We think you'll find this listing
of 'real' product label warning & instructions
quite humorous!
Either the product makers think we're all stupid or
they think we've all got a lawyer on speed dial!
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On a lawnmower "WARNING WHEN MOTOR
IS RUNNING- THE BLADE IS TURNING!"
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Blanket from Taiwan: "Not
to be Used as Protection from Tornadoes"
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Instructions on bottom of frozen
pizza: "DO NOT TURN UPSIDE DOWN!"
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Korean kitchen knife: "Keep
Out of Children"
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Warning on a curling iron: "Do
Not Insert Curling Iron Into Any Bodily Orific".
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Packet of nuts: "Open package
and eat nuts."
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Seen on the bottom of a Coca-Cola
bottle: "Do not open here."
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On an Iron: "Warning: Never
iron clothes while on body"
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Can of spray paint: "Do not spray
in your face."
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Bottle of Insect Spray: "Never
tested on Animals!"
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Bathtub cleaner: "For best
results, start with clean bathtub before use."
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Nytol sleep aid: "Warning:
may cause drowsiness"
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Lighter fluid: "WARNING:
Contents flammable!"
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Child's superman costume: "Wearing
of this garment does not enable you to fly."
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On a bottle of hand lotion: "Warning:
Starts healing skin on contact."
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Cardboard windshield sun shade:
"Warning: Do Not Drive With Sun Shield in Place"
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On a box of household nails: "CAUTION!
- Do NOT swallow nails! May cause irritation!"
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Shampoo Bottle for Dogs: "Caution:
The contents of this bottle should not be fed
to fish."
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Microwave popcorn is packaged
so that the directions cannot be read unless you
open the plastic and unfold it.
Direction #1 is "Remove
plastic."
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Curling Iron: "Warning: This product
can burn eyes."
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On a tv commercial that says it
cleans dentures 4 times better. Below in small
print it said "Lab test: (their product) vs. water.
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Midol PMS Relief: "Warning:
do not use if you have prostate problems."
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Blow dryer: "DO NOT BLOW DRY IN
SLEEP"
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Package of Dice: "Not for human
consumption."
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Seen on the back of a drink bottle
label: "Do not peel label off."
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Stamped on the metal barrel of
a .22 calibre rifle: "Warning: Misuse may cause
injury or death."
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On a Band-Aid box: "For serious
injuries, seek medical attention."
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Box of Bottle-Rockets: "Do not
put in mouth."
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On a can of powdered infant formula:
"Mix with water before serving."
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T.V. Remote Control: "Not
dishwasher safe."
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Woolite carpet cleaner: "Safe
for carpets, too!"
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BOTTOM of a box of glass ornaments:
"Do not turn upside down."
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On a box of Frosted Cheerio's,
the logo, "Tastes so good this box never closes,"
is located just underneath another announcement:
"To close: place tab here."
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On a plastic orange juice can:
"100% pure all-natural fresh-squeezed orange juice
from concentrate."
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Contest on a candy bar wrapper:
"No purchase necessary - Details Inside."
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Directions for eating Lunchables
Nachos: Dip chips in cheese and salsa.
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Golf carts: "Not for highway use."
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Clorox Fresh Care: "Safe to use
in households with pets Warning: Fresh Care is
NOT intended to be sprayed directly on pets."
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On the back of the Pilots seat
on NATO AWAC Aircraft (E-3A): "Seat must be facing
forward for take off and landing."
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Children's cough medicine "Caution:
May cause drowsiness; do not drive or operate
heavy machinery"
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Sterno: "Do not use near fire
or flame."
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Container of salt: "Warning:
High in sodium"
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Computer instructions: "Visit
our site for further instructions. http://www.pc.com/pc/instructions.htm"
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Hose nozzle: "Do not spray into
electrical outlet."
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Laundrymat Washer: "Warning: Do
not put any person in this washer."
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Stroller: "Remove child before
folding.
- Liquid Plummer: "Warning: Do not reuse the
bottle to store beverages."
- Windex: "Do not spray in eyes."
- Bowl Fresh: "Safe to use around pets and
children, although it is not recommended that either
be permitted to drink from toilet."
- Toilet Plunger: "Caution: Do not use near
power lines."
- Dremel Electric Rotary Tool: "This product
not intended for use as a dental drill."
- Arm & Hammer Scoopable Cat Litter: "Safe
to use around pets."
- Endust Duster: "This product is not defined
as flammable by the Consumer Products Safety Commision
Regulations. However, this product can be ignited
under certain circumstances."
- Baby Oil: "Keep out of reach of children."
- Little Ones Baby Lotion: "Keep away from
children."
- Wet-Nap: "Directions: Tear open packet and
use."
- Dial Soap: "Directions: Use like regular
soap."
- Stridex Foaming Face Wash: "May contain
foam."
- Old Spice Red Zone Deoderant: "Use only on
underarms."
- Zantac 75: "Do not take if allergic to zantac."
- Christmas Lights: "Warning: For indoor or
outdoor use only."
- Bic Lighter: "Ignite lighter away from face."
- Komatsu Floodlight: "This floodlight is
capable of illuminating large areas, even in the
dark."
- These ear plugs are nontoxic, but may interfere
with breathing if caught in windpipe
- Matches: "Caution: Contents may catch fire."
- Pepper Spray: "Caution: Never aim spray
at your own eyes."
