May Contain Nuts: The Top 10 Warning Labels

By James Melzer on January 25th, 2010

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Have you ever wondered who exactly used their bath pillow as a flotation device. You know someone did, or else why would they put the warning on it in the first place? Or are only stupid people buying bath pillows? It took some time, a lot of products were examined, but I have managed to come up with a list of the ten best (or worst) warning labels in the history of consumerism.

10. Caution: Do not spray in eyes.

Found on a can of deodorant. Cause you know, nothing attracts the ladies like fresh smelling pupils

9. Warning: Has been found to cause cancer in laboratory mice.

Found on a box of rat poison. I guess since it’s only supposed to be used on rats, that one was needed.

8. Not dishwasher safe.

Found on a TV remote. In case your remote gets all greasy while eating pork rinds?

7. Remove child before folding.

Found on a baby stroller. Nothing says child services like junior with a broken spine.

6. Do not eat toner.

Found on a cartridge for a laser printer. Did someone try and print their intestines?

5. Never iron clothes while they are being worn.

Found on household irons. You know someone showed up at the hospital with third-degree burns over that one.

4. For use on animals only.

Found on an electric cattle prod. So much for sticking it to The Man.

3. Not for human consumption.

Found on a package of dice. C’mon seven! Daddy needs a new stomach lining.

2. Warning: This spray is harmful to bees.

Found on a can of insecticide. What the hell did they think you were going to use it for?

1. Please keep out of children.

Found on a butcher knife. I guess sticking it in the eye of an adult is okay.

There you have it. The top 10 warning labels of all time. What? You think you can do better? Put your best of the best below and we’ll see.

Comments

  1. Jennifer Hudock

    January 25th, 2010 - 8:48:16 AM

    This list cracks me up so much. Please keep out of children... *SNORT*

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  2. Patrick

    January 25th, 2010 - 8:54:21 AM

    Good thing I was not drinking! That is too funny because it is so true..

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  3. Laura

    January 25th, 2010 - 9:18:11 AM

    On our hair dryer- Do not use under water. On DDs hair straightener- Do not use on eye lashes.

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  4. EnglishNerd

    January 25th, 2010 - 9:52:29 AM

    I love your list! My favorite one didn't make it on, though. I love the "WARNING: Contents may be hot" found on ALL hot Starbucks coffee cups. I don't know what else people would expect when they order their hot coffee drinks from a coffee shop.

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  5. Mike A.

    January 25th, 2010 - 10:42:53 AM

    Great list dude. Most of these I haven't seen before, so this was an excellent laugh break for the day. I'm with EnglishNerd though, my all-time fav is the 'contents may be hot' warning that originated from the McDonald's lawsuit a while back. I'm still waiting for the one that says, "eating here may make you a fat ass" for all the fast food restaurants.

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  6. Crystal Arcand (3Stairs)

    January 25th, 2010 - 10:43:20 AM

    How 'bout "May cause drowsiness" on the bottle of sleeping medication?

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  7. loretta8

    January 25th, 2010 - 10:48:17 AM

    Thanks for the good laugh!

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  8. Living with Balls

    January 25th, 2010 - 11:42:03 AM

    Most of these silly warnings come about because someone has actually been dumb enough to do iron there shirt while they are wearing or fold a stroller with the baby still inside.

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  9. Jsn_chrch

    January 25th, 2010 - 2:55:14 PM

    Too funny. Thanks for the laughs.

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