Is the Human Race doomed through stupidity? (cost, daughter, famous)

[HairyandScary]

Is the Human Race doomed through stupidity?

Here are some actual label instructions on consumer
products that may tell us that we are;

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) flavoured 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. On a Japanese product used to relieve painful
hemorrhoids
LIE DOWN ON BED AND INSERT POSCOOL SLOWLY UP TO
THE PROJECTED PORTION LIKE A SWORD-GUARD INTO ANAL
DUCT. WHILE INSERTING POSCOOL FOR APPROXIMATELY 5
MINUTES, KEEP QUIET.
8. In some countries, on the bottom of Coke bottles
OPEN OTHER END.
9. On a packet of Sunmaid raisins -
WHY NOT TRY TOSSING OVER YOUR FAVOURITE BREAKFAST
CEREAL?
10. On a Sears hairdryer -
DO NOT USE WHILE SLEEPING.
11. On a bag of Fritos -
YOU COULD BE A WINNER! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.
DETAILS INSIDE.
12. On a bar of Dial soap -
DIRECTIONS - USE LIKE REGULAR SOAP.
13. On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom
of the box)-
DO NOT TURN UPSIDE DOWN.
14. On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding -
PRODUCT WILL BE HOT AFTER HEATING.
15. On a Korean kitchen knife -
WARNING KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN.
16. On a string of Chinese-made Christmas lights -
FOR INDOOR OR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
17. On a Japanese food processor -
NOT TO BE USED FOR THE OTHER USE.
18. On Sainsbury's peanuts -
WARNING - CONTAINS NUTS.
19. On an American Airlines packet of nuts
INSTRUCTIONS - OPEN PACKET, EAT NUTS.
20. On a Swedish chainsaw -
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STOP CHAIN WITH YOUR
HANDS OR GENITALS.
21. On a child's superman costume -
WEARING OF THIS GARMENT DOES NOT ENABLE YOU TO FLY.
22. On some frozen dinners
SERVING SUGGESTION DEFROST.
23. On a hotel provided shower cap in a box
FITS ONE HEAD.
24. On packaging for a Rowenta iron
DO NOT IRON CLOTHES ON BODY.
25. On Boot's "Children's" cough medicine
DO NOT DRIVE CAR OR OPERATE MACHINERY.
26. On Nytol sleep aid
WARNING MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS.

Now I will add one of my own to the list
Last week I brought an area rug that was shaped like a surfboard
I kid you not, on the back it has a label saying 'Not to be used as a life saving device'
Like I'm really going to be walking along the beach with
my area rug, then try saving someone drowning with it

Mind you I suppose these manufactures really need to protect themselves against all kinds of stupid litigation

[Fontucky]

If you need directions on how to use soap, you're an idiot and might as well jump off a cliff.

[sayulita]

"Is the Human Race doomed through stupidity?"

In a word - YES.

[Sloaf]

Originally Posted by HairyandScary

Mind you I suppose these manufactures really need to protect themselves against all kinds of stupid litigation

Right...I think it all started with that infamous case of the scalding hot McDonalds coffee that was spilled in the woman's lap.

The funniest ones are when foreign languages are translated into English -- sometimes the translation just doesn't come across the same!

[Thursday007]

Most are stupid but they are also sue happy these days.

[115db]

Yep. Thats why there are 'stupid' laws.

[GloryB]

[younglisa7]

Maybe we should stop worrying so much about book smarts and try to teach people common sense.

[aiangel_writer]

I'm laughing so hard I'm crying....thank you for this, I've had a rough day and this was just the thing to get me to feeling better...

[GloryB]

This morning after we left the hospital, my daughter and I decided to go through the drive thru at Burger King to pick up some breakfast. After I order while sitting in my car, the girl asked me "Is this to go or are you eating inside?"

Sure, I drove through so I could get my order, park my car and take the bag inside to eat it.

I'm sure she said it out of habit....but it was still funny.