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08-19-2009, 09:08 PM
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| |  Idiot protection--stupid warning labels
I have a windshield sun shade that I use when I park my car in a sunny spot when it's hot. I've used it for a couple of years but only just noticed that it has a warning tag on it, "Remove this sun shade before operating the vehicle" or something like that. I know the maker of the product is paranoid about lawsuits, but I found that really funny 
I'd love to hear about other idiot-lawsuit prevention warnings. And if this topic is a repeat, sorry. |
08-19-2009, 09:16 PM
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If I walk into a wall at work and hurt myself, whom should I sue--the designer, builder, owner, or whom? |
08-19-2009, 09:16 PM
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'may cause drowsiness' written on sleeping pills... isnt that the intent? what is this 'may' crap? i want sleeping pills that will definitely cause drowsiness... i dont want to gamble with my sleeping pills... some may be sugar pills others will be sleeping pills... like the ppl at sanofi-aventis or pfizer are bored and mix-match just for fun... |
08-19-2009, 11:03 PM
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Not a warning label, but the drive up ATM at my bank wants you to know that it is equipped for the visually impaired!!!! |
08-19-2009, 11:55 PM
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For the specially trained seeing eye dogs who are driving the vehicles.
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08-20-2009, 12:54 AM
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Label on bag of peanuts...."Warning: may contain traces of nuts"
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08-20-2009, 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by DC Sunshine  Label on bag of peanuts...."Warning: may contain traces of nuts" | Oh crap. let's return it, we can't take any chances. |
08-20-2009, 06:44 AM
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My favorite though has to be all the coffee cups warning you that the contents might be hot! |
08-20-2009, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Pete Not a warning label, but the drive up ATM at my bank wants you to know that it is equipped for the visually impaired!!!! | I know that sounds weird but there's a simple reason those ATMs have the braile keypads. The first ATMs were walk-ups and the Govt required they be accessable for the visually impaired. When they started making drive-up ATMs they just used the same keypads rather than go to the added expense of obtaining a second type. That your bank advertises that as a feature tells me they're lacking in the mental department and your money might be in better hands elsewhere. |
08-20-2009, 11:50 AM
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"Remove baby before folding up baby walker".
"Do not use q-tip in ear"
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08-20-2009, 12:35 PM
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The label inside my corn stove(think wood stove that burns dried corn) on the firepot that said"Do not touch while burning" 2 seconds into the first burn it vaporized. |
08-21-2009, 12:04 AM
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Teenagers need a warning label - "Warning - may cause grey hair"
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08-21-2009, 06:05 AM
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On my iron it says something like "Do not iron clothes while wearing."
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08-21-2009, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by DC Sunshine Teenagers need a warning label - "Warning - may cause grey hair" |
I'm slowly learning that!!! |
08-21-2009, 03:35 PM
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