this came across my email box. it is a list of rather amusing warning labels on various products. the comments (in parentheses) made about them are not mine, nor can i recall seeing any of these, but perhaps some of you can attest to their validity.
in friendship,
prad
> On a 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 Swanson frozen dinners: "Serving suggestion: Defrost."
> (But it's just a suggestion.)
>
> On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom of box) : "Do not turn upside down."
> (Too Late!)
>
> On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding: "Product will be hot after heating."
> (As night follows the day...)
>
> On packaging for a Rowenta iron: "Do not iron clothes on body."
> (But wouldn't this save even more time?)
>
> On Boot's Children's 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 forklifts.)
>
> On Nytol Sleep Aid: "Warning: May cause drowsiness."
> (One would hope.)
>
> 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."
> (I gotta admit, I'm curious.)
>
> On Sainsbury's peanuts: "Warning: contains nuts."
> (Talk about a news flash.)
>
> On an American Airlines packet of nuts: "Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts."
> (Step 3: Fly Delta.)
>
> On a child's Superman costume: "Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly."
> (I don't blame the company. I blame parents for this one.)
>
> On a Swedish chain saw: "Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals."
> (Was there a spate of this happening somewhere? My Gosh!)
>
Originally posted by pradtfThis was posted not too long ago....still pretty funny though...especially about the chain saw!!
this came across my email box. it is a list of rather amusing warning labels on various products. the comments (in parentheses) made about them are not mine, nor can i recall seeing any of these, but perhaps some of you can attest to their validity.
in friendship,
prad
> On a Sears hairdryer: "Do not use while sleeping."
> (Gee, that's the only ...[text shortened]... n with your hands or genitals."
> (Was there a spate of this happening somewhere? My Gosh!)
>
~ Cheshire Cat 😀
Originally posted by Cheshire Catsorry i didn't realize.
This was posted not too long ago....
i am curious though as to whether anyone has actually seen some of these.
i have a friend who did copywriting, so i want to run these by her and ask if she has ever done something we can post here 😀 😀 😀
in friendship,
prad
I love reading instructions written by people who do not have a great understanding of the English language. There are some truly hilarious things out there.
I had a college prof. whose English syntax was sadly lacking. It was very hard to understand what he said. Even if you had read the material, you had no idea if you were answwering the questions correctly because his syntax was so poor that you had no idea what he was asking. I was lucky to pass that course with a C.