Silly warning labels

[bobthehobbyguy]

Was looking at a jar of peanut butter. Back of label has warning stating it contains peanuts. Duh.

[Ace-Garageguy]

               

Edited January 14, 2017 by Ace-Garageguy

[TarheelRick]

One of my favorites is the #1 step of any new small appliance or anything else that comes in a box.  #1. Open box.  Well duh, the instructions are inside the box, how am I supposed to know to open the box?

My second favorite is the list of side-effects on medicines: "May cause diarrhea.  May cause constipation" or the ever popular "May cause drowsiness" on a box of sleeping aides.

Edited January 14, 2017 by TarheelRick

[bobthehobbyguy]

My other favorite is the bags of microwaveable popcorn corn. Warning contents may be hot.

I understand that some of  the warnings are a result of lawsuits but I hope some of them are just overlill.

[DaveM]

On a box of Top Care medicated bandages...  "For external use only".   

[Ace-Garageguy]

On a box of Top Care medicated bandages...  "For external use only".   

Musta seen this guy...   

[10thumbs]

Man I love these topics.

We humans can live without junky products and chemical BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH in honey and mustard and so forth....

Beware: The contents could contain natural ingredients.

Puke.

[HomerS]

I don't know if it's still there but years ago while vacationing in Florida, there is a small pond as you come out from The Pier in St Pete.  Posted in several places was a sign stating boldly "Do Not Taunt The Alligators".  Even before the Animal Planet channel, i would think this would be common sense but I'm sure someone got too close. I wish i could find my picture of that sign

[Mark]

I don't know if it's still there but years ago while vacationing in Florida, there is a small pond as you come out from The Pier in St Pete.  Posted in several places was a sign stating boldly "Do Not Taunt The Alligators".  Even before the Animal Planet channel, i would think this would be common sense but I'm sure someone got too close. I wish i could find my picture of that sign

Some guy did taunt an alligator there.  After that, everyone called him "Lefty"...

[espo]

Frogs Leap happens to be one of our favorite wineries. On the label on the back of the bottle with all the required warnings required by every governing body you can think of, the  story goes that during the original  labeling application the owners were so frustrated if them they put on their label "Open other end". Next time you see one of their bottles check out the label, and if you like a KILLER Zinfandel  than buy it and find out for your self.   

[HomerS]

One of the best commercials (I think it was on the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Shot)....this safety moment was brought to you by the Nine Digit Tool Company.

[Ace-Garageguy]

                                                                       

[Pete J.]

I wish I had saved it, but here in California the Payday candy bar has such a warning on the label, as if the pictures of peanut and wording "peanut caramel bar" aren't enough.  Come on folks!  Take some responsibility will you!

[Earl Marischal]

I wish I had saved it, but here in California the Payday candy bar has such a warning on the label, as if the pictures of peanut and wording "peanut caramel bar" aren't enough.  Come on folks!  Take some responsibility will you!

if people did, lawyers wouldn't be so rich...

steve

[maltsr]

Head and Shoulders shampoo has "For External Use Only" on the label.  ????

[Tom Geiger]

Both Preparation H and KY Jelly have warnings not to be taken orally.

I wonder how many letters they got, "I tried your Kentucky Jelly on crackers and it had no taste at all."

[Rob Hall]

One that sticks in my mind...not a warning label, but....my folks were long time loyal Sears customers, and in the 80s there was a Sears anniversary token they received (googled it--1986 Centennial Anniversary token)---looks like a gold coin--and around the edge it said 'contains authentic material'...what a generic statement, stuck with me the last 30 years.

[bobthehobbyguy]

 Along the same line is food packages is all nature ingredienrs. Well hemlock is natural but I wouldn't want it in my food.

[Draggon]

It would seem that the YWCA has noticed a problem. 

[Pete J.]

I know that languages often don't translate well, but I have always wondered about this sign.  What is the original intent!

[blunc]

 Along the same line is food packages is all nature ingredienrs. Well hemlock is natural but I wouldn't want it in my food.

is that a preservative?  

[Ace-Garageguy]

 ... hemlock is natural but I wouldn't want it in my food.

is that a preservative?  

No, but it's a sure-fire cure for depression. 

[CometMan]

Saw a warning on a folding baby stroller to "remove child before folding"!

[blunc]

let's just remove the warning labels and the problem will sort itself out eventually... as long as no one is allowed to sue for misuse of product.

[Snake45]

let's just remove the warning labels and the problem will sort itself out eventually... as long as no one is allowed to sue for misuse of product.

Yup. It's called "natural selection" or "thinning the herd."

About 1982 Ruger started stamping a long warning on the barrels of all their firearms, warning the user to read the instruction manual, and if you didn't have a manual, where/how to get one, and so forth. I'll never forget the American Rifleman's review of Ruger's then-new Mark II .22 pistol: "And when you get tired of shooting it, you can read it."