Useful warnings for stupid people
I don't know about you, but I'm starting to think retailers and business folks in general think the public must be getting dumber every day. This, or they live in constant fear of being sued by the one dummy among a million who is going to use a product or service in a manner it isn't intended. And what brings me to this conclusion? The overwhelming number of useful warnings for stupid people put on products we use every day.
As condescending (and insulting) to the intelligent consumer as these warnings can be, they do have certain entertainment value. If you're doubtful of this take a look at these warnings from real products and tell me if none of them gives you a chuckle.
We'll start off with this warning, one you've probably seen every time you buy this product. Now I could be wrong, but shouldn't the name of the product - Peanut Butter- in of itself provide a fair enough warning about what primary ingredient may be found in it?
To be fair, though, not all of consumers are merely worried about their kid's allergies. Some are obviously concerned with the allergic reactions of the world's insect population.
BUT if you do have children at home, it is apparent we need to be reminded not to let them eat out of anything NOT made of rubber or plastic. Wait until they're at least 18 before introducing them to china ware, iron ware, pottery or anything else that could possibly break. Better yet, just wrap those kids in cotton and tube feed them until they're old enough to join the army!
On the other hand, adults obviously can't be trusted to use plastic without devastating results...
or products with names and descriptions that clearly define the reason for using it...
or grooming supplies..
apparel-grooming supplies...
other stuff for apparel...
small appliances..
heavy appliances...
lightweight household objects...
really, really lightweight objects
objects found outdoors...
the outdoors itself...
public restrooms...
places you're better off avoiding...
even those places none of us can avoid...
and yes, even those things that can help get us there.
This Hub ©November 28, 2012 by Beth Perry
