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by Esteban-- Smart ass Pumpkin on February 11th, 2007

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What is the oddest product warning label that you have seen? (like the warning on a hairdryer, "do not operate while asleep" or on a Dremel Electric Rotary Tool "This product not intended for use as a dental drill.")

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  • by batosai495 on February 11th, 2007

    batosai495

    on a superman costume
    "does not enable you to fly"

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  • by AntigoneRising on February 11th, 2007

    AntigoneRising

    Planter's Peanuts: Warning, contains peanuts.

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  • by Abberz on February 19th, 2007

    Abberz

    Disposable Razor- Do not use during an earthquake.

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  • by - retroglide - on February 11th, 2007

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    Mattress
    Warning: Do not attempt to swallow

    Christmas Lights
    Warning: For indoor or outdoor use only.

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  • by lightfly on February 11th, 2007

    lightfly

    I think: Sleeping Pills
    Warning: May cause Drowsiness, is kind of weird...

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  • by Stableboy on February 12th, 2007

    Stableboy

    I have a folding sunscreen for my windshield labeled "do not operate vehicle while screen is in place".

    What bothers me is that I can imagine people for whom this warning is helpful.

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  • by fishnets on March 30th, 2007

    fishnets

    Childrens cold medication (DO NOT DRIVE OR OPERATE HEAVY MACHINARY WHILE TAKING THIS MEDICINE) Cause every 5 year old gets hopped up on cold meds and gets on a tractor!


    And, the sad part is, they are required to put these warnings on things because they happen!

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  • by Teri00 on February 11th, 2007

    Teri00

    "Not for human consumption" on rat poison. Thanks, I never would have figured that out! :P

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  • by janacide on February 12th, 2007

    janacide

    On a lighter,says,keep away from extreme heat or open flame.

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  • by Simply msFortunate on February 11th, 2007

    Simply msFortunate

    There are a whole lot of them here:

    http://www.dumb.com/productwarnings.htm

    My favorite is the one for sleeping pills..."May cause drowsiness."

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  • by George Harrison lover on April 15th, 2007

    George Harrison lover

    On one of those little salt packages at McDonald's: SALT Contains salt

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  • by shopaholic on April 8th, 2007

    shopaholic

    On an iron: WARNING do NOT iron clothing that is on your body. LMAO

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  • by Elissa on April 2nd, 2007

    Elissa

    Matches: "may cause fire"

    Kids' clothes: "Do not expose to naked flames" - what, like I'd expose my child to naked flames, but not if they were dressed?!

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  • by CoachMJ on March 12th, 2007

    CoachMJ

    One of my favorites is the one on pizza boxes-"please remove pizza from cardboard boxes before placing in oven".

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  • by gone on February 11th, 2007

    gone

    The bright blue plastic goo used for 'water' in a ship in a bottle was labeled DO NOT EAT!

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  • by LynfromNM on February 11th, 2007

    LynfromNM

    Sleeping Pills
    Warning: May cause Drowsiness

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  • by Cowboy-Matter of Fact on April 21st, 2007

    Cowboy-Matter of Fact

    "Do not use for drying pets." -- In the manual for a microwave oven.
    "Do not use orally after using rectally." -- In the instructions for an electric thermometer.
    "Do not eat if seal is missing." -- On said seal.

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  • by KevinW42 on April 4th, 2007

    KevinW42

    For meat packageing, "96% fart free," You better watchout for that other 4%

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  • by Anonymous on April 2nd, 2007

    Anonymous

    'Do not insert into any bodily orifice' - a curling iron.

    'Do not operate near genitals' - a chainsaw.

    Kind of makes you wonder who would admit they had done these things in order to sue the company?

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  • by Magenta on November 10th, 2007

    Magenta

    For many PCs, if you disconnect your keyboard from your computer then reboot, during the boot sequence it will say:

    "No keyboard is detected. Please press the F1 key."

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  • by Tarot2757 on July 27th, 2007

    Tarot2757

    Heameroid cream: not to be taken oraly

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  • by pasdasalt07 on July 24th, 2007

    pasdasalt07

    Insurance does not cover acts of God.

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  • by The King of Awesome on June 23rd, 2007

    The King of Awesome

    On a lot of those big rubbermade storage bins, there is actually a warning with illustration on the bottom of the lid explaining not to store babies in the bin.

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  • by Inspector Javert on May 11th, 2007

    Inspector Javert

    On a Sweedish Chainsaw - "Warning! do not attempt to stop blade with hands."

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  • by aprilk04 on April 23rd, 2007

    aprilk04

    on a sunblock bottle

    "for external use only"

    ...but how else can I protect my internal organs from UV rays?!

