With all the catastrophes in 2005 Katrina, Wilma, Southeast Asia\’s Tsunami etc etc it is nice to get a chuckle from the Insurance Journal news. Thanks for the laughter.
Oh man, it is funny what you see as a label. Don\’t forget about that label on the hair dryer – Keep away from water, lol. Or, I got this prescription one time and it says do not take with alcohol. I mean come on, who is like, oh I got this medicine I think I\’ll use vodka to wash this down instead of water. It\’s so true, they do have some crazy labels.
Brings to mind the lawsuit I saw a few years ago…a woman sued the manufacturer of a contraceptive jelly because she got pregnant…after eating it on her toast!
From then on, the manufacturer had to label the package with the warning \”Not intended for oral consumption\”…
Why not just label everything with a catch-all of \”People too stupid to live should not use this product\”?
What about putting a note on a .357 saying that\’s it\’s not a hair dryer, that would be funny. Or better yet, put a note on the .357 that says it is a hair dryer, that would be funny warning.
I don\’t think that\’s funny if you put a note saying it\’s a hair dryer. Would it be funny if some one got hurt because there is a note saying it\’s a hair dryer. You have a sick sense of humor Cindy.
Those labels are funny. I also like reading those police blotters that tell funny stories about dumb criminals. I bet they make those labels for people like that, the dumb criminals. Good stuff.
That\’s kind of scarry Cindy. Would you mind telling us where you live so we could all move somewhere else?
What is funny is the warning on the windshield sun shade that says \”Do not attempt to operate vehicle with this sunshade in place\”!
What about that FBI warning that comes on the screen when youre watching a rented movie. I don\’t get that. Or that mattress warning either, what\’s that all about. Those are preety funny too.
What about one that has batteries, or gas powered, or it could even be electric. What about those Mr. Smart guy. Where talking about people getting hurt here, it\’s not a light subject matter.
Are you serious? I have never seen a gas powered hair dryer, curling iron, or any kind of cosmetic tool. Also, electric is plugged in. I think they make these labels for people like you.
If you\’re a law-abiding citizen like most of us then you\’d know the FBI warning is totally for real and is meant to deter piracy and bootlegging of movies (people have gone to jail and prison behind it); on the other hand, I\’ve never understood how the feds could track you down if you removed the label from your mattress!
OK Reggi, you win…just make sure you have a working carbon monoxide detector when you fire up the gasoline powered hair dryer…and keep your finger out of the muffler.
I hate to say this, but if some Americans would not behave SO stupidly, there would be no need for these warnings. I am certain that as absurd as the warnings are, there is warranted reason for labeling as such.
Freedom in the US has evolved to be free to make stupid decisions, then sue someone if you get hurt as the result. I think it goes along with the current body of \”intelligence\” that holds if you are injured, someone must pay you. I guess there\’s no more contributory negligence anymore, is there? (Thanks to lawyers who advertise their \”wares\” on TV for a lot of this.) Therefore, stupid notices on everything.
Speaking of notices, has anyone ever tried to read the disclaimers on TV commercials for leasing cars? They flash them for a millionth of a second, so as to conform with current laws, I assume, but if no one can read them what is being accomplished?
I own a butane gas curling iron, so they do exist. And there is a lawyer out there somewhere that will take any kind of stupid case that can be imagined where the alleged \”victim\” refuses to take responsibility for their own stupidity (makes me embarrassed to admit that I graduated from law school!). I now own a claims adjusting business and a brokerage business, and between those businesses and the prior period when I worked for law firms, I have seen some very weird claims come in the door … never underestimate the unbelieveable stupidity (and gall) of our fellow Americans!
Why do we always bash ourselves? If someone thinks Americans are stupid, you must not have ever been out of the country. There are stupid people all over the world!
Fl girl- we are about the only country to sue over this assine stuff, and as far as foreign stupid people, I agree however since I have only experienced the US version it\’s would be fair to bash anyone else….(and to be honest I don\’t recall the idiot warnings being listed in any other language other than English)
Fl girl- we are about the only country to sue over this assine stuff, and as far as foreign stupid people, I agree, however since I have only experienced the US version it\’s wouldn\’t be fair to bash anyone else….(and to be honest I don\’t recall the idiot warnings being listed in any other language other than English)
Mike – …and you refill the curling iron the same way as you would refill a cigarette lighter! FL girl – Basher is correct – I have never seen those types of warnings in London like you see them here in the USA. Although people may not be any smarter, at least they are more likely to take responsibility for their actions over there. I am still trying to figure out why any person would put a hot cup of coffee between their legs while driving and then be surprised that it burns them when they spill it on themselves (that case was actually in the office of my former employer – we told Mickey D to settle, but to no avail). I also don\’t understand why a jury would have awarded Stella so much money for such a stupid act.
One of my favorites occurred at the college where a student, trying to moon fellow classmates, pulled down his pants and pressed his butt cheeks against a second floor window – too hard, I might add, resulting in him falling out the window to the pavement below. The school supposedly had to put warning labels on all of the school\’s windows advising the school populace not to do this in the future. Pretty sad…
With all the catastrophes in 2005 Katrina, Wilma, Southeast Asia\’s Tsunami etc etc it is nice to get a chuckle from the Insurance Journal news. Thanks for the laughter.
Hmph…too bad there wasn\’t a warning label on the unlucky truck in Michigan that was discussed here last week or so:
\”Warning: vehicle to be used only for passage on approved road surfaces. Vehicle is not approved for landing of aircraft, light or otherwise.\”
Oh man, it is funny what you see as a label. Don\’t forget about that label on the hair dryer – Keep away from water, lol. Or, I got this prescription one time and it says do not take with alcohol. I mean come on, who is like, oh I got this medicine I think I\’ll use vodka to wash this down instead of water. It\’s so true, they do have some crazy labels.
