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On the bottle-top of a flavoured milk drink in the U.K.:
| AFTER OPENING, KEEP UPRIGHT. |
On a timer which apparently causes the lights to flash once a day:
| AUTOMATICALLY TURNS LIGHTS ON AND OFF AT DUSK |
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Book label indicating a distinct classification and shelving system for their music library:
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In a patient drug education monograph:
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Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it. |
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On a bar of Dial soap:
| DIRECTIONS -- USE LIKE REGULAR SOAP. |
On a Swedish chainsaw:
| DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STOP CHAINSAW WITH YOUR HANDS. |
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On Boots Children's Cough Medicine:
| DO NOT DRIVE A CAR OR OPERATE MACHINERY AFTER TAKING THIS MEDICATION. |
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On packaging for a Rowenta iron:
| DO NOT IRON CLOTHES ON BODY. |
In the instruction manual for a Canon camera:
| DO NOT RATTLE PLAYFULLY AT THE SHUTTER BUTTON. |
In the owner's manual for a Toyota:
| DO NOT STAND UP THROUGH THE SUN ROOF WHILE DRIVING OR WHILE CLOSING IT. |
On bottom of a box of Tesco's Tiramisu dessert:
| DO NOT TURN UPSIDE DOWN. |
Warning on a box of Rogaine For Men:
| DO NOT USE WHILE PREGNANT OR NURSING |
On a Sears hair dryer:
| DO NOT USE WHILE SLEEPING. |
Label on sports equipment:
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DUAL SPORTS CANVAS CATCHER FOR BASEBALL, SOFTBALL & FOOTBALL TWO SPORTS IN ONE |
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Label for Emerald brand ALMONDS:
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There's a lot to see here. Click HERE to focus on the important part.
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On a package of AA batteries:
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EXPLAIN ¤ Do not change the batter that hasn't been used up or throw it into fire. ¤ Do not use it with common (carbolic) batter. ¤ According to the use way of equipments to install batter. ¤ Do not decompose the batter. |
On a box containing a hotel-provided shower cap:
| FITS ONE HEAD |
Instructions inside a portable voting booth:
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FOLD TOP DOWN. CROSS LEGS. COLLAPSE. |
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On a string of Chinese-made Christmas lights:
| FOR INDOOR OR OUTDOOR USE ONLY |
Warning label on a drain opener:
IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND OR CANNOT READ ALL DIRECTIONS AND WARNINGS,
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT.
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On a package of plastic GLOVES.
I wasn't sure what body part to insert, or where to insert it,
until I read the fine print:
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Where does Irish Spring soap come from? Mexico, of course:
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On a banana bin in a grocery store:
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For authentic Texas toast, look no further than New York:
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On a package of [white] popcorn:
| NO ARTIFICIAL COLORS |
Believe it or not, this item has no color or size:
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On a blanket from Taiwan:
| NOT TO BE USED AS PROTECTION FROM A TORNADO |
On a Japanese food processor:
| NOT TO BE USED FOR THE OTHER USE. |
In some countries, on the bottom of Coke bottles:
| OPEN OTHER END |
On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding:
| PRODUCT WILL BE HOT AFTER HEATING. |
Do not leave your head uncovered when you throw this in the bin!
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A shelf display featuring mix-and-unmatch products:
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On a helmet-mounted mirror used by US cyclists:
| REMEMBER, OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR ARE ACTUALLY BEHIND YOU. |
On some Swanson frozen dinners:
| SERVING SUGGESTION: DEFROST. |
In a store display, where the "faux" refers not only to the "cheetah," but also to the "striped":
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On combination car registration / pet licence renewal form:
| The Fee is $6.50 for altered, $9.00 for unaltered, and $2.00 for citizens over 65. |
On a New Zealand insect spray:
| THIS PRODUCT NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS. |
General warning:
| TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL POISONING, DO NOT SWALLOW. |
In the instructions inside a box containing a new computer:
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TO AVOID CONDENSATION FORMING, ALLOW THE BOXES TO WARM UP TO ROOM TEMPERATURE BEFORE OPENING. |
On a Taiwanese shampoo:
| USE REPEATEDLY FOR SEVERE DAMAGE. |
I never imagined a two-drawer file cabinet could be one piece:
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On the complimentary (but insulting) toothbrushes given by a dentist:
| USE THE FUZZY END! |
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On a package of Sainsbury's peanuts:
| WARNING: CONTAINS NUTS |
On a automobile sunshield:
| WARNING: Do not drive with sunshield in place. |
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On a toilet brush:
| WARNING: Do not use toilet brush for personal hygiene. |
On a Korean kitchen knife:
| WARNING -- KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN. |
On Nytol Sleep Aid:
| WARNING: MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS. |
On a home shop drill:
| WARNING: Not intended for use as a dental drill. |
On a child's Superman costume:
| WEARING OF THIS GARMENT DOES NOT ENABLE YOU TO FLY |
On a packet of Sun-Maid raisins:
| WHY NOT TRY TOSSING OVER YOUR FAVORITE BREAKFAST CEREAL? |
Tag on clothing for 18-month-old girls:
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WITH XHILARATION® THERE ARE NO RULES. WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO GO CRAZY OR DRESS TO THRILL. MAKE A STATEMENT. MAKE A SCENE. WEAR WHAT YOU WANT AND IT WON'T BE WRONG. |
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On a bag of Fritos:
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YOU COULD BE A WINNER! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. DETAILS INSIDE. |
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Front of a memo pad whose target market is children.
| THE RUSSLER |
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| Word Wild Web |
| Dumb Things People Say |
| Lien À Trois |
| Elmwood Court |