non-Flamable.
Energizer AAA 4 Pack
If swallowed, promptly see doctor.
Unknown Mattress
Warning: Do not attempt to swallow.
Unknown Matches
Caution: Contents may catch fire.
Unknown Parachute
Warning! Improper packing of this parachute may result in serious injury or death to the user.
Christmas Star – “Outdoor” Icicle Lights
For “indoor use only”.
Pine Mountain Fire Logs
Caution: Risk of fire.
Machettee
Caution: this tool will cut.
Unknown Car Fanbelt
Before installing this fanbelt, be sure you shut off the engine as it may cause irreversible injury.
Jonsreds Chainsaw
Do not attempt to stop chain with hands.
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Hair Dryer
Warning: Do not use while sleeping.
Foreign Food Processor
Not to be used for anything else.
Rowenta Iron
Warning: Never iron clothes on the body.
Vacuum Cleaner
Do not use to pick up Petrol or flammable liquids and do not use to pick up anything that is currently burning.
McDonald's Coffee
Warning - Contents may be hot.
7 Up
Contents under pressure. Cap may blow off causing eye or other serious injury. Point away from face and people, especially when opening.
Tesco Fruit Juice Carton
On bottom side: "Keep Upright".
Sainsburys Mineral Water
Suitable for vegetarians.
Child-Sized Superman Costume
Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly.
Champion Swimmer Supporter Jockstrap
This product is only to be prescribed by a physician and fitted only by a trained technician.
Various Computers
Keyboard not detected. Press F1 to continue.
Lucent Technologies Model 6210 Telephone
The following is found on page 4 of the instruction book:
To place or answer a call, lift the handset.
To place a call, dial the desired number.
To end the call, hang up the handset.
Another gem, also on Page 4:
To put a call on Hold: Press "Hold".
Mark and Spencer's Bread Pudding
Product will be hot after heating.
Sainsbury Peanuts
Warning: This product contains nuts.
Nabisco Easy Cheese Spread
For best results, remove cap.
Bowl Fresh Toilet Cleaner
Safe to use around pets and children, although it is not recommended that either be permitted to drink from toilet.
Dremel Electric Rotary Tool
This product not intended for use as a dental drill.
Arm & Hammer Scoopable Cat Litter
Safe to use around pets.
Demazin “Infant” Drops
This formula may cause drowsiness, if affected do not operate heavy machinery or drive a vehicle.
Boot's “Childrens” Cough Medicine
Do not drive a car or run machinery.
Bayer Aspirin
Do not take if allergic to aspirin.
Unknown Birth Control Pills
Do not use if you are pregnant, intend to become pregnant, or might be pregnant.
Nytol Sleep Aid
Warning: May cause drowsiness.
Zantac 75
Do not take if allergic to zantac.
Unknown Christmas Lights
Warning: For indoor or outdoor use only.
Komatsu Floodlight
This floodlight is capable of illuminating large areas, even in the dark.
Unknown Fire Extinguisher
Caution: Non-Flamable.
Energizer AAA 4 Pack
If swallowed, promptly see doctor.
Unknown Mattress
Warning: Do not attempt to swallow.
Unknown Matches
Caution: Contents may catch fire.
Unknown Parachute
Warning! Improper packing of this parachute may result in serious injury or death to the user.
Christmas Star – “Outdoor” Icicle Lights
For “indoor use only”.
Pine Mountain Fire Logs
Caution: Risk of fire.
Machettee
Caution: this tool will cut.
Unknown Car Fanbelt
Before installing this fanbelt, be sure you shut off the engine as it may cause irreversible injury.
Jonsreds Chainsaw
Do not attempt to stop chain with hands.
Niko