Yvonne these were priceless. I loved the chainsaw one and the Japanese food
processor.
Here in the states many of the drive-thru signs are also in Braille!

Bobby

Yvonne Craig wrote:

> DUMB PACKAGING LABELS
>
>   In case you needed further proof that the human race is doomed through
> stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods.
>   1. On Sears hairdryer:
>   "Do not use while sleeping."
>   (Gee, that's the only time I have to work on my hair)
>   2. On a bag of Fritos:
>   "You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside."
>   (Evidently, the shoplifter special)
>   3. On a bar of Dial soap:
>   "Directions: Use like regular soap."
>   (And that would be how. . . ?)
>
>   4. On some Swanson frozen dinners:
>   "Serving suggestions: Defrost."
>   (But it's *just* a suggestion)
>
>   5. On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom of box):
>   "Do not turn upside down."
>   (Oops, too late!)
>
>   6. On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding:
>   "Product will be hot after heating."
>   (As night follows the day . . . .)
>
>   7. On packaging for a Rowenta iron:
>   "Do not iron clothes on body."
>   (But wouldn't this save even more time?)
>
>   8. On Boot's Children's 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.)
>   9. On Nytol Sleep Aid:
>   "Warning: May cause drowsiness."
>   (One would hope)
>
>   10. On most brands of Christmas lights:
>   "For indoor or outdoor use only."
>   (As opposed to what?)
>
>   11. On a Japanese food processor:
>   "Not to be used for the other use."
>   (I gotta admit, I'm curious.)
>
>   12. On Sainsbury's peanuts:
>   "Warning: Contains nuts."
>   (NEWS FLASH)
>
>   13. On an American Airlines packet of nuts:
>   "Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts."
>   (Step 3: Fly Delta.)
>
>   14. On a child's Superman costume:
>   "Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly."
>   (I don't blame the company, I blame parents for this one.)
>   15. On a Swedish chain saw:
>   "Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals."
>   (Was there a chance of this happening somewhere?...Good grief)
>   16. On a bottle of Palmolive Dishwashing liquid:
>   "Do not use on food."
>   (Hey, Mom, we're out of syrup! It's OK honey just grab the Palmolive!)
>   17. On a tube of Crest Toothpaste:
>   "If swallowed contact poison control."
>   (Oh please have you ever heard about someone dying from swallowing a
> little
> toothpaste?)
>   18. On a bottle of ALL laundry detergent:
>   "Remove clothing before distributing in washing machine."
>    (Hey no more swimming in the washing machine kids)