Are the warning labels that manufacturers are putting on products getting a little out of whack?
Yes, I know I should not use a hair dryer in the bathtub. And yes, I know sleeping pills could cause drowsiness.
Last week, my daughter celebrated her 2 year birthday. I put a 2 on the top of her Rice Krispie Treat Cupcake. Can you guess what the label said?
It said, "Ages 3+".
But it's a number 2!!! It's not like a 12 year old is going to want a glitter number muchless a 20 year old. The number was found down the children's party isle, and I doubt someone turning any number in their twenties would be looking there.
With that, this #2 must be for a two year old, no? But why do you have to be 3+ in order to blow out the candle?
Come on! If you're going to put warning labels on things, make them make sense!!
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Too funny
Donna...Three is the new Two, She'll be asking for the car keys very soon...happy birthday Mom they grow up so quickly. I was on an escalator the other day and the sign said "if the escalator stops moving complete the accent manually"....How about climb the stair dumb ass?!
Donna,
I agree. This message is on the back of flea and tick collars: IF on skin or clothing Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. How am I to keep his collar on and hold him when I want too?
It's as funny as it is rediculous, but everyone has to do anything they can to avoid the next lawsuit.
Donna,
The problem is you are trying to be logical. Evidently some of these people aren't. Hilarious.
That's what happens when too many lawyers or the government gets involved in anything!
This is too funny -- and crazy ---- agree many labels are out of control.
Maybe I shouldn't tell you this. I actually use those labels to discourage my son from asking for toys. I often say in the store that the label says you have to be "x" years old in order to play with that toy. It can work to your favor. Therefore, this is funny for me in a different way. haha
Donna
I would consider that a miss label.
Good luck and success.
Lou Ludwig
Donna you are lucky you could read the warning label, sometimes the print is so small you can't even read it.
I've seen lists of these warmings circulating, they really do defy reason. Pretty laughable!
Our information about brokerage services is pretty cute too. It reads mandatory for voluntary use. I took me a few times to understand that one. Maybe kids eat wax under 3? I dunno. Neat blog.
The ones that always make me laugh are the childproof caps. I always have to ask my 5 year old grandaughter to help me get those open!! (And I agree with Carl and Ceil about the print... why is it they keep making that font size smaller and smaller each year???)
Funny. How about the drug labels that state not to take the product if you are allergic to any of the components. Ya think? Or one of the disclosures we have that state if the home you are thinking of purchasing is by a golf course, it may be hit by errant golf balls. Some one had a firm grasp of the obvious there!
Yes, I understand there are way too many lawyers with nothing to do to come up with labels like what we see. Maybe every cup of coffee should have a warning to not drive while the coffee is in your lap... or maybe just a warning that the coffee shouldn't be in your lap in the first place...
Hey, Donna. That is too funny. You should send that to Leno. Thanks, Jim
They put Waring's on labels because at one time or another they have probably been sued. I the 2 case some parent probably tried to let their child lite it or chew on it. You know not all parents are bright. Next time look at the warning on your hair dryer, it says "do not use in shower/tub"
Jim, I've actually been thinking about doing that!
Lisa, THat was my opening line that the hairdryer can't be used in the bathtub.
Hi Donna~ I've been away so long, so I had to stop by and say hello. Too funny!
Tracie, Hi!