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  • by ptrask on April 21st, 2007

    ptrask

    Back in 1992, I bought a Mossberg 500 pump action shotgun. When I brought it home and opened the box, there was a large, bright orange sticker across the breech opening (where you insert the rounds into the magazine) that said "Danger. Firing a loaded weapon at a person can cause injury or death."

    I have often wondered if that sticker was s a result of some lawsuit.

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  • by Nelson L. Squeeko on April 3rd, 2007

    Nelson L. Squeeko

    Bottle of pop. Be careful while opening. Cap could cause injury to yourself or others.

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  • by mousegirl27 on April 3rd, 2007

    mousegirl27

    Toilet cleaner brush: Do not use in mouth.

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  • by kat tarrin-AYPWIP on March 12th, 2007

    kat tarrin-AYPWIP

    i bought a brand new fighters 18 inch blade, and on the box it said"warning contents sharp"
    or on coffee "contants may be hot"
    wtf humans are supose to be the smartest things on the planet and yet we need warnings like these.

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  • by JamesD on March 10th, 2007

    JamesD

    On bags of peanuts, for people with nut allergies:

    Warning: Contains nuts. (?????!)

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  • by unknown on February 19th, 2007

    unknown

    The really weird part about all of these warnings is that someone had to have done all of them to make the company put them on the label in the first place!

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  • by anonymous on February 13th, 2007

    anonymous

    On a tin of cat food: not intended for humans. Do not eat like regular food. Really? Oh that's a shame, I was thinking of making a nice lasagne out of it! For christ sake!

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  • by sweaver9 on February 13th, 2007

    sweaver9

    On a Bic lighter, do not light near face...

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  • by Volt on February 13th, 2007

    Volt

    Green Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, which is Suitable For Vegetarians. Can I have a bowl of shampoo for the starter.

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  • by bevdee on February 8th, 2008

    bevdee

    i have a pair of jeans and the washing label says remove before washing!!!!!!!

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  • by 89bravo on February 4th, 2008

    89bravo

    It was a small screwdriver set, said "do not insert into penis"

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  • by handymanron on January 15th, 2008

    handymanron

    Due to a previous lawsuit, Winnebago now has a warning of something to this effect in all their motorhomes, "Do not leave driver's seat while vehicle is in motion."

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  • by Cyndi Ninja on November 22nd, 2007

    Cyndi Ninja

    On a can of deck stain: avoid spontaneous combustion.
    How the hell do you avoid spontaneous combustion?

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  • by Mrs803 on August 1st, 2007

    Mrs803

    there was like a hand held candle starter and it said warning very flammable. I mean like DUH

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  • by Chopsy the Diver on July 6th, 2007

    Chopsy the Diver

    In the hospital we use alcohol gel and sprays and they are outside of every bay...with a label saying 'do not drink!'

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  • by I love my baby on June 23rd, 2007

    I love my baby

    On a Old Cold Medicine box:
    It is well to take a hot foot bath or drink a hot lemonade just before going to bed. Cover up well so as to get up a good sweat.
    Drink Water Freely.

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  • by Curiosity49 on May 31st, 2007

    Curiosity49

    Well, the oddest thing I've ever heard about a warning label was on a airplane, years ago. Apparently the lady sitting behind me had never flown before. She was also apparently related to 'Jedd Clampitt.' Proudly, and loudly she exclaimed to the flight attendant: "This sign says 'fasten your seat belt while seated....well, how the hell else could you do it?" Seriously!

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  • by Vashtar on April 21st, 2007

    Vashtar

    "Every time I sit on it, I'll think of that," she said.

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  • by Miss. Tandra on April 8th, 2007

    Miss. Tandra

    heres just a few:

    Hair Coloring
    Do not use as an ice cream topping.

    Mattress
    Warning: Do not attempt to swallo


    Here where i got them and more:: http://bored.com/crazywarnings/index.htm

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  • by randomness - is now a Maestro on April 3rd, 2007

    randomness - is now a Maestro

    A pair of socks - warn the iron
    A knife -keep out of children
    infant cough medicine - do not operate heavy machinery under influence.

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  • by pigeonpower on April 3rd, 2007

    pigeonpower

    On the shampoo I regularly use it says "This is not a food product" in the tiniest letters on the back, it says shampoo in massive letters! why would you read the warning but not the bit that says shampoo!!

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  • by Little Miss Dangerous on February 19th, 2007

    Little Miss Dangerous

    My hairdryer has an idiot diagram (circle with a slash through it) showing not to drop it into the bathtub.

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  • by bye bye on August 6th, 2009

    bye bye

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

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  • by decopete on November 21st, 2008

    decopete

    On a bag of peanuts........ ' may contain nuts'

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  • by Nada Normal on February 15th, 2008

    Nada Normal

    Ginsu knife - "keep out of children"........Look it up!!!! it's there

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