Glennster'sTM Stupid Labeling for Stupid People Page
We've all seen the 29 warning labels on ladders. Companies must go out of their way to provide warnings, cautions, and, directions to the consumer so they will not end up in a lawsuit. I saw an article in the Washington Times printed from the London Daily Telegraph by Sandra Barwick on this very subject. I have just chosen to reprint the warnings, not the whole article.
One bottle of flavored milk gravely warns buyers, "After opening, keep upright."
A package of peanuts states, "Contains nuts."
A Swedish chain saw manufacturer has this advice for customers: "Do not try to stop chain with hands."
An American airline offers passengers a bag of peanuts bearing this message: "Instructions: Open packet, eat contents."
Cigerette lighter manufacturers advise users: "Not to light flame near face."
British department store Marks & Spencer sells a pudding in packaging that points out, "Product will be hot after heating."
Rowenta instructs those who purchase its irons, "Do not iron clothes on body."
A camera on sale in Europe has the warning, "This camera only works when there is film inside."
I got these from CC (Thank you very Much):
ON TESCO'S TIRIMISU DESSERT - Do not turn upside down.
(Printed on the bottom of the box.)
ON BOOTS CHILDREN'S COUGH MEDICINE - Do not drive car or operate machinery.
ON NYTOL (A SLEEP AID) - Warning: may cause drowsiness.
ON A KOREAN KITCHEN KNIFE - Warning: keep out of children.
ON A STRING OF CHINESE MADE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS - For indoor or outdoor use only.
ON A JAPANESE FOOD PROCESSOR - Not to be used for the other use.
ON SAINSBURY'S PEANUTS - Warning: contains nuts.
ON THE INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL FOR A CANON CAMERA (circa 1966) - "Do not rattle playfully at the shutter button."
ON A PACKET OF SUNMAID RAISINS - Why not try tossing over your favorite breakfast cereal?
ON A HAIRDRYER - Do not use while sleeping.
ON A BAG OF FRITOS - You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.
ON A BAR OF DIAL SOAP - Directions: Use like regular soap.
ON A FROZEN DINNER AT HOME - Serving suggestion: Defrost.
ON A HOTEL-PROVIDED SHOWER CAP IN A BOX - fits one head.
Glennster'sTM Stupid Labeling for Stupid People Page
We've all seen the 29 warning labels on ladders. Companies must go out of their way to provide warnings, cautions, and, directions to the consumer so they will not end up in a lawsuit. I saw an article in the Washington Times printed from the London Daily Telegraph by Sandra Barwick on this very subject. I have just chosen to reprint the warnings, not the whole article.
One bottle of flavored milk gravely warns buyers, "After opening, keep upright."
A package of peanuts states, "Contains nuts."
A Swedish chain saw manufacturer has this advice for customers: "Do not try to stop chain with hands."
An American airline offers passengers a bag of peanuts bearing this message: "Instructions: Open packet, eat contents."
Cigerette lighter manufacturers advise users: "Not to light flame near face."
British department store Marks & Spencer sells a pudding in packaging that points out, "Product will be hot after heating."
Rowenta instructs those who purchase its irons, "Do not iron clothes on body."
A camera on sale in Europe has the warning, "This camera only works when there is film inside."
I got these from CC (Thank you very Much):
ON TESCO'S TIRIMISU DESSERT - Do not turn upside down.
(Printed on the bottom of the box.)
ON BOOTS CHILDREN'S COUGH MEDICINE - Do not drive car or operate machinery.
ON NYTOL (A SLEEP AID) - Warning: may cause drowsiness.
ON A KOREAN KITCHEN KNIFE - Warning: keep out of children.
ON A STRING OF CHINESE MADE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS - For indoor or outdoor use only.
ON A JAPANESE FOOD PROCESSOR - Not to be used for the other use.
ON SAINSBURY'S PEANUTS - Warning: contains nuts.
ON THE INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL FOR A CANON CAMERA (circa 1966) - "Do not rattle playfully at the shutter button."
ON A PACKET OF SUNMAID RAISINS - Why not try tossing over your favorite breakfast cereal?
ON A HAIRDRYER - Do not use while sleeping.
ON A BAG OF FRITOS - You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.
ON A BAR OF DIAL SOAP - Directions: Use like regular soap.
ON A FROZEN DINNER AT HOME - Serving suggestion: Defrost.
ON A HOTEL-PROVIDED SHOWER CAP IN A BOX - fits one head.
Duh!
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