- Auto-Shade Widnshield Visor: "Warning: Do
not drive with sunshade in place. Remove from windshield
before starting ignition."
- Fix-a-Flat: "WARNING: Do not weld can to
rim."
- Rain Gauge: "Suitable for outdoor use."
- Pine Mountain Fire Logs: "Caution: Risk
of fire."
- Triops Fish Food: "Warning: Not for human
consumption."
- Home Depot Treated Lumber: "Do not consume."
- Road Sign: "Caution water on road during
rain."
- Camera: "This camera will only work when
film is inside."
- Road Sign: "Cemetery Road. Dead End."
- Silk Soy Milk: "Shake well and buy often."
- Air Conditioner: "Caution: Avoid dropping
air conditioners out of windows."
- Rowenta Iron: "Warning: Never iron clothes
on the body."
- Slush Puppy Cup: "This ice may be cold."
- Nabisco Easy Cheese: "For best results,
remove cap."
- Swanson TV Dinners: "This product must be
cooked before eating."
- Hershey's Almond Bar: "Warning: May contain
traces of nuts."
- Heinz Ketchup: "Instructions: Put on food."
- 500-piece puzzle: "Some assembly required."
- Beach Ball: "CAUTION: It is not a life saving
device."
- Chainsaw: "Do not attempt to stop chain
with hands."
- Swann frozen dinners: "Serving suggestion:
Defrost."
- Hotel provided shower cap in a box: "Fits
one head. "
- Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding: "Product
will be hot after heating."
- Japanese food processor: "Not to be used
for the other use."
- Korean kitchen knife: "Warning keep out
of children."
- Helmet mounted mirror used by us cyclists: "Remember,
objects in the mirror are actually behind you."
- New Zealand insect spray: "This product
not tested on animals."
- Package of Fisherman's Friend throat lozenges:
"Not meant as substitute for human companionship."
- Disposable razor: "Do not use this product
during an earthquake."
- Hand-held Massaging Device: "Do not use while
sleeping or unconscious."
- Case of a chocolate CD in a gift basket: "Do
not place this product into any electronic equipment."
- A toilet at a public sports facility: "Recycled
flush water unsafe for drinking."
- Pair of shin guards made for bicyclists: "Shin
pads cannot protect any part of the body they do
not cover."
- Container of Underarm Deodorant: "Caution:
Do not spray in eyes."
- Aim-n-Flame fireplace lighter: "Do not use
near fire, flame, or sparks."
- Toner cartridge for a laser printer: "Do
not eat toner."
- 13-inch wheel on a wheelbarrow: "Not intended
for highway use."
- Can of self-defense pepper spray: "May irritate
eyes."
- Novelty rock garden set called "Popcorn Rock":
"Eating rocks may lead to broken teeth."
- A frisbee: "Warning: May contain small parts."
- A toilet bowl cleaning brush: "Do not use
orally."
- A birthday card for a 1 year old: "Not suitable
for children aged 36 months or less."
- Heated seat cushion: "Warning: Do not use
on eyes."
- Electric Cattle Prod: "For use on animals
only."
- Can of air freshener: "For use by trained
personnel only."
- Silly Putty: "Do not use as ear plugs."
- Knife sharpening stone: "Warning: knives
are sharp!"
- Rat Poison: "Warning: has been found to cause
cancer in laboratory mice."
- Dashboard of a mail truck: "Look before driving."
- Sign at a railroad station: "Beware! To touch
these wires is instant death. Anyone found doing
so will be prosecuted."
- Bottled Drink: "Twist top off with hands.
Throw top away. Do not put top in mouth."
- Manual for an SGI computer: "Do not dangle
the mouse by its cable or throw the mouse at co-workers."
- Stamped on the metal barrel of a .22 calibre rifle:
"Warning: Misuse may cause injury or death."
- Electric Thermometer: "Do not use orally
after using rectally."
- 6x10 inch inflatable picture frame: "Not
to be used as a personal flotation device."
- Box of bottle rockets: "Do not put in mouth."
- Wrapper of a Fruit Roll-Up snack: "Remove
plastic before eating."
- Box for a car jack: "For lifting purposes
only."
- Small print from car commercial which shows a
car in the ocean: "Do not drive cars in ocean."
- Small print from a car commercial which shows
a vehicle "body-surfing" at a concert:
"Always drive on roads. Not on people."
- Bus Stop: "No stopping or standing."
- Church Sign: "These rows reserved for parents
with children."
- Credit card statement: "Payment is due by
the due date."
- Can of black pepper: "Instructions: usage
known."
- Espresso Kettle: "The appliance is switched
on by setting the on/off switch to the 'on' position."
- T.V. manual: "Do not pour liquids into your
television set."
- Label on a hammer: "Caution - Do not use
this hammer to strike any solid object."
- VCR box: "Instructional video on hooking
up VCR included."
- Toilet brush: "Do not use for personal hygiene."
- Black rubber fishing worm: "Not for human
consumption."
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Depend Adult Diapers: "Step into underwear
and pull them on just like regular underwear."
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Furniture Wipes: "Do not use for a baby
wipe."
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Stickers to put on the seat of a potty training
toilet: "This is not a toy. Stickers require
adult supervision.'
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Bottle of bathtub cleaner: "For best results,
start with clean bathtub before use."