Signs, Warnings, and other labeling fails

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Inigo Montoya

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One thing I would like to point out, THIS IS NOT FAILBLOG. Try not to use their material. And I also know that there is a book out there with funny roadsigns and stuff. Don't use that either.

So, today, I accidentaly flipped over my keyboard and saw a warning. I'll copy it word for word, and I'll have to continuously flip my keyboard :D.

WARNING!
Some experts believe that use of any keyboard may cause serious injury to hands, wrists, arms, neck or back. If you feel pain, numbness, or weakness in these areas see a qualified health professional.

:D

Please share your own, because you probably have better than I do.

EDIT: If you don't know what something is, just ask and someone will get it for you.
 
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I flipped my keyboard over and it just said stupid random stuff like "this logo is a trademark of Microsoft", etc....
 
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My keyboard just says:

WARNING
Due to risk of serious injury, read Safety & Comfort Guide provided by this product.

It made me laugh.
 
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*flips over other keyboard*

This one says:
This device complies with Canada.

._.
 
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Prolonged use of a keyboard in the wrong way really can jack up your wrists. My friend got a job typing documents out and a month in started developing early carpal tunnel symptoms. He's a piano player. It's no joke.

Anyway, I have a can of bug spray here that reads, "for indoor and outdoor use only." As opposed to what?
 
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Oh wait, I found something on my keyboard! "This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.".
 
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On a soap bottle:

Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact, flush with water.

Does this mean that we stick our head in a toilet and flush it????
 
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On my toaster oven: "If contents ignite, keep door closed and unplug device"
 
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It's a toaster oven. They typically have doors, to use to put things in.
 
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^this. It's just a little different.
 
My keyboard doesn't warn me at all. They're keeping me in the dark. :<

When I was traveling to Nationals, I saw a sign that said:
"Caution: Bridge may be slippery when frozen."

It takes a genius to figure that out.
 
There's this weird label written in some foreign langauge under my laptop...oh, wait, it's just upside-down and says "Made in China."

I'm not sure if I completely understand the point of this thread, but I have seen some labels that, while in normal circumstances wouldn't seem to out of place, but at the time I did were just bizarre. For instance, I once read some lettering on a mirror that read "Objects are closer than they appear." The problem was that mirror was in a Walmart restroom...and I was like, how far away could I possibly need to be?
 
Ice Espeon said:
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This.
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this is generic and terribly photoshopped but it still is the only post in this entire thread that doesn't completely suck.

not knowing the definition of "flush" doesn't make a warning stupid.
 
http://www.scrubbingbubbles.com/Products/Pages/automatic-shower-cleaner.aspx

The warning on this product says "Not a Body Wash."
 
Oh yeah, I saw two roadsigns once. One said:

Flippin' Business Dist.

Another:

Yellsville, Arkansas
Home of the National Wild Turkey Calling Contest!
 
esperante said:
Ice Espeon said:
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This.
Click to expand...

this is generic and terribly photoshopped but it still is the only post in this entire thread that doesn't completely suck.

not knowing the definition of "flush" doesn't make a warning stupid.
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I feel as if your motive for posting in many threads is to disapprove of other posts and drive them into the ground. You don't always have to pound so hard against the grain, you know. Sometimes I appreciate your work, but this does get kind of old.

...yeah bad photoshop and stuff

Anyway, the reason for these obvious product warnings is their ability to act as legal safety nets. We live in an era where everyone's sue-happy. Any loophole found can be exploited.

If I bought a can of bug killer, and it had no warning about human consumption, I could very well drink it and sue the company for my loss of health. Obviously you're not supposed to drink it, but the company didn't tell me not to. U.S. law works in stupid ways sometimes.

I'm sure you guys already knew that, though

...ok now I'm just talking welp

 
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