In case you needed further proof that the human race is doomed to stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods.
On Sears hairdryer:
"Do not use while sleeping.
(Gee, that's the only time I have to work on my hair.)
On a bag of Fritos:
"You could be winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside."
(The shoplifter special.)
On a bar of Dial
soap: "Directions: Use like regular soap."
(And that would be how . . ?)
On some Swanson
frozen dinners: "Serving suggestion: Defrost."
(But it's *just* a suggestion.)
On Tesco's Tiramisu
dessert (printed on bottom of box): "Do not turn upside down."
(Too late!)
On Marks &
Spencer Bread Pudding: "Product will be hot after heating."
(As night follows the day . . )
On packaging for
a Rowenta iron: "Do not iron clothes on body."
(But wouldn't this save more time?)
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.)
On Nytol Sleep
Aid: "Warning: May cause drowsiness."
(One would hope.)
On most brands
of Christmas lights: "For indoor or outdoor use only."
(As opposed to what?)
On a Japanese
food processor: "Not to be used for the other use."
(I gotta admit, I'm curious.)
On Sainsbury's
peanuts: "Warning: contains nuts."
(Talk about a news flash.)
On an American
Airlines packet of nuts: Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts."
(Step 3: Fly Delta.)
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.)