Stupid but Real Warnings
edited by Ron Graham
contributed by Kathryn Shontz

Appearing on Warning statement
Sears hairdryer Do not use while sleeping
bag of Fritos You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.
bar of Dial soap Directions: Use like regular soap.
Swanson frozen dinners Serving suggestion: Defrost.
box containing hotel shower cap Fits one head.
Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (on the bottom of the box) Do not turn upside down.
Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding Product will be hot after heating.
box containing Rowenta iron Do not iron clothes on body.
Boot's children's cough medicine Do not drive car or operate machinery.
Nytol sleeping tablets Warning: may cause drowsiness.
Korean-manufactured kitchen knife Warning: keep out of children.
Chinese-manufactured Christmas lights For indoor or outdoor use only.
Japanese-manufactured food processor Not to be used for the other use.
Sainsbury's peanuts Warning: contains nuts.
American Airlines packet of nuts Instructions:
  1. Open packet.
  2. Eat nuts.
Swedish-manufactured chain saw Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands.

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