Came across these warning lebels in a blog somewhere and thought that it will help those who wish to persue their career in marketing or systems.
In case you needed further proof that the Human Race is doomed through stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer products:
1. On a blanket from Taiwan:- NOT TO BE USED AS PROTECTION FROM A TORNADO.
2. On a helmet mounted mirror used by US cyclists:- REMEMBER, OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR ARE ACTUALLY BEHIND YOU.
3. On a Taiwanese shampoo:- USE REPEATEDLY FOR SEVERE DAMAGE.
4. On the bottle-top of a (UK) flavored milk drink:- AFTER OPENING, KEEP UPRIGHT.
5. On a New Zealand insect spray:- THIS PRODUCT NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS.
6. In a US guide to setting up a new computer:- TO AVOID CONDENSATION FORMING, ALLOW THE BOXES TO WARM UP TO ROOM TEMPERATURE BEFORE OPENING. (Sensible, but the instruction was INSIDE the box.)
7. In some countries, on the bottom of Coke bottles:-OPEN OTHER END.
8. On a packet of Sunmaid raisins:- WHY NOT TRY TOSSING OVER YOUR FAVORITE BREAKFAST CEREAL?
9. On a Sears hairdryer:- DO NOT USE WHILE SLEEPING.
10. On a bag of Fritos:- YOU COULD BE A WINNER! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. DETAILS INSIDE.
11. On a bar of Dial soap:- DIRECTIONS - USE LIKE REGULAR SOAP.
12. On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom of the box):- DO NOT TURN UPSIDE DOWN (oops too late)
13. On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding:- PRODUCT WILL BE HOT AFTER HEATING.
14. On a Korean kitchen knife:- WARNING: KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN.
15. On a string of Chinese-made Christmas lights:- FOR INDOOR OR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
16. On a Japanese food processor:-NOT TO BE USED FOR THE OTHER USE.
17. On Sainsbury's peanuts:-WARNING - CONTAINS NUTS.
18. On an American Airlines packet of nuts:- INSTRUCTIONS - OPEN PACKET, EAT NUTS.
19. On a child's superman costume:- WEARING OF THIS GARMENT DOES NOT ENABLE YOU TO FLY.
20. On some frozen dinners:- SERVING SUGGESTION: DEFROST.
21. On a hotel provided shower cap in a box:- FITS ONE HEAD.
22. On packaging for a Rowenta iron:- DO NOT IRON CLOTHES ON BODY.
23. On Boot's Children's cough medicine:- DO NOT DRIVE CAR OR OPERATE MACHINERY.
24. On Nytol sleep aid:- WARNING: MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS.
25. On a bottle of a Aquafina water bottle:- NUTRITION FACTS (all of which are rated at 0%).
