We are Doomed through Stupidity

[Grandpa]

And we though Stella and Darwin awards were bad

In case you needed further proof that the human race is doomed through stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods.

On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom)
"Do not turn upside down."
(well...duh, a bit late, huh!)
...
On Sainsbury's peanuts --
"Warning: contains nuts."
(talk about a news flash)

On Boot's Children 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 bulldozers.)

On Marks &Spencer Bread Pudding --
"Product will be hot after heating."
(...and you thought????...)

On a Sears hairdryer --
Do not use while sleeping.
(That's the only time I have to work on my hair.)

On a bag of Doritos --
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???....)

On some Swanson frozen dinners --
"Serving suggestion: Defrost."
(but, it's just a suggestion.)

On packaging for a Rowenta iron --
"Do not iron clothes on body."
(but wouldn't this save me time?)

On Nytol Sleep Aid --
"Warning: May cause drowsiness."
(..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 an American Airlines packet of nuts --
"Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts."
(Step 3: say what?)

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.)

On a Swedish chainsaw --
"Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals."
(Oh my God..was there a lot of this happening somewhere?)

Now that you've smiled at least once, it's your turn to spread
the stupidity to someone you want to bring a smile to
(maybe even chuckle)...

Blessed are the cracked:
for it is they who let in the light

[Pathfinder1]

Hi...


That one rates at least TWO CHUCKLES...thanks.

[Grandpa]

I realize some of the Darwin and Stella awards and possibly some of these may be fabricated but in the words of Larry, the Cable guy,"I don't care who ya are, that's funny".

[oldsarge]

Thanks, I enjoyed that Now you have me checking all the labels in the house!

[wvbreamfisherman]

On a disposable lighter: "Do not use near open flame."

[Grandpa]

I just checked a planters cashew can in my desk. "Alergen information; contains cashews, .....

All I can say is what has our judicial system done to us?

[catspa]

And all this time I've been stopping saw chain with my teeth...

Parker

[hikingprincess]

Oh my Lord I am really glad I read this one. It made me laugh so hard. The funny thing is they don't put the warnings on there unless someone was actually stupid enough to try what you are warning against. My blow dryer says not to use it in the bath tub (which seems like it might be counterproductive).

[hippieP]

Everyone needs a good laugh sometimes and I find weird stuff like this all the time when I am out shopping. Next time I hit up the store I will have to remember to snag a few pictures on my phone.

[rayne]

hikingprincess your are exactly right. In order to have the warning, some idiot must have tried it at one time or another, sued the company and hence the warning. I did get a good laugh from these though, didn't you?