I'm beginning to think that our population has either become extremely dumb or we've become so litigious that we look dumb. There are so many warning labels that just make you go, "Would anyone really do that?" that you can't imagine that we've fallen to that level of stupidity, but hence the label confirms that some think we have.
After reading Mimi Foster's, "Common Household Catastrophes" I think I'm beginning to learn how these catastrophes occur. Let me give you a few examples that I've come across lately.
- Most of have seen, "Warning, contents may be hot" on a coffee cup. That's why I bought it. I'd take it back if it wasn't. That's simple one, but they get worse.
- Toilet Plunger: "Caution: Do not use near power lines!" Really? How is that even possible?
- Plastic bag packing from an electronics purchase - "This is not a toy." Wow! Now what will I give the kids for Christmas?
- Dremel Electic Rotary Tool - "This product is not intended for use as a dental drill." For those who hate going to the dentist, this is a DIY kit, right? Now that's desperate.
- Baby Oil - "Keep out of the reach of children."
- Dial soap - "Use like regular soap." How is regular soap different from Dial soap?
- Stridex Foaming Face Wash - "May contain foam." Surprise!
- Christmas Lights - "Warning: For indoor and outdoor use only!" Aaaaa?
- Auto-Shade Windshield Visor - "Do not drive with sunshade in place. Remove from windshield before starting ignition." But what about the sun?
- Pine Mountain Fire Logs - "Caution: Risk of Fire." That's a risk I'm willing to take!
- Rowenta Iron - "Do not iron clothes on body." I wish I had read that sooner.
- Silly Putty - "Do not use as ear plugs."
- Lawnmower - "When motor is running - The blade is turning." That's what stubby said too.
OK, there is some of the evidence. Have we become so clueless in life that these kind of labels are necessary, or have we become so litigious that a lawsuit waits behind every corner to spring into action?
Warning: This blog is not responsible for nausea, headaches, short sightedness, heartburn (well, maybe heartburn), global warming, high gas prices, dairy allergies, flatulence, obesity, crime, the economic crisis, long lines on Black Friday, far-sightedness, acne, the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa . . . .
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