34 Funny & Stupid Warning Labels to Laugh at and Avoid

BAFUNNY &STHPID WARNING LABELSTO TAUGH AT AND AVOID PRESENTED BY ENT DATA PRODUCTS INC. - ADWINCED LABELIMG SOLUTIONS WHILE A PRODUCT, BOX OR BARREL HAS LITTLE MEANING WITHOUT A LABEL FOR IDENTIFICATION, LABELS ARE GLANCED OVER AND TAKEN FOR GRANTED. IN THE PROCESS OF LABELING PRODUCTS, IT APPEARS THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO ARE A LITTLE TOO CREATIVE, ABOUT TO QUIT THEIR JOB, POSSIBLY TIPSY OR JUST PLAIN FULL OF THEMSELVES. WE TAKE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND WARNING LABELS VERY SERIOUSLY BUT STILL PAUSE TO CHUCKLE AT WHAT SEEMS ABSURD, CRAZY, OVER THE TOP... AND MAYBE A LITTLE STUPID. THE WARNING LABELS BELOW MAY MAKE YOU SNICKER: "GIVE IT TO YOUR WIFE, IT'S HER JOB." 100% COTTON MACHINE WASH WARM, INSIDE QUT, NITH LIKE COLORS. USE GNLY HÔN-CHLORINE BLEACH. TUMBLE ORY MEDIUUM. MEOIUM HOT IROM. GIVE IT TO YOUR WIFE IT'S HER JOB ON SHOWER CAP IN HOTEL: "FITS ONE HEAD" FITS ONE HEAD. "DO NOT HOLD THE WRONG END OF A CHAIN SAW." DANGER Do not hold the wrong end of a chainsaw "MAY CAUSE: DELUSIONS OF INVINCIBILITY AND LOSS OF DIGNITY. A WARNING IMBIBING EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES MAY CAUSE THE FOLLOWING: DELUSIONS OF INVINCIBIITY LOSS OF DIGNITY AND OR BALANCE IMAGINED GAINS IN HDGHT, FITNESS A SEXUAL PROWESS INABIITY TO CORRECTLY JUOGE SEXUAL APPEAL or YOURSELF OR OTHERS LAVER A LA MAINA LEAUnces SAVON DOUX KTENDPO ECHER NE PAS JAVELASEN LA MACHINE AS REPA MOTRE PRESIO MOUSNAWOWS PASWO "WE ARE SORRY THAT OHR PRESIDENT IS AN IDIOT." POUR LU This is a clothing label from a small American company that sells their product in France. Here's the translation of the French part of the label. Wash with warm water. Use mild soap. Dry flat. Do not use bleach. Do not dry in the dryer. Do not iron. We are sorry that our president is an idiot. We did not vote for him. "IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND, OR CANNOT READ, ALL DIRECTIONS, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS, DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT." BEFORE USING, READ DIRECTIONS, CAUIONS, AND WARNINGS CAREFULLY. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND, OR CANNOT READ, ALL DIRECTIONS, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS, DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT. DANGER POISON e ON Ce O or NO C N WCOMND ILO "THESE T-SHIRTS ARE TESTED ON ANIMALS. THEY DIDN'T FIT." TopGear These T-Shirts were tested on animals. They didn't fit. Top GoerC BaC 2012 A WARNING "PLEASE DO NOT IMMERSE THIS NEWSLETTER IN WATER. PLEASE DO NOT IMMERSE THIS NEWSLETTER IN WATER ELECTROCUTION COULD RESULT. Yey hirt SEEN ON BABY ONE YEAR OLD GIFT: "WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS DUE TO SMALL PARTS. WARNING Not suitable for children under 3years due to smal ports ON CLOTHES WASHER: "HIGH SPIN SPEEDS - DO NOT PUT ANY PERSON IN THIS WASHER." PRODUCT: HUEBSCH WASHING MACHINE A WARNING HIGH SPIN SPEEDS DO NOT put any person in this washer. erious injury do not open the door when -Cieihes are moving or Weter is in washer LABEL: NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION. PRODUCT: HILTON HEAD COCKTAIL NAPKINS CAUTION: Noto be ud ロ ロ 8 1 "DO NOT WEAR FOR MACHINE WASH GENTLE COLD USE GENTLE DETERGENT NO BLEACH LINE DRY HO IRON DO NOT DRY CLEAN DO NOT WEAR FOR SUMO WRESTLING SUMO