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Date Posted: 20:00:34 03/20/02 Wed
Author: BAD
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proof humans are doomed by their stupidity

Want proof humans are doomed by their stupidity? Well,
here's some actual label instructions found on various
consumer goods:

- On a Sears hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping.
- On a bar of Dial soap: Directions: Use like regular soap.
- On a Swann frozen dinners: Serving suggestion: Defrost.
- On a Tesco dessert (printed on bottom of box):
Do not turn upside-down.
- On a bag of Fritos: You could be a winner! No purchase
necessary. Details inside.
- On Marks & Spencer bread pudding: Product will be hot
after heating.
- On packaging for an Iron (Rowenta): Do not iron clothes on body.
- On Boots Children's cough medicine: 'Do not drive a car or
operate machinery after taking this medication.'
- On Nytol sleep aid: 'Warning: May cause drowsiness.'
- On Sainsbury peanuts: 'Warning: contains nuts.'
- On an American Airlines packet of peanuts:
'Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts.'
- On a child's Superman costume: 'Wearing of this garment
does not enable you to fly.'
- On a Swedish chain saw: 'Do not attempt to stop chain
with your hands or genitals.'

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