Gluestick Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Thought it might be amusing to start this thread and gather all those moronic statements, warnings, caveats and etc we see each and every day which absolutely astound us with their perspicacity.Not.Today, found on a pack of butter packed in Wales:Warning: Contains milk.Never?[Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keni Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Similar one here - on a packet of our dry roasted peanuts: Warning, Allergy advice. This product is produced in an environment that uses nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted November 5, 2010 Author Share Posted November 5, 2010 Who would have thought it![:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 I bought a water pump to raise water from the garden well, and the instructions said "do not use in damp conditions" [8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araucaria Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Nutmeg in a pack marked "Average content - One". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Large Sticker removed from the visor of my recently purchased off-road helmet[IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/Bugbear2/P1000417.jpg[/IMG]Bottom right warning [:D]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Many years ago I got my kids stick-on tattos.The packaging extolled 'Lasts for Days'followed byWarning, do not sleep with product applied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh4 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 One of those sleeping potions Nightol or something similar."caution. May cause drwsiness"It bl**dy well better had or I want my money back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissie Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 I used to have a suede jacket with an enormous label inside which said:"WARNING! This garment to be wet-cleaned only, by reputable dry cleaner."Never got my head round that one.Chrissie (81) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Then there is the old favourite, fairly secret bunker....as long as you don't tell sssshhhh. [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 Sort of right for the thread.Phone rings, yesterday: little girlie, with one of those modern maniac names, who sounds as if she ought to be out running with the Brownie pack not working in a call centre, squeaks, "Can I speak to Mrs Gluey?""Who is calling please?"" A company she deals with.""Which company she deals with, please?""Not allowed to tell you: data protection!""Well, so sorry; Mrs Gluey is not able to speak with you: data security you know!"[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneySuckleDreams Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 http://www.french-property.com/news/french_life/education_oecd_report_2009/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 And what was this nut thinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Wikileaks founder is getting lots of "celebrity" support, then it's announced that one of the the celebrity's is Bianca Jagger ? ( still using the name) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedon Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Was in the UK last weekend and went to a pub for Sunday lunch. As I knew I wouldn't be able to avoid asking the obvious question I decided not to go into the one advertising "Authentic wood fires".[B] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEO Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 "Real leather", springs to mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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