WRESTLING" FAIL cing way fnom yo Press Usage, Care and Safety Replace batteries on dry unit ONLY • Remove bottle before replacing batterie • Wipe off any residue around the battery compartment before changing batteries. • When inserting refill, stand to the side to avoid getting splashed. • Not a body wash. • See AutomaticShowerCleaner.com for more Usage, Care and Safety information. s261 THIS IS JUST CONFUSING. bbing TOMATIC WER CIEANER LABEL WARNING: THIS COSTUME DOES NOT ENABLE FLIGHT OR SUPER STRENGTH. PRODUCT: FRANKEL'S COSTUME SUPERMAN COSTUMES ON KRAFT EASY CHEESE: "WARNING-FOR BEST RESULTS, REMOVE CAP." WARNING For best results, remove cap. KRAFT Fasy Cheese rCle S ON A DURAFLAME PACKAGE: "WARNING - RISK OF FIRE." WARNING Risk of fire duraflame XURA FASTER LIGHTIHG MORE ROBUST FLAMAES "DO NOT IRON WHILE WEARING SHIRT." CAUTION: THIS ACTIVITY INVOLVES USING A HOT IRDN. ONLY AN ADULT SHOULD 00 THIS ACTIVITY. BE CAREFUL: CAROBOARD TRANSEER WILL STILL RE HOT. 00 NOT IRON WHILE WEARING SHIRI Shrek is a rogistered trademark ot UreamWorks LLC Shrek 2 TM and 2004 UreamWorks LLC The Vanishing Fabric Marker is ideal for the quilter. It is perfect for the short time project and a sate way of marking. Be sure to replace cap when not in use to avoid drying out of ink Test on a spare piece of fabric to assure satisfactory results. Fabric Morker "THE VANISHING FABRIC MARKER SHOULD NOT BE LSED AS A WRITING INSTRUMENT FOR SIGNING CHECKS OR ANY LEGAL DOCHIMENTS. PRODUCT: W.H. COLLINS VANISHING FABRIC MARKERS The Vanishing Fabric Marker should not be used as a writing instrument for signing checks or any legal documents, as signatures will fade or disappear compietely. QUILY QUILY OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM F1002S by Sony Ericsson "BE CAREFUL OF BAD LANGUAGE ON THIS MOBILE PHONE, BECAUSE A PARTNER'S FEELING IS GOING TO BE BAD" cema One COMMUNICATIVE MOBILE PHONE WARNING: Be careful of bad language in this mobile phone, because a partner's feeling is going to be bad. Let's keep mobile manners. LIME KILN PIKE Rx#: Parker (DOG) Take 1 tablet daily ON A DOG'S PRESCRIPTION BOTTLE: "USE CARE WHEN OPERATING A CAR OR DANGEROUS MACHINERY. PA MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS ALCOHOL MAY INTENSIFY THIS EFE USE CARE WHEN OPERATING ACAR OR DANGEROUS MACHINERY ON A BOTTLE OF WATER: "DIET WATER" SKPORO Diet Woter Diet Water Diet Water Diet Water "NEVER OPERATE YOUR SPEAKERPHONE WHILE DRIVING." ON A PRODUCT CALLED: JABRA DRIVE 'N' TALK Jabra DRIVE N TALK Clinically proven'night time sleep aid ON A SLEEPING PILL: "MAY CAUSE DROISINESS." Nytoli One-A-Night LABEL ON HAIR DRYER PACKAGE: "DO NOT USE WHILE SLEEPING. VIDAL SASSOON 1500 Watt Salon Styling at Home Instructions For Use: Do not use while sleeping. "DO NOT DRIVE WITH SUN SHIELD IN PLACE." PRODUCT: REFLECTIVE CARDBOARD SUN SHADES FOR CAR DASHBOARDS A LETTER OPENER FROM STAPLES: "SAFETY GOGGLES RECOMMENDED." letter openers the clean, quick choice The Staplese brand 100% Satistaction Guarantee If you're not 100% happy with this Staples brand produc just return it anytime. It's that easy. CAUTION: Blades are extremely sharp. Safety goggles recommended. Keep out of reach of children. APPLE'S IPOD SHUFFLE: "DO NOT EAT IPOD SHUFFLE." 1. Music capacity is based on 4 minutes per song and 128 Kbps ACC encoding 2. Do not eat iPod shuffle. 3. