Stupid instructions and warnings

[OSACIN]

Whilst reading the thread about Americans and their use and abuse of the Queens English I got to thinking about the stupid labels/warnings/instructions that they put on things to protect the idiots - ill start the ball rolling with a bottle of bar-b-q lighting fluid I bought from an American BX in Turkey which warned me it was flammable - what else would you expect bar-b-q lighter fluid to be.
or am i missing something ????

 

[theoriginalphantom]

Tesco's eggs,
labeled '6 eggs', has a food allergy warning label, 'contains egg'... there was me thinking they would be special quorn eggs or marzipan maybe.

 

[Lucky_Jim]

I like the sign outside a shop (sadly I forget where) that said;

'Ear piercing while you wait'

 

[Ninja_Turtle]

Warning: Product may be hot after heating.


Jesus.....

 

[pegasus797]

Tesco's......again. Packet of walnut halves, Warning, this product may contain nuts.

I'd bloody hope so too!

 

[VirusNine]

McDonald's coffee cups say "Warning, contents may be hot."

Obviously, you'd expect this from a cup of coffee, but some old bint made a fortune off them before they added that caution.

 

[Steven]

Packet of Baldiran sleep aid tablets carried the warning "Warning - May cause drowsiness"!


Favourite ever.
Tesco once again. Printed on the bottom of the cake packet. "Do not turn upside down".

 

[MSI64]

Just started to make something to eat and found,

Tesco's 100% beefburgers Not suitable for vegetarians??????

 

[pegasus797]

Argos electric fire, may become hot when operational

 

[army_of_1]

Sleeping pills: Warning - may cause drowsiness.

Well, one would hope.

 

[skellon]

you cant beat the warnings on two flavours of crisps from walkers:

cheese & onion - not suitable for veggies
smokey bacon - suitable for veggies.....

How stupid is that.......

 

[Ranger_Danger]

On an electric mitre saw: "Warning, Keep hands & Clothing away from blade when in operation"

On a bottle of propane gas: "Warning Highly Flamable"

I say Sherlock how incisive of you......

 

[the_guru]

In a menswear shop. A sign said "In the Interests Of Hygiene, We Do Not Change Underwear"

 

[wg100]

Now this one takes the biscuit...

 

[intothesilk2]

Somewhat of a warning.
Sign in shop window. "Wigs made from pubic hair". Why not come in for a clout on the head.

 

[Cutaway]

A banner on Queen Elizabeth bridge in Jo'burg during a govt adult education drive:

LEARN TO READ
Contact: etc

 

[Geordie_Pride]

Warning on a cigarette lighter: "Do not ignite near face." How the fook are you going to light your fag without putting it near your face??

Packet of salted peanuts: "Product contains nuts." It better had or else I want my money back!

On a bottle of milk (cow's milk!), informing me that it was a dairy product!




Geordie

 

[Oneshot]

I like local council literature through the door that says - Also avaliable in braille or recorded tape for the visually impared....please write to.....

 

[Steven]

Packet of salted peanuts: "Product contains nuts." It better had or else I want my money back!
Geordie

[Spotter mode on] Peanuts are not nuts, they are actually legumes (same family as beans and peas). The warning is on there so that people who have a nut allergy are aware that the product could contain traces of real nuts from the production process.
[/Spotter mode off]

Not all stupid signs are as stupid as they first appear.

 

[Cutaway]

Packet of salted peanuts: "Product contains nuts." It better had or else I want my money back!
Geordie

[Spotter mode on] Peanuts are not nuts, they are actually legumes (same family as beans and peas). The warning is on there so that people who have a nut allergy are aware that the product could contain traces of real nuts from the production process.
[/Spotter mode off]

Not all stupid signs are as stupid as they first appear.

I have had the same warning on packets of Macadamias and walnuts.
Some of the stupid signs are as stupid as they appear.