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From: "Casmdl (@ cable)" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "Waterpeople" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2002 1:47 PM
Subject: [waterpeople] The Human race is doomed!


> Subject: Doomed through Stupidity
>
>
> In case you needed further proof that the human race is doomed through
stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods.
>
> On a Sear's hairdryer:
> Do not use while sleeping.
>
> (darn, and that's the only time I have to work on my hair.)
>
>
> On a bag of Fritos:
> You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.
>
> (the shoplifter special?)
>
>
> On a bar of Dial soap:
>  "Directions: Use like regular soap."
>
> (and that would be how???....)
>
>
> On some Swanson frozen dinners:
>  "Serving suggestion: Defrost! ."
>
> (but, it's "just" a suggestion.)
>
>
> On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom):
> "Do not turn upside down."
>
> (well...duh, a bit late, huh!)
>
>
> On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding:
>  "Product will be hot after heating."
>
> (...and you thought????...)
>
>
> On packaging for a Rowenta iron:
> "Do not iron clothes on body."
>
> (but wouldn't this save me more time?)
>
>
> On Boot's Children Cough Medicine:
> "Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication."
>
> (We could do a lot to reduce the rate of construction accidents if we
could just get those 5-year-olds with head-colds off those forklifts.)
>
>
> On Nytol Sleep Aid:
> "Warning: May cause drowsiness."
>
> (and...I'm taking this because???....)
>
>
> On most brands of Christmas lights:
> "For indoor or outdoor use only."
>
> (as opposed to...what?)
>
>
> On a Japanese food processor:
> "Not to be used for the other use."
>
> (now, somebody out there, help me ! on this. I'm a bit curious.)
>
>
> On Sainsbury's peanuts:
> "Warning: contains nuts."
>
> (talk about a news flash)
>
>
> On an American Airlines packet of nuts:
> "Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts."
>
> (Step 3: maybe, uh...fly Delta?)
>
>
> On a child's superman costume:
> "Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly."
>
> (I don't blame the company. I blame the parents for this one.)
>
>
> On a Swedish chainsaw:
> "Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals."
>
> (Oh my God...was there a lot of this happening somewhere?)
>
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>
> Love,
>
> Cat
> -xxx-
> (Challenging anyone to find more of the same).
>