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IGX · Sep 9, 2005, 07:24 pm

Here's a few warning labels gathered from a couple of different sources on the internet :

"For external use only." -- On a curling iron.

"Do not use in shower." -- On a hair dryer.

"Do not drive with sunshield in place." -- On a cardboard windshield sunscreen.

"Do not eat toner." -- On a toner cartridge for a laser printer.

"May irritate eyes." -- On a can of self-defense pepper spray.

"Eating rocks may lead to broken teeth." -- On a novelty rock garden set.

"Do not use orally." -- On a toilet bowl cleaning brush.

"Do not use for drying pets." -- In the manual for a microwave oven.

"Caution: Remove infant before folding for storage." -- On a portable stroller.

"Do not iron clothes on body." -- On packaging for an iron.

"Wearing this garment does not enable you to fly." -- On a kid-sized Superman costume.

"May be harmful if swallowed." -- On a hammer.

"Do not attempt to stop the blade with your hand." -- In the manual for a chainsaw.

"Do not use orally after using rectally." -- In the instructions for an electric thermometer.

`"Not to be used as a personal flotation device." -- On a 6" x 10" inflatable picture frame.

"Do not put in mouth." -- On a box of bottle rockets.

"Do not use as an ice cream topping." - On a bottle of hair coloring agent.

"Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover." -- On a pair of shin guards made for bicyclists.

"This product not intended for use as a dental drill." -- On an electric rotary tool.

"Do not use for drying pets." -- In the manual for a microwave oven.

I admit I had a good laugh at some of these warnings. But, when you stop and think about it, are people in America becoming so stupid that they need to be told not to use a curling iron where the sun don't shine, or not to eat a hammer, or dry their pets in a microwave oven.

I think these warning labels reflect two troublesome trends in America: A steady change toward intellectual banality, and an increasing tendency to sue others for our own stupidity.

Milton Bradley · Sep 10, 2005, 01:09 pm

My favorite has to be the Bic lighter with the warning label that the lighter contains flammable gas under pressure.

My opinion of warning labels is that they are creating the society we now see before us. Many people too uninformed for their own good, and ours. This phenomenon also gave birth to one of my favorite quotes about society, and that is "you cannot idiot proof the world in an attmpt to relieve your own responsibilities for educating your children".

In my opinion, that i what this is really all about. People wanting to avoid having to educate their children in the realities of living on planet Earth.

Osborn F Enready · Sep 10, 2005, 01:21 pm

Political Correctness and the Warning Labels are playing a large part of "dumbing down America".

It is all in the drive AWAY from personal responsibility, and TOWARDS socialist themed, central government. Great post, great thread.

Sep 9, 2005, 07:24 pm	#1 (permalink) (top)
IGX Self-Ruler Posts: 122	Humorous Warning Labels Here's a few warning labels gathered from a couple of different sources on the internet : "For external use only." -- On a curling iron. "Do not use in shower." -- On a hair dryer. "Do not drive with sunshield in place." -- On a cardboard windshield sunscreen. "Do not eat toner." -- On a toner cartridge for a laser printer. "May irritate eyes." -- On a can of self-defense pepper spray. "Eating rocks may lead to broken teeth." -- On a novelty rock garden set. "Do not use orally." -- On a toilet bowl cleaning brush. "Do not use for drying pets." -- In the manual for a microwave oven. "Caution: Remove infant before folding for storage." -- On a portable stroller. "Do not iron clothes on body." -- On packaging for an iron. "Wearing this garment does not enable you to fly." -- On a kid-sized Superman costume. "May be harmful if swallowed." -- On a hammer. "Do not attempt to stop the blade with your hand." -- In the manual for a chainsaw. "Do not use orally after using rectally." -- In the instructions for an electric thermometer. `"Not to be used as a personal flotation device." -- On a 6" x 10" inflatable picture frame. "Do not put in mouth." -- On a box of bottle rockets. "Do not use as an ice cream topping." - On a bottle of hair coloring agent. "Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover." -- On a pair of shin guards made for bicyclists. "This product not intended for use as a dental drill." -- On an electric rotary tool. "Do not use for drying pets." -- In the manual for a microwave oven. I admit I had a good laugh at some of these warnings. But, when you stop and think about it, are people in America becoming so stupid that they need to be told not to use a curling iron where the sun don't shine, or not to eat a hammer, or dry their pets in a microwave oven. I think these warning labels reflect two troublesome trends in America: A steady change toward intellectual banality, and an increasing tendency to sue others for our own stupidity.

Sep 10, 2005, 01:21 pm	#3 (permalink) (top)
Osborn F Enready Principled Observer Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 13,873	Political Correctness and the Warning Labels are playing a large part of "dumbing down America". It is all in the drive AWAY from personal responsibility, and TOWARDS socialist themed, central government. Great post, great thread. Petition of Redress of Grievances: http://www.givemeliberty.org/default.htm Canadian Lawsuit Against Their National Banks: http://www.freewebs.com/classaction/ Osborn F. Enready

Sep 10, 2005, 01:09 pm	#2 (permalink) (top)
Milton Bradley BANNED Location: Ohio Province, Rep. of Comerica Posts: 7,320	My favorite has to be the Bic lighter with the warning label that the lighter contains flammable gas under pressure. My opinion of warning labels is that they are creating the society we now see before us. Many people too uninformed for their own good, and ours. This phenomenon also gave birth to one of my favorite quotes about society, and that is "you cannot idiot proof the world in an attmpt to relieve your own responsibilities for educating your children". In my opinion, that i what this is really all about. People wanting to avoid having to educate their children in the realities of living on planet Earth.