Brings to mind the lawsuit I saw a few years ago…a woman sued the manufacturer of a contraceptive jelly because she got pregnant…after eating it on her toast!
From then on, the manufacturer had to label the package with the warning \”Not intended for oral consumption\”…
Why not just label everything with a catch-all of \”People too stupid to live should not use this product\”?
They might also need to add a sentence at the end that reads: \” If you do, you\’re an idiot!! \”.
Our claims VP once suggested a \”Stupid ***\” clause in all policies . . . . . \”Stupid *** activities by our insured or others are not covered.\”
What about putting a note on a .357 saying that\’s it\’s not a hair dryer, that would be funny. Or better yet, put a note on the .357 that says it is a hair dryer, that would be funny warning.
I don\’t think that\’s funny if you put a note saying it\’s a hair dryer. Would it be funny if some one got hurt because there is a note saying it\’s a hair dryer. You have a sick sense of humor Cindy.
Those labels are funny. I also like reading those police blotters that tell funny stories about dumb criminals. I bet they make those labels for people like that, the dumb criminals. Good stuff.
I prefer a Glock.
That\’s kind of scarry Cindy. Would you mind telling us where you live so we could all move somewhere else?
What is funny is the warning on the windshield sun shade that says \”Do not attempt to operate vehicle with this sunshade in place\”!
What about that FBI warning that comes on the screen when youre watching a rented movie. I don\’t get that. Or that mattress warning either, what\’s that all about. Those are preety funny too.
Reggi, come on now, lighten up. EVERYBODY knows that a hair dryer would neeed to be plugged in to work….right?..
What about one that has batteries, or gas powered, or it could even be electric. What about those Mr. Smart guy. Where talking about people getting hurt here, it\’s not a light subject matter.
Regi-
Are you serious? I have never seen a gas powered hair dryer, curling iron, or any kind of cosmetic tool. Also, electric is plugged in. I think they make these labels for people like you.
there are so many brain dead people out there that these labels are needed. Rates up there with not inserting curling irons in any orriface.
If you\’re a law-abiding citizen like most of us then you\’d know the FBI warning is totally for real and is meant to deter piracy and bootlegging of movies (people have gone to jail and prison behind it); on the other hand, I\’ve never understood how the feds could track you down if you removed the label from your mattress!
The website contains entertaining collection of frivolous lawsuits, in addition to past winners on the website.
OK Reggi, you win…just make sure you have a working carbon monoxide detector when you fire up the gasoline powered hair dryer…and keep your finger out of the muffler.
I hate to say this, but if some Americans would not behave SO stupidly, there would be no need for these warnings. I am certain that as absurd as the warnings are, there is warranted reason for labeling as such.
Warning Viewing This Page Too Closely May Cause Uneccesary Stupidity!
Freedom in the US has evolved to be free to make stupid decisions, then sue someone if you get hurt as the result. I think it goes along with the current body of \”intelligence\” that holds if you are injured, someone must pay you. I guess there\’s no more contributory negligence anymore, is there? (Thanks to lawyers who advertise their \”wares\” on TV for a lot of this.) Therefore, stupid notices on everything.
Speaking of notices, has anyone ever tried to read the disclaimers on TV commercials for leasing cars? They flash them for a millionth of a second, so as to conform with current laws, I assume, but if no one can read them what is being accomplished?
There\’s a lot of silliness in our world.
I own a butane gas curling iron, so they do exist. And there is a lawyer out there somewhere that will take any kind of stupid case that can be imagined where the alleged \”victim\” refuses to take responsibility for their own stupidity (makes me embarrassed to admit that I graduated from law school!). I now own a claims adjusting business and a brokerage business, and between those businesses and the prior period when I worked for law firms, I have seen some very weird claims come in the door … never underestimate the unbelieveable stupidity (and gall) of our fellow Americans!
Why do we always bash ourselves? If someone thinks Americans are stupid, you must not have ever been out of the country. There are stupid people all over the world!
A butane gas curling iron? Hm…sounds like a cigarette lighter!
Fl girl- we are about the only country to sue over this assine stuff, and as far as foreign stupid people, I agree however since I have only experienced the US version it\’s would be fair to bash anyone else….(and to be honest I don\’t recall the idiot warnings being listed in any other language other than English)
Fl girl- we are about the only country to sue over this assine stuff, and as far as foreign stupid people, I agree, however since I have only experienced the US version it\’s wouldn\’t be fair to bash anyone else….(and to be honest I don\’t recall the idiot warnings being listed in any other language other than English)
Mike – …and you refill the curling iron the same way as you would refill a cigarette lighter! FL girl – Basher is correct – I have never seen those types of warnings in London like you see them here in the USA. Although people may not be any smarter, at least they are more likely to take responsibility for their actions over there. I am still trying to figure out why any person would put a hot cup of coffee between their legs while driving and then be surprised that it burns them when they spill it on themselves (that case was actually in the office of my former employer – we told Mickey D to settle, but to no avail). I also don\’t understand why a jury would have awarded Stella so much money for such a stupid act.
One of my favorites occurred at the college where a student, trying to moon fellow classmates, pulled down his pants and pressed his butt cheeks against a second floor window – too hard, I might add, resulting in him falling out the window to the pavement below. The school supposedly had to put warning labels on all of the school\’s windows advising the school populace not to do this in the future. Pretty sad…