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. y par ol peaena orn atyar lacal powe cempan DO NOT TRY TO BEMOVEIT VOORS They wll enon Maie a de ma aanyproperts grounded "WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL IF DRUNK, PREGNANT OR BOTH. DO NOT EAT ANTENNA. DO NOT THROW ANTENNA AT SPOUSE. a atnas on wydansar be grrses tecae afeeanauract de safy handie ese fortes a WARNING mar wong forces e pris g a en windy even Do re mor eta no porsl P e lor donage or ary esuking ng an nealios WARNING A s inproerty inaed ortdanade seu g che ed anag. Tis amagr tan e vory rou s oner d inaler aes responsbl Maled agan S A as Diec tne WARNING WARNING Doo a De ner ea anea Denohrow anea apon Do not attermpt to install if drunk, pregnant or bo Do not eat antenna. Do not throw antenna at spouse. FOUND ON SUREBONDER GLUE GUN: "WARNING-NOZZLE & GLUE WILL BURN. UNPLUG AFTER SHING." SUREBONDER GLUE GUN FPC Corporation-Wauconda, IL WARNING: NOZZLE & GLUE WILL BURN UNPLUG AFTER SUING Application: electric anu electronic equipment under 60 watts including computers, DVD players, fax machines and VCRS, as well as most low wattage appliances (curling irons, shavers and contact lens sterilizers) CONFUSION FROM LABELING WARMING Do not use with power tools, hair straighteners or electronic circuitry (e computers, fax machines TVS, VCRS, stereos, batte rechargers, etc.) Read instructions carefully belare using WHEN A LABEL MAKES NO SENSE AT ALL. WARNING A If blade damage.dont be ly. otherwise it will create the human body or blame damage a great cooking ingredient for Oups ahdta The Atso, strips waxed floors and removes driveway grease stains Enjoy! ON A HOT SAUCE LABEL: "ALSO, STRIPS WAXED FLOORS AND REMOVES DRIVEWAY GREASE STAINS. %3D WARNING Uise this product one drop at a tune. Keep away from eyes, pets and children. Not for people with heart/respicory problems. Shake well nd M MULTI ON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: "FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR USE ONLY 140 LIGHT SET For indoor/outdoor use ONLY! CHASING Coca-Cola In some countries the bottom of Coke bottles IN SOME COUNTRIES, THE BOTTOM OF COKE BOTTLES SAYS: "OPEN OTHER END" says: "OPEN OTHER END" MISSING LABELS DE VALHE PRODUCTS. WHEN LABELS ARE ABSURD OR INACCHRATE, THEY LOSE AUTHORITY. MESSING WITH LABELS SEEMS FUN BUT LABELS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE THE FINAL WORD AS AN AUTHORITY. IF PEOPLE LOSE FAITH IN LABELS, SYSTEMS WOULD FAIL. THESE EXAMPLES OF UNUSUAL LABELS GIVES US A REASON TO LAUGH BUT ALSO KEEPS THE NTI DATA PRODUCTS TEAM MOTIVATED TO BE PRECISE WITH EVERY LABEL DESIGN. www.NTIDATA.COM/LABELDESIGN WATCH YOUR LABELS MORE CLOSELY, YOU MAY FIND A FEW SURPRISES. PROVIDED BY NTI DATA PRODUCTS WWW.NITDATA.COM Sources: http://www.guy-sports.com/http://www.smosh.com/smosh-pit/photos/20-ridiculously-stupid -warning-labelshttp://www.oddee.com/item_88437.aspxhttp://www.thegreatfitnessexperime nt.com/2012/10/new-traffic-light-food-labels-much-needed-intervention-or-nanny-state-interf erence-who.htmlhttp://www.forbes.com/2011/02/23/dumbest-warning-labels-entrepreneurs- sales-marketing-warning-labels_ slide.htmlhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/05/the-m ost-absurd-warning-l_n_525337.html http://www.mlaw.org/wwl/year10photos.htmlhttp://www.womansday.com/life/11-funny-fine- print-warnings-114710 INFOGRAPHIC PROUDLY MADE BY NTI DATA PRODUCTS INC. ADVANCED LABELING SOLUTIONS II