Question:
What's the stupidest warning labels you ever read?
The Philosopher
2011-01-26 08:11:30 UTC
last week i was using a propane torch and it said something like "Warning contents may catch fire if ignited"

gee well now i didn't know that propane would catch on fire if you ignited it
21 answers:
Quizard
2011-01-26 08:19:52 UTC
hese are actual instruction labels on consumer goods...



On Sears hairdryer:

Do not use while sleeping.

(Gee, 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 Swann frozen dinners:

Serving suggestion: Defrost.

(But it's 'just' a suggestion!)



On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert: (printed on bottom of the box)

Do not turn upside down.

(Too late! you lose!)



On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding:

Product will be hot after heating.

(Are you sure? Let's experiment.)



On packaging for a Rowenta iron:

Do not iron clothes on body.

(But wouldn't that save more time?)

(Whose body?)



On Boot's Children's cough medicine:

Do not drive car or operate machinery.

(We could do a lot to reduce the construction accidents if we just kept those 5 year olds off those fork lifts.)



On Nytol sleep aid:

Warning: may cause drowsiness.

(One would hope!)



On a Korean kitchen knife:

Warning: keep out of children.

(hmm...something must have gotten lost in the translation...)



On a string of Christmas lights:

For indoor or outdoor use only.

(As opposed to use in outer space.)



On a food processor:

Not to be used for the other use.

(Now I'm curious.)



On Sainsbury's peanuts:

Warning: contains nuts.

(but no peas?)



On an American Airlines packet of nuts:

Instructions: open packet, eat nuts.

(somebody got paid big bucks to write this one...)



On a Swedish chainsaw:

Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands.

(Raise your hand if you've tried this...)



On a child's Superman costume:

Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly.

(Oh go ahead! That's right, destroy a universal childhood belief.)
?
2011-01-26 08:16:13 UTC
WARNING: THIS BOOK MAY CAUSE HYSTERICAL LAUGHTER. In the hallowed literary tradition of The Darwin Awards and Headlines comes this mind-boggling collection of the most outrageous warning labels ever slapped onto perfectly good products. Before you try to dry your hair with a blowtorch or iron a shirt while you're wearing it, read this hilarious collection of crazy caveats. You'll be surprised how far frightened manufacturers (and their lawyers) must go these days to protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits!

About the Author

Bob Dorigo Jones is the founder of M-Law, a lawsuit watch group in Michigan that sponsors the yearly 'Wacky Warning Labels' contest
My thumb is bigger than yours
2011-01-26 08:14:43 UTC
On a bag of microwave popcorn- Warning: Remove plastic over wrap before cooking.



On a bottle of Tylenol PM- Warning: May cause drowsiness
anonymous
2011-01-26 08:20:28 UTC
Warning: Wet paint (while the painter was still painting)

Warning: Electrician at work (while the massive electricians lorry was parked right there next to it)



Need I go on? Some things are so stupid, it makes you think what kind of evil experiments they're doing on 'special' people nowadays.
GINGERS DO HAVE SOULS!!!
2011-01-26 08:20:18 UTC
I saw a fabric freshening-detergent commercial where a woman was deeply inhaling the "fresh scent" her clothes had from the detergent.

Then on scented detergent bottle: warning do not inhale contents.
Lisa B xx
2011-01-26 08:21:50 UTC
I bet loads of people are going to put "for indoor or outdoor use only" on christmas lights, or "may contain nuts" on peanut packet. BUT THESE ARE VIABLE!!!!



Having spent a lot of my free-time researching these things (its a hobby, admittedly an odd one!), I have discovered the following things: there is an option other than indoor and outdoor - there's UNDERWATER. Also, peanuts are NOT nuts. Thy just have "nut" in the name. Whenever a packet contains that warning, it means that its produced in a nut factory, that also makes the bag of peanuts you are currently holding.



So, sorry to bum out like that, but I had to say it.





"Do not iron clothes on body." -- On packaging for an iron.
anonymous
2011-01-26 08:17:40 UTC
This wasnt a Label ,but a sign on a fenced of pavement ,{keep Clear Fear Of Drowning }??/
?
2011-01-26 08:19:22 UTC
I was making some brownies and I noticed it said "Do not eat raw brownie batter" I have been eating various kinds of raw batter/dough all my life and my reaction to that was pretty much "*scoff* Of course I will eat some"
?
2011-01-26 08:12:39 UTC
Warning: Hot water is hot.
anonymous
2011-01-26 08:13:41 UTC
Well I did this one myself. I put in on my room door, just as a caution before anyone enters.



CAUTION: Vigorous Masturbation in progress
Randy
2011-01-26 08:15:28 UTC
on a magic 8 ball: not advised for use as a home pregnancy test.
Justin Dollar
2011-01-26 08:18:04 UTC
on a coffee cup it says caution hot
anonymous
2011-01-26 08:13:17 UTC
Yummy smelling body sprays that say, "Do Not Eat"

Who's gonna eat body spray?
rhay ♥
2011-01-26 08:19:02 UTC
i love the ones that warn you that your hot coffee, is, in fact, hot.
?
2011-01-26 08:20:00 UTC
I was at the hard ware store and there was a toilet on display and it said "Toilet is not for costumer use."
anonymous
2011-01-26 08:13:57 UTC
May cause tasty pies
bard
2011-01-26 08:16:07 UTC
'Warning: contains nuts'



on a bag of peanuts
?
2011-01-26 08:13:43 UTC
warning:nicholas is closer to the edge
.
2011-01-26 08:15:25 UTC
"Keep flat iron away from eyes".



WOW.
anonymous
2011-01-26 08:16:40 UTC
"baby on board" - babies dont scare me !!!
anonymous
2011-01-26 08:13:16 UTC
"Shake well before use".


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