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  • Stupid Warning Labels

    We've all seen them. On coffee: "Warning. Coffee is hot." On matches: "Warning. Flammable." It's the stuff companies have decided to warn people about so they don't get sued, but it should all be common sense. As uncommon as common sense has become, I think it's about time to add some new warning labels. These are all from actual experience.

    On Laptop Computers
    Caution: This computer is not intended for use as a pillow or seat cushion.

    On All Computers
    Warning: It is necessary that you use some form of internet security while online. Failure to do so may result in computer problems and/or identity theft. Neither manufacturer nor retailer will be held responsible for such problems.

    On LCD TVs
    Warning: Not intended for use as a dart board.

    When Ordering Pizza
    Attention: Do not become sexually involved with your partner(s) between the time you place your order and the time the pizza is delivered.

    Music
    Warning: Explicit Lyrics. Retailer is not responsible if your child repeats the lyrics in this music.

    On Dryers
    Warning: DO NOT put pets in dryer.

    On Fridges
    Warning: DO NOT attempt to mount any form of shelving to the exterior of this unit, particularly if such shelving involves nails or screws.

    For Credit Cards
    Attention: Attempting to apply for a credit card using another person's identity may result in arrest, fines, jail time, and legal action. It's called fraud.

    On Me
    Warning: Yelling and screaming at this sales representative will cause him to be less helpful.
    Attention: Complaining that any of the above problems are the responsibility of this sales representative will only result in open mockery of your intelligence.


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    I suspect that... inside every adult (sometimes not very far inside) is a bratty kid who wants everything his own way.
    - Bill Watterson

    My co-workers: They're there when they need me.
    - IPF

  • #2
    Wait...people use LCD's as dartboards?!
    Gun control is hitting your target; recycling is reloading your brass.
    "It's not our fault the Business School makes you buy those crappy Gateways!"
    "The queue is..."

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    • #3
      In all vehicles on a dealers lot:

      WARNING: Operating while intoxicated, while eating or while talking on a cell phone may cause serious injury or death.

      On a tow truck:

      WARNING: The driver may laugh at you if this is the 4th time you have called because you have run out of gas.

      For the dispatcher:

      WARNING: Insulting, yellng, screaming, or cussing at the dispatcher may result in slower service. Hell, service may not even come at all.
      "I'm still walking, so I'm sure that I can dance!" from Saint of Circumstance - Grateful Dead

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      • #4
        WARNING: Do not drink beer in vicinity of keyboard. (user went through two brand new Bluetooth Mac keyboards due to this...)

        WARNING: Do not drop laptop onto pavement.

        WARNING: If water is spilled onto keyboard, do not microwave laptop.
        Gun control is hitting your target; recycling is reloading your brass.
        "It's not our fault the Business School makes you buy those crappy Gateways!"
        "The queue is..."

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        • #5
          Quoth HawaiianShirts View Post
          These are all from actual experience.

          On Dryers
          Warning: DO NOT put pets in dryer.

          How did someone manage that one???I mean what were they thinking . . . . . .well nevermind cause . . DUH . . .they never think!!
          But seriously how did that happen??
          "I want to be a mongoose. Can I be a mongoose dog?"

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          • #6
            It's scary to think that all (or, I assume, most) of the inane warnings that we see on various products are there because some idiot tried it.
            Like the guy who attempted to iron his shirt while he was wearing it. I hope that he's unable to reproduce.
            ~~*

            "No! You can take the kids, but you leave me my monkey." - WALK HARD: THE DEWEY COX STORY

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            • #7
              Quoth Demonoid Phenomenon View Post
              Like the guy who attempted to iron his shirt while he was wearing it. I hope that he's unable to reproduce.
              That would only happen if he was ironing his pants while wearing them.

              Olive juice you too.

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              • #8
                For me in a parking lot:

                Running me over will get you arrested under the charges of assault. This applies to punching me, threatening me, or throwing any object at me.

                Seriously though, who uses a LCD TV as a dartboard? Next thing you know we'll be putting warning labels on something so safe that I will cry if that happens.
                The Grand Galactic Inquisitor hears all and sees all.

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                • #9
                  Urban legends

                  Quoth HawaiianShirts View Post
                  On Dryers
                  Warning: DO NOT put pets in dryer.
                  Quoth Sphinx View Post
                  How did someone manage that one???I mean what were they thinking . . . . . .well nevermind cause . . DUH . . .they never think!!
                  But seriously how did that happen??
                  From what I understand, there are multiple stories out there involving a woman who washes her poodle or cat and puts it into either an oven, clothes dryer or microwave to dry it quickly. The result always is disgustingly tragic.

                  I can’t help but wonder if maybe there hasn’t been at least a germ of truth in the origin of the legends, though.

                  The Snopes website has a whole page devoted to this legend
                  http://www.snopes.com/horrors/techno/microwavedpet.asp
                  "Ignorance is no excuse for a law."
                  .................................................. ..................- Alfred E. Newman

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                  • #10
                    Warning: grabbing on to me will make you eligible to win a free ambulance ride.
                    DILLIGAF

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                    • #11
                      Quoth South Texan
                      From what I understand, there are multiple stories out there involving a woman who washes her poodle or cat and puts it into either an oven, clothes dryer or microwave to dry it quickly. The result always is disgustingly tragic.

                      I can’t help but wonder if maybe there hasn’t been at least a germ of truth in the origin of the legends, though.

                      The Snopes website has a whole page devoted to this legend
                      http://www.snopes.com/horrors/techno/microwavedpet.asp
                      As an animal (especially cat) lover, this makes me angry.

                      It's called, dry them with a frickin' towel and let 'em dry themselves. And, if it's cold, put them in a room with the heat turned up just a notch, so they don't catch cold or get the whole house all wet.
                      You're focusing on the problem. If you focus on the problem, you can't see the solution. Never focus on the problem! --From Patch Adams

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                      • #12
                        On carts

                        Attention: Please place in that big spot with 'PLEASE PUT CARTS HERE' in the parking lot. Failure to do this will cause this cart to follow you home and scratch the paint on your car.

                        Okay, I just wish that'd happen...

                        I'd just like a big one on the front of all stores...

                        Warning: We are not responsible for stupid things you do in our store. This includes but is not limited to: Dropping something and slipping in it, letting your children climb on things, your inability to read price tags, and problems stemming from your rudeness. Thank you.
                        Character flaws aren't a philosophy -Scott Adams

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                        • #13
                          Quoth BrightEyedKitty View Post
                          It's called, dry them with a frickin' towel and let 'em dry themselves.
                          When my kitty is wet, he *loves* to get wrapped in a towel and petted. He's usually dry in a few minutes
                          Aerodynamics are for people who can't build engines. --Enzo Ferrari

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                          • #14
                            The best lable I ever saw was on a dog blanket, part of a batch sold in the pet unit.

                            "Washable Dog Blanket. Caution: Remove Dog First."
                            People who don't like cats were probably mice in an earlier life.
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                            • #15
                              We sold pre-packs of walnuts and the like when I was back in retail, and they had warnings on the front that they contained nuts...

                              Actually, now I'm wholesale, I'm going to check what our packs say...

                              Rapscallion

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