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Title: FDA Warning
Post by: Bear on September 11, 2003, 04:00:00 AM
Due to increasing products liability litigation, American liquor manufacturers have accepted the FDA's suggestion that the following warning labels be placed immediately on all varieties of alcohol containers:

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WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell happened to your bra and panties.

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WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may make you think you are whispering when you are not.

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WARNING: The consumption of alcohol is a major factor in dancing like a retard.

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WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to tell your friends over and over again that you love them.

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WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to think you can sing.

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WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may lead you to believe that ex-lovers are really dying for you to telephone them at four in the morning.

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WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may make you think you can logically converse with other members of the opposite sex without spitting.

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WARNING: The consumption of alcohol is the leading cause of inexplicable rug burns on the forehead, knees and lower back.

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WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may create the illusion that you are tougher, smarter, faster and better looking than most people.

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WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may lead you to think people are laughing WITH you.

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WARNING: the crumsumpten of alcahol may Mack you tink you can tipe real gode.

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Title: Humorous Warning Labels Now Required by law
Post by: outwest77 on September 12, 2003, 04:00:00 AM
... in response to FDA Warning, posted by Bear on Sep 11, 2003

WARNING LABELS ON PRODUCTS
Due to lawsuits the following warnings are now required:

- On a cardboard windshield sun shade: "Warning: Do Not Drive With Sun Shield in Place"

-On an infant's bathtub: Do not throw baby out with bath water.

-On a package of Fisherman's Friend(R) throat lozenges: Not meant as a substitute for human companionship.

-On a Magic 8 Ball: Not advised for use as a home pregnancy test.

-On a roll of Life Savers: Not for use as a flotation device.

-On a cup of McDonald's coffee: Allow to cool before applying to groin area.

-On a refrigerator: Refrigerate after opening.

-On a disposable razor: Do not use this product during an earthquake.

-On a handgun: Not recommended for use as a nutcracker.

-On pantyhose: Not to be used in the commission of a felony.

-On a piano: Harmful or fatal if swallowed.

-On a can of Fix-a-Flat: Not to be used for breast augmentation.

-On a Pentium chip: If this product exhibits errors, the manufacturer will replace it for a $2-shipping and a $3-handling charge, for a total of $4.97.

-On work gloves: For best results, do not leave at crime scene.

-On a palm sander: Not to be used to sand palms.

-On a calendar: Use of term "Sunday" for reference only. No meteorological warranties express or implied.

-On Odor Eaters: Do not eat.

-On a blender: Not for use as an aquarium.

-On syrup of ipecac: Caution: May cause vomiting.

-On a revolving door: Passenger compartments for individual use only.

-On a microscope: Objects are smaller and less alarming than they appear.

-On children's alphabet blocks: Letters may be used to construct words, phrases and sentences that may be deemed offensive.

SOME OF THE FOLLOWING MAY BE REPEATS.....THEY ARE NEW ENTRIES I JUST RECEIVED.....NO TIME TO CHECK !!

In case you needed further proof that the human race is doomed, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods:

*On Sears hair dryer: Do not use while sleeping.

* On a bag of Fritos: You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.

* On a bar of Dial soap: Directions: Use like regular soap.

* Some Swann frozen dinners: Serving suggestion: Defrost.

* On a hotel-provided shower cap in a box: Fits one head.

* On Tesco's Tiramisu desert: Do not turn upside down. (Printed on the bottom of the box.)

* On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding: Product will be hot after heating.

* On packaging for a Rowenta Iron: Do not iron clothes on body.

* On Boot's Children's Cough Medicine: Do not drive car or operate machinery.

* On Nytol (a sleep aid): Warning: May cause drowsiness.

* On a Korean kitchen knife: Warning keep out of children.

* On a string of Chinese-made Christmas lights: For indoor or outdoor use only.

* On a Japanese food processor: Not to be used for the other use.

* On Sainsbury's Peanuts: Warning: contains nuts.

* On an American Airlines packet of nuts: Instructions: open packet, eat nuts.

* On a Swedish chainsaw: Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands.



Title: Re: FDA Warning
Post by: nealt on September 11, 2003, 04:00:00 AM
... in response to FDA Warning, posted by Bear on Sep 11, 2003

i wish i read this 30 years ago
tneal