View Full Version : Lack of common sense
KB1GYQ
01-06-2005, 08:06 PM
cnn article (http://cnn.netscape.cnn.com/news/story.jsp?floc=ne-main-6-l1&flok=FF-APO-1120&idq=/ff/story/0001%2F20050106%2F0731562950.htm&sc=1120)
1st: On a toilet brush: "Do not use for personal hygiene''
2nd: On a children's scooter: "This product moves when used"
3rd: On a digital thermometer: "Once used rectally, the thermometer should not be used orally"
Anyone got better?
Seen on back of Automobile Sunscreen , " Please remove this screen before attempting to operate vehicle ! " # # Well, DUUUUH !http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
Actually, I've always thought that famous warning on a rear-view mirror was a bit obvious, "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear!"
On a bag of airline peanuts:
WARNING: CONTAINS PEANUTS.
McDonald's coffee: WARNING! Contents HOT!
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N0KLT
01-06-2005, 09:52 PM
One of my favorites was the warning on some sort of cold medication for toddlers or younger to not operate heavy equipment while taking this medication.
KC0KBH
01-06-2005, 10:10 PM
On a Husky chainsaw-
Warning! Do not attempt to stop chain with hands or genitals.
That is why I buy STIHL.
KC0KBH
01-06-2005, 10:11 PM
Also, check out the warnings on Engrish.com.
w2wtf
01-07-2005, 01:44 AM
On a IV catheter and a urinary/bladder cathader
"Single patient use only"
On a cardiac defibrillator. (machine used to shock the heart)
"Follow directions to avoid scorching patient"
On a pack of smokes
"Cigarette smoke may causes cancer"
Quote[/b] (WF7I @ Jan. 06 2005,14:31)]McDonald's coffee: WARNING! #Contents HOT!
Due to the famous McDonalds lawsuit.
Do a search on the web about the lawsuit in question. It really is good reading. If you recall, it involved an older lady who spilled a hot cup of McDonalds coffee onto her lap while driving & took McDonalds to court.
What you will find in the "nitty gritty" of this suit is that McDonalds was given MANY CHANCES to pay for the ladys E.R. visit ($400 or so, I can't recall the exact figure) but would not agree pay a dime...........The rest is history.
Tom kcØw
I still think McDonald's should ONLY have agreed to pay the fine if the lady in question had agreed to tattoo "Dumber than a bag of hammers" on her own forehead as a requirement for cashing the check..
w2wtf
01-07-2005, 02:07 AM
Well the stupid warnings are only there because someone did it before
N0KLT
01-07-2005, 03:39 AM
Quote[/b] (kg4foy @ Jan. 06 2005,20:07)]Well the stupid warnings are only there because someone did it before
Yeah, that is what is so scarey about most of them. Just thinking someone did something to get that warning on the chainsaw about not stoping the chain with your genitals is really really scary.
w2wtf
01-07-2005, 04:46 AM
Abd my absolute favorite
On a book of matches
"may cause fire if improperly used"
KG4CGC
01-07-2005, 11:21 AM
Lose the warnings, clean up the gene pool!
KD7WHQ
01-08-2005, 01:01 AM
Well how about the one on my woodstove warning that it gets hot during operation.
Duh! Thats a FIRE in there, stupid!
ka4geh
01-08-2005, 03:09 AM
A little off the thread, but, if you haven't already, try <www.darwinawards.com> for some real screamers. Its about idiots with the good grace to remove themselves from the human gene pool in spectacularly stupid ways. Usually a postumous honor. Some great urban legands in there too.
N7AAO
01-08-2005, 03:18 AM
Quote[/b] (KG4CGC @ Jan. 07 2005,04:21)]Lose the warnings, clean up the gene pool!
The gene pool probably could use a little chlorine.
On Cops the other nite I saw a rerun of one where three people were coming out the back door of a Goodwill store with some items... in the wee hours of the morning.
Their reasoning? "Goodwill gives stuff to folks that are poor."
Oh, they were on their way home after picking up their friend... who just got out of jail.
Yep, chlorine in the gene pool might be good.
KC0NBW
01-08-2005, 06:16 PM
a warning label on a butane lighter
caution! do not use near fire or open flame!
"we're freezing and i would like to start a fire but the warning on this here lighter says not to use it by a fire or open flame, what'll we do?"
KG4CGC
01-08-2005, 06:51 PM
Quote[/b] (KC0NBW @ Jan. 08 2005,07:16)]a warning label on a butane lighter
caution! do not use near fire or open flame!
"we're freezing and i would like to start a fire but the warning on this here lighter says not to use it by a fire or open flame, what'll we do?"
Rub 2 sticks together because you sure as heck better not use that lighter!
KC0NBW
01-09-2005, 04:13 AM
Quote[/b] (KG4CGC @ Jan. 08 2005,11:51)]Quote[/b] (KC0NBW @ Jan. 08 2005,07:16)]a warning label on a butane lighter
caution! do not use near fire or open flame!
"we're freezing and i would like to start a fire but the warning on this here lighter says not to use it by a fire or open flame, what'll we do?"
Rub 2 sticks together because you sure as heck better not use that lighter!
but i'm too cold to try to find some sticks! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
another one i saw once on a curling iron---
warning,surface gets hot, do not insert in mouth,ears or any other bodily orifices.
do you suppose that had become a major problem somewhere? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
KI4GKW
01-09-2005, 04:31 AM
Quote[/b] (KC0KBH @ Jan. 06 2005,15:10)]On a Husky chainsaw-
Warning! #Do not attempt to stop chain with hands or genitals.
That is why I buy STIHL.
One word,
Ouch
Paul
KI4GKW
KC0NBW
01-09-2005, 04:35 AM
Quote[/b] (KC0KBH @ Jan. 06 2005,15:10)]On a Husky chainsaw-
Warning! #Do not attempt to stop chain with hands or genitals.
That is why I buy STIHL.
you buy stihl because they are safe to use your hands or genitals to stop the chain?
they must not be much of a saw! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif