amo_mea_filiis. Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 On the back of a Mac & cheese box there are Monster University cards to cut. One has Sulley and one is blank for kids to make up. Below the cards- Keep Kids Safe! Blunt tip scissors should be used. Children should be seated and supervised when using scissors. Do we really need to be warned? Can someone really sue Kraft if their kid gets hurt if running through the park while cutting out these cards? What warnings have you come across lately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter's Moon Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 When I was in NYC, there were signs on the street that said "Do Not Stand". They made me do a double take because I have never seen those before in my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I've always liked the one that tells me not to operate my hair dryer while sleeping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 THe classic for me is "remove baby from stroller before folding"..... REALLY :confused1: :banghead: I mean I assume they put it there because some one tried it??? or is that a CYA thing??? I HOPE it is a CYA thing and not because someone complained when they tried it.... :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter's Moon Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Oh, just thought of another one I saw at the mall. The mall has strollers for rent, and under the stroller there is a bag to carry stuff. The bag has the warning: "Do Not Put Child In Bag!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Element Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I don't think I'll ever forget the warning I once saw on a curling iron: "For external use only." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 One of my favorites was a sign on the side of a tanker truck that said, "Do Not Drink." Oh, my.... :ack2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I haven't come across any lately. I pretty much assume that every warning has been necessitated by someone who tried the insanely stupid activity that the warning addresses. My faith in humanity always takes a little hit when I read these. :blink: :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I don't think I'll ever forget the warning I once saw on a curling iron: "For external use only." Oh my! :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I haven't come across any lately. I pretty much assume that every warning has been necessitated by someone who tried the insanely stupid activity that the warning addresses. My faith in humanity always takes a little hit when I read some of these. :blink: :001_huh: I can only imagine the curling iron incident. hopefully it was not plugged in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I've always liked the one that tells me not to operate my hair dryer while sleeping. Was just going to post the same thing, except it was on my flat iron. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Our 1992 Honda Civic had a warning that in the case of an accident, someone should remain conscious to make sure the airbag did not suffocate the driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Our 1992 Honda Civic had a warning that in the case of an accident, someone should remain conscious to make sure the airbag did not suffocate the driver. :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misty.warden Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Our 1992 Honda Civic had a warning that in the case of an accident, someone should remain conscious to make sure the airbag did not suffocate the driver. Along these lines, a friend of mine found this in his Mini Cooper manual: "Your MINI's halogen lights are integrated into the bonnet (hood). Subsequently, raising the bonnet raises the headlamps. A handy feature for attracting Luna moths, playing Romeo & Juliet, illuminating nighttime tailgate parties and locating sexy neighbor's treed kitty. In the event of being hopelessly stranded in the middle of nowhere, or just hopelessly bored at home, rake the night sky with your headlights using a Hollywood premiere sweeping motion and let the party (search or otherwise) find you." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kidlets4me Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I like the little packets of stuff that comes with shoes that says Do Not Eat. Who thinks that would taste good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in SC Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Dd's curling iron came with the warning: Do Not Use on Eyelashes. Seriously? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 I like the little packets of stuff that comes with shoes that says Do Not Eat. Who thinks that would taste good? My dd! Lol. According to poison control, the stuff is an aspiration risk (not poison). Dd also ate gel air fresheners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in SC Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I like the little packets of stuff that comes with shoes that says Do Not Eat. Who thinks that would taste good? Totally agree. As if someone makes a purchase, notices the packet, and thinks, "Hey! Cool! My shoes came with a little snack!" Nom nom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 My new blow dryer advises me not to use it while taking a shower. Yeah, thanks for the heads up on that. I can only hope Chinese factory workers cannot read English- because they'd think Americans are dumber than dirt. Wait. Maybe some of us are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 My dd! Lol. According to poison control, the stuff is an aspiration risk (not poison). Dd also ate gel air fresheners. :lol: I was going to say almost the same thing. Apparently my dd thinks she should taste those along with glow sticks, deodorant, and tie dye powder. She has refined taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Had a frozen dinner the other night--it warned that it would be hot when taken out of the microwave. Well, duh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I like the one not to iron your clothes while wearing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 When I was in NYC, there were signs on the street that said "Do Not Stand". They made me do a double take because I have never seen those before in my life. I don't see these anymore, but in a no parking zone along the curb it would read, "NO STOPPING OR STANDING." It just meant don't park there even for a second while you run in to whatever business. Do they even use those anymore? I guess in NYC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 On the package of ready-to-bake cookie dough (don't judge!), one of the steps was to "use oven mitts to remove cookie sheet from oven". Ok!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 MY new camera warns me not to poke myself in the eye when adjusting the viewfinder focus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 MY new camera warns me not to poke myself in the eye when adjusting the viewfinder focus. Nice of them to be concerned for the well-being of your vision. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misty.warden Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 MY new camera warns me not to poke myself in the eye when adjusting the viewfinder focus. Doesn't the poking-out part point the opposite way..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Doesn't the poking-out part point the opposite way..? I honestly can't for the life of me figure out how I could possibly poke my self in the eye. The poking out part can be adjusted either toward my eye or against it. However the viewfinder has a rubber piece that is out past the viewfinder. I actually tried to poke my eye just so I could see how it could happen and still could not manage to do it by adjusting the viewfinder. So as I said I am not sure why that warning is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I love the warning about hot coffee, but it was brought on by a lawsuit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I've always liked the one that tells me not to operate my hair dryer while sleeping. Think about how much time you could save (or extra sleep you could get in) if you could though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookValley. Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I just edited some marketing materials for a recycling event that listed 'radioactive material' in the list of items unacceptable for collection/recycling. I got a good chuckle out of that one. However, I think the 'external use only' curling iron wins!! Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I honestly can't for the life of me figure out how I could possibly poke my self in the eye. The poking out part can be adjusted either toward my eye or against it. However the viewfinder has a rubber piece that is out past the viewfinder. I actually tried to poke my eye just so I could see how it could happen and still could not manage to do it by adjusting the viewfinder. So as I said I am not sure why that warning is there. Probably because someone with a twisted sense of humor knew people would try it, and found the whole idea very amusing (I know I did...). :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I always like the prescription warnings that say "side effects include death" and then say consult your doctor if side effects occur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingmama Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I like the little packets of stuff that comes with shoes that says Do Not Eat. Who thinks that would taste good? Yeah...and usually the only people who try to eat them are under 3 and can't read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 We went to the zoo the other day. In the women's bathroom, right across from the sinks, in the open, they had a small urinal, close to the floor. I laughed when I saw the sign "Boys only!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCrazyMama Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I had a baby saucer that warned against using it as a sled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingmama Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 My new blow dryer advises me not to use it while taking a shower. Yeah, thanks for the heads up on that. I can only hope Chinese factory workers cannot read English- because they'd think Americans are dumber than dirt. Wait. Maybe some of us are. I don't know ...I think the Chinese may have their own issues ...such as a can of beer that said: Warning: contains alcohol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misty.warden Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I don't know ...I think the Chinese may have their own issues ...such as a can of beer that said: Warning: contains alcohol. I see a lot of this in the States, usually in the form of redundant allergy warnings. Peanut butter: Warning may contain nuts. "May"??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingmama Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Had a frozen dinner the other night--it warned that it would be hot when taken out of the microwave. Well, duh... I think this one is especially for me....I always burn myself pulling open the plastic despite reading the warning beforehand lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I don't know ...I think the Chinese may have their own issues ...such as a can of beer that said: Warning: contains alcohol. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I don't think I'll ever forget the warning I once saw on a curling iron: "For external use only." I saw that on a ower saw thing once. It was a small handheld thing and I was like WTH??? The sad thing is you know they put those there because at one point someone used it that way. I mean how stupid could you be? Why in Gods name would you use it to stick inside you?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I don't think I'll ever forget the warning I once saw on a curling iron: "For external use only." First thought: well, pin-curling those internal hairs is a pain in the ... More lucid thought: I hope there are pictures because I don't think anyone who is unsure of that can read the instructions. My husband reminded me that in our refrigerator manual, in the troubleshooting section it has "Water not cold enough" -> "Add ice" Makes you wonder how many calls LG customer service had before they decided to add that little bit of wisdom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Darinski Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 DH showed me this on the back of a moist towelette package: "Tear open and use." :001_rolleyes: No way!! Did they really think you could use it effectively if you didn't tear it open? :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 My dog's prescription came with a warning that it may cause drowsiness and to avoid operating heavy machinery. It totally ruined my plans to have the poodle run backhoe while I got dinner ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koerarmoca Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 when cooking frozen chicken nuggets yesterday, it warned me "use a pot holder contents will be hot" as if one would remove a cookie sheet from a 425 degree oven in any other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 DH and I were laughing at the warnings on the side of the can of spray paint, like DO NOT SPRAY IN THE EYES AND MOUTH. And then I sprayed myself in the face. After he stopped rolling on the front lawn in hysterics, he took the can away from me and suggested I find another project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I always like the prescription warnings that say "side effects include death" and then say consult your doctor if side effects occur. That goes with the numerous class-action suits advertised during daytime television: "if you or a family member have experienced yadda, yadda, death, you may have a claim". Do dead people watch daytime television? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter's Moon Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 My mother was on medication before and one side effect was lack of concern. It said call your dr if that occurred. If I was experiencing lack of concern though..... Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 All the ice cream flavors at basin robbins contain a warning that the flavor contains dairy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I saw that on a ower saw thing once. It was a small handheld thing and I was like WTH??? The sad thing is you know they put those there because at one point someone used it that way. I mean how stupid could you be? Why in Gods name would you use it to stick inside you?? Let's just say that when my niece opened her new curling iron she got for her bday, my sister and I could not stop laughing. The shape...um....resembled something else. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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