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Title: dumpwarnings
Post by: Gloriano on August 06, 2003, 08:33:19 am
http://www.dumbwarnings.com/


Unknown Air Conditioner
Caution: Avoid dropping air conditioners out of windows.
Title: dumpwarnings
Post by: Turnsky on August 06, 2003, 08:45:36 am
best one i heard was from a kitchen knife:

WARNING: Keep Out of Children
Title: Re: dumpwarnings
Post by: karajorma on August 06, 2003, 08:51:47 am
Quote
Originally posted by Holy Imperial Gloriano
http://www.dumbwarnings.com/


Unknown Air Conditioner
Caution: Avoid dropping air conditioners out of windows.


Actually in a way that does make sense if you have the kind of air conditioner that you wedge in a window during the summer. Admittedly only a fool would need to be told that they need to be careful when installing it not to drop it out of the window :)

My favourite of all time was the nut allergy warning on a pack of peanuts :lol:
Title: dumpwarnings
Post by: Darkage on August 06, 2003, 09:04:20 am
Various Computers
Keyboard not detected. Press F1 to continue


Also funny:D
Title: dumpwarnings
Post by: Nico on August 06, 2003, 09:20:39 am
a french toilet cleaning product:
do not use in confined areas
:doubt:
Title: Re: Re: dumpwarnings
Post by: StratComm on August 06, 2003, 10:11:50 am
Quote
Originally posted by karajorma
My favourite of all time was the nut allergy warning on a pack of peanuts :lol:


Or on a pack of peanut M&M's: "May Contain Peanuts"
Title: dumpwarnings
Post by: Sandwich on August 06, 2003, 11:28:06 am
Dunno if it's there or not, but my favorite is the one that is put on packs of ciggarettes: "Smoking is hazardous to your health"

:nervous:
Title: dumpwarnings
Post by: Stryke 9 on August 06, 2003, 11:29:55 am
I think my graphics card says something like that too...
Title: dumpwarnings
Post by: Nico on August 06, 2003, 11:33:40 am
Quote
Originally posted by Sandwich
Dunno if it's there or not, but my favorite is the one that is put on packs of ciggarettes: "Smoking is hazardous to your health"

:nervous:


:doubt:

you're giving two cents lectures, now? thank you...
Title: dumpwarnings
Post by: Gloriano on August 06, 2003, 11:36:50 am
Parts of Jamaica
In Jamaica, they call Speed Bumps "Sleeping Policemen", so in some parts of the island, there are signs that read, "Warning! Sleeping Policemen Ahead".

:lol:



Interstate 10, Near Phoenix, AZ
State Prison: Do Not Stop for Hitchhikers
:lol:


Highway 26, Idaho Falls, Idaho
Warning to tourists: don't laugh at the natives

why not:lol:
Title: dumpwarnings
Post by: Nico on August 06, 2003, 11:39:31 am
heh, dunno if it's true, but the second and third one are pretty funny actually.
Title: dumpwarnings
Post by: Deepblue on August 06, 2003, 11:42:03 am
Bic Lighter
Ignite lighter away from face.
Title: dumpwarnings
Post by: kode on August 06, 2003, 11:43:33 am
Quote
Originally posted by Venom
heh, dunno if it's true, but the second and third one are pretty funny actually.


there's a sign like the second one in the beginning of the blues brothers movie.
Title: dumpwarnings
Post by: Nico on August 06, 2003, 11:44:48 am
btw, you do know all those "stupid" warnings exist because some dumbarses actually did it, and sued the company for not warning them they weren't supposed to do it?
Title: dumpwarnings
Post by: kode on August 06, 2003, 11:45:05 am
Quote
Originally posted by Sandwich
Dunno if it's there or not, but my favorite is the one that is put on packs of ciggarettes: "Smoking is hazardous to your health"

:nervous:


it's the law, you know.

but they don't put it on cigars.
Title: dumpwarnings
Post by: Mr. Vega on August 07, 2003, 12:45:50 pm
Favorite:

Unknown Matches
Caution: Contents may catch fire.

Flying Goku
This label defies explanation. Take a look at the picture.
:lol:
Title: dumpwarnings
Post by: phreak on August 07, 2003, 01:46:38 pm
:wtf: :wtf: :wtf: :wtf:

http://www.dumbwarnings.com/pictures/toys_goku.jpg

may pre house the seamy side of volitation

edit: this defies explanation    :shaking:

Swedish Chainsaw
Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals.
Title: dumpwarnings
Post by: CP5670 on August 07, 2003, 02:00:46 pm
great site... :D

Quote
http://www.dumbwarnings.com/pictures/toys_goku.jpg


That has to be the weirdest engrish ever; "till the cow comes home?" :wtf: :D
Title: dumpwarnings
Post by: kode on August 07, 2003, 03:51:28 pm
Quote
Originally posted by PhReAk
Swedish Chainsaw
Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals.


hmm... heard of the warning, just didn't know it was on a swedish chainsaw. that'd probably be a husqvarna or Jonsered (my preference), then. I have to look into this...
Title: dumpwarnings
Post by: FETCH on August 07, 2003, 04:27:53 pm
I had one,
but I forgot it when I read the one about no key boad detected ... pres F1.

:doubt:

And the one about Jamacian policemen is pretty good too.
Title: dumpwarnings
Post by: Taristin on August 07, 2003, 04:35:46 pm
"It's a business doing pleasure with you!" On the brothel door...
Title: dumpwarnings
Post by: Stealth on August 07, 2003, 05:54:34 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Holy Imperial Gloriano

Interstate 10, Near Phoenix, AZ
State Prison: Do Not Stop for Hitchhikers
:lol:


In South Houston, there are numerous signs that say "Prison Area:  Do not pick up Hitchhikers"  .  i should get a photo of them
Title: dumpwarnings
Post by: Thorn on August 07, 2003, 06:15:08 pm
Unknown Vacuum Cleaner
1. Do not use to pick up gasoline or flammable liquids
2. Do not use to pick up anything that is currently burning.

so thats why my vacuum keeps catching fire..... hmm...