Post by Original XD Deadman on Aug 23, 2006 1:41:06 GMT -5
[have you really read those warning message on stuff - well if you haven't read these]
Those wonderful instructions on the sides of packets, tins and just about anything else you ever buy. And we've all seen them, the ones that make you wonder whether some people really are that stupid.
Well here are a few prime examples of the Label Copy-writer's art.
The label on the chain-saw warning that: You should not try to stop the blade with your hand.
The label from the company manufacturing wing mirrors for cars and bikes warning; Remember, objects seen in the mirror are behind you.
The label on the camera stating; To take photographs this camera must have a film in it.
The labelling on Sainsbury's Peanuts stating; Contains nuts
And on the subject of nuts, the instructions on the packet of Peanuts provided by an airline which states; Instructions.Open Packet. Eat Contents.
The cigarette lighter label which warned; Do not light the flame near the face.
The Marks and Spencer Bread and Butter pudding whose label states the clasically obvious: Take care - Product will be hot after heating
Rowenta, manufacturers of electric irons felt the need to instruct users that; Do not iron clothes whilst on the body.
Nytol, the herbal sleeping mixture whose label proclaims; Warning may cause drowsiness.
The American manufactured insect spray whose proud boast 'Kills all Insects' and was then labelled; Warning - this spray is harmful to bees
Those wonderful instructions on the sides of packets, tins and just about anything else you ever buy. And we've all seen them, the ones that make you wonder whether some people really are that stupid.
Well here are a few prime examples of the Label Copy-writer's art.
The label on the chain-saw warning that: You should not try to stop the blade with your hand.
The label from the company manufacturing wing mirrors for cars and bikes warning; Remember, objects seen in the mirror are behind you.
The label on the camera stating; To take photographs this camera must have a film in it.
The labelling on Sainsbury's Peanuts stating; Contains nuts
And on the subject of nuts, the instructions on the packet of Peanuts provided by an airline which states; Instructions.Open Packet. Eat Contents.
The cigarette lighter label which warned; Do not light the flame near the face.
The Marks and Spencer Bread and Butter pudding whose label states the clasically obvious: Take care - Product will be hot after heating
Rowenta, manufacturers of electric irons felt the need to instruct users that; Do not iron clothes whilst on the body.
Nytol, the herbal sleeping mixture whose label proclaims; Warning may cause drowsiness.
The American manufactured insect spray whose proud boast 'Kills all Insects' and was then labelled; Warning - this spray is harmful to bees
