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patrick_g · 12-13-2007, 12:11 PM

I came to this forum to post the whacky label about tractors that started this post and realized I was a bit slow to be first.

I had a tube of Model plane glue in the 70's that said, "Not to be taken internally... and we don't know why anyone would." A manufacturer wouldn't get caught joking like that now.

Ever notice how everything bought at Harbor Freight requires the use of ANSI approved safety glasses. Makes me nervous just going into their store for fear of being inadvertantly blinded. With some of the products accompanied by the safety glasses warning I have trouble understanding how it would be dangerous to your eyes but I guess it is a standardized disclaimer that some lawyer wrote to reduce liability. I'm not sure how an extension cord or carved mallard decoy constitutes a particular eye hazard but oh well.

This topic reminds me of a comment by folk singer and actor Arlo Gutherie (Alice's Restaurant), you know Woodie's boy, got arrested and incarcerated where they took his belt and shoelaces and removed the toilet lid in his cell. His guess was they were concerned with suicide and didn't want him to hang himself with his belt or laces. As far as the toilet seat was concerned he thought they were concerned that he might put his head in the toilet, knock himself unconscious with the seat and drown.

So, where are all the warning labels on toilet seats?

Pat

12-13-2007, 12:11 PM	#28 (permalink)
patrick_g Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Central OK Posts: 2,765	Re: Wacky Warning Labels I came to this forum to post the whacky label about tractors that started this post and realized I was a bit slow to be first. I had a tube of Model plane glue in the 70's that said, "Not to be taken internally... and we don't know why anyone would." A manufacturer wouldn't get caught joking like that now. Ever notice how everything bought at Harbor Freight requires the use of ANSI approved safety glasses. Makes me nervous just going into their store for fear of being inadvertantly blinded. With some of the products accompanied by the safety glasses warning I have trouble understanding how it would be dangerous to your eyes but I guess it is a standardized disclaimer that some lawyer wrote to reduce liability. I'm not sure how an extension cord or carved mallard decoy constitutes a particular eye hazard but oh well. This topic reminds me of a comment by folk singer and actor Arlo Gutherie (Alice's Restaurant), you know Woodie's boy, got arrested and incarcerated where they took his belt and shoelaces and removed the toilet lid in his cell. His guess was they were concerned with suicide and didn't want him to hang himself with his belt or laces. As far as the toilet seat was concerned he thought they were concerned that he might put his head in the toilet, knock himself unconscious with the seat and drown. So, where are all the warning labels on toilet seats? Pat __________________ Never wrestle with a pig (however titled) as you just get dirty and the pig has all the fun.