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The stupidest thing I ever read...
Posted: 2002-11-12 10:45pm
by weemadando
On a "Directions for use" in a packet of condoms...
12. Don't return used condoms to manufacturer through the mail.
I think that may even beat the "don't stop chain with hands or genitals"...
Re: The stupidest thing I ever read...
Posted: 2002-11-12 10:49pm
by CmdrWilkens
weemadando wrote:On a "Directions for use" in a packet of condoms...
12. Don't return used condoms to manufacturer through the mail.
I think that may even beat the "don't stop chain with hands or genitals"...
Well its right up there with the "don't stage dive in a car into a crowd" warning on a Mazda/Mitsubishi (forget which) commercial.
Re: The stupidest thing I ever read...
Posted: 2002-11-12 10:53pm
by Kuja
weemadando wrote:On a "Directions for use" in a packet of condoms...
12. Don't return used condoms to manufacturer through the mail.
I think that may even beat the "don't stop chain with hands or genitals"...
I've seen condoms with "must be worn for maximum effectiveness" on them
Re: The stupidest thing I ever read...
Posted: 2002-11-12 11:00pm
by Stormbringer
weemadando wrote:On a "Directions for use" in a packet of condoms...
12. Don't return used condoms to manufacturer through the mail.
I think that may even beat the "don't stop chain with hands or genitals"...
Nothing will ever top that warning for shear "well fucking duh" factor. Mind you that one comes close but not quite.
Posted: 2002-11-12 11:47pm
by Sienthal
Warning for an Air Conditioner:
"Please do not drop air conditioner(s) out windows"
Warning for a Hair Dryer:
"Do not use while sleeping"
And the classic
On bottom of juice carton:
"Do not tip upside down"
Posted: 2002-11-12 11:52pm
by The Yosemite Bear
Construction ladder.
Only place on a solid firm surface, ladder may slip if placed in mud, or manure.....
Posted: 2002-11-12 11:53pm
by Sienthal
Sometimes I wonder if the people who make these warnings write this stuff to make us think if there really is someone this stupid on Earth. But then I go to school, and I become enlightened to the truth.
Posted: 2002-11-12 11:56pm
by XaLEv
You ever think that maybe people put those warnings there just to fuck with us?
Posted: 2002-11-12 11:57pm
by Sienthal
Already entered as Global Conspiracy #372731 subsection AAC.
Posted: 2002-11-13 11:09am
by punkgothhippie
i think half the warnings placed on items are just to give people who write warning lables a good laugh and see what sort of possible return mail they might happen to get reflecting on how one of there "jokes" saved someones life
Posted: 2002-11-13 11:13am
by Knife
They are there because some dumbass did the act, and sued the company. Warnings like these help ease the liability of the company that makes the products.
My personal favorite is on batteries. If battery breaks open, do not eat contents.
Posted: 2002-11-13 07:06pm
by Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi
They have to put these warnings on s so someone doesn't sue because they put it up their nose and got thier friend pregnant.
What bout instructions on airpline packets of nuts? (Open packet, eat nuts)
Posted: 2002-11-13 07:08pm
by haas mark
1) Hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping.
2) On the bottom of certain desserts: Do not turn upside down.
Posted: 2002-11-13 07:08pm
by Kuja
Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi wrote:They have to put these warnings on s so someone doesn't sue because they put it up their nose and got thier friend pregnant.
What bout instructions on airpline packets of nuts? (Open packet, eat nuts)
Warning on package: "Warning, contains nuts." Well, no shit?
Posted: 2002-11-13 07:13pm
by haas mark
Peanut butter: "May contain nut products."
Posted: 2002-11-13 07:15pm
by Kuja
verilon wrote:1) Hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping.
2) On the bottom of certain desserts: Do not turn upside down.
LOL, but the Swedish chainsaw still takes it.
Posted: 2002-11-13 07:17pm
by haas mark
IG-88E wrote:verilon wrote:1) Hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping.
2) On the bottom of certain desserts: Do not turn upside down.
LOL, but the Swedish chainsaw still takes it.
WTF is the Swedish chainsaw?
Posted: 2002-11-13 07:19pm
by Kuja
verilon wrote:WTF is the Swedish chainsaw?
You've never heard of the Swedish chainsaw?
It's a chainsaw with a warning of one side:
"Warning. Do not attempt to stop with hands or genitals."
Posted: 2002-11-13 07:22pm
by haas mark
IG-88E wrote:verilon wrote:WTF is the Swedish chainsaw?
You've never heard of the Swedish chainsaw?
It's a chainsaw with a warning of one side:
"Warning. Do not attempt to stop with hands or genitals."
Oh. I forgot about that. I have heard you refer to it, but I continually forget about the warning. I've seen it on lawnmowers before, too.
Posted: 2002-11-13 08:49pm
by data_link
IG-88E wrote:verilon wrote:WTF is the Swedish chainsaw?
You've never heard of the Swedish chainsaw?
It's a chainsaw with a warning of one side:
"Warning. Do not attempt to stop with hands or genitals."
Idiot: (attempts to stop chainsaw with foot)
Idiot: AAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!
Idiot: (sues manufacturer of chainsaw)
Hey, it could happen
Posted: 2002-11-13 08:50pm
by data_link
And sadly, probably will.
Posted: 2002-11-13 08:50pm
by Kuja
And probably has, no doubt.
Posted: 2002-11-13 09:05pm
by Frank Hipper
IG-88E wrote:verilon wrote:WTF is the Swedish chainsaw?
You've never heard of the Swedish chainsaw?
It's a chainsaw with a warning of one side:
"Warning. Do not attempt to stop with hands or genitals."
I stalled a chainsaw with my genitals once. No problem.
Posted: 2002-11-13 09:36pm
by Master of Ossus
Porta-Potty: "Please do not eat Urinal cakes."
Anti-freeze bottle, "Do not lick cap."
Posted: 2002-11-13 09:42pm
by haas mark
Frank Hipper wrote:IG-88E wrote:verilon wrote:WTF is the Swedish chainsaw?
You've never heard of the Swedish chainsaw?
It's a chainsaw with a warning of one side:
"Warning. Do not attempt to stop with hands or genitals."
I stalled a chainsaw with my genitals once. No problem.
Prolly why they have that warning.
On a smei-related topic, American drive-up ATMs have Braille. Why?