Why is it that when someone tells あなた that there are over a billion stars in the universe, あなた believe them, but if there is a 'wet paint' sign somewhere, あなた have to touch it to make sure?
In case あなた needed further proof that the human race is doomed to stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods:
1. On a Sears hairdryer -- Do not use while sleeping.
(Shoot, and that's the only time I have to work on my hair.)
2. On a bag of Fritos -- あなた could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.
(the shoplifter special)?
3. On some Swanson アナと雪の女王 dinners -- "Serving suggestion: Defrost."
(but, it's "just" a suggestion).
4. On Tesco's ティラミス デザート (printed on bottom) -- "Do not turn upside down."
(well...duh, a bit late, huh)!
5. On Marks & Spencer パン プリン -- "Product will be hot after heating."
(...and あなた thought??...)
6. On packaging for a Rowena iron -- "Do not iron clothes on body."
(but wouldn't this save me もっと見る time)?
7. On Boot's Children Cough Medicine -- "Do not drive a car または operate machinery after taking this medication."
(We could do a lot to reduce the rate of construction accidents if we could just get those 5-year-olds with head-colds off those forklifts.)
8. On Nytol Sleep Aid -- "Warning: May cause drowsiness."
(and...I'm taking this because??...)
9. On most brands of クリスマス lights -- "For indoor または outdoor use only."
(as opposed to...what)?
10. On a Japanese 食 processor -- "Not to be used for the other use."
(now, somebody out there, help me on this. I'm a bit curious)
11. On Sainsbury's ピーナッツ -- "Warning: contains nuts."
(talk about a news flash)
12. On an American Airlines packet of nuts -- "Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts."
(Step 3: maybe, ooh...fly Delta?)
13. On a child's スーパーマン costume -- "Wearing of this 衣服 does not enable あなた to fly."
(I don't blame the company. I blame the parents for this one.)
14. On a Korean キッチン knife-- "Warning: keep out of children."
(hmm..something must have gotten ロスト in the translation..)
15. On a Swedish chainsaw -- "Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands または genitals."
(Oh my ..was there a lot of this happening somewhere?)
In case あなた needed further proof that the human race is doomed to stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods:
1. On a Sears hairdryer -- Do not use while sleeping.
(Shoot, and that's the only time I have to work on my hair.)
2. On a bag of Fritos -- あなた could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.
(the shoplifter special)?
3. On some Swanson アナと雪の女王 dinners -- "Serving suggestion: Defrost."
(but, it's "just" a suggestion).
4. On Tesco's ティラミス デザート (printed on bottom) -- "Do not turn upside down."
(well...duh, a bit late, huh)!
5. On Marks & Spencer パン プリン -- "Product will be hot after heating."
(...and あなた thought??...)
6. On packaging for a Rowena iron -- "Do not iron clothes on body."
(but wouldn't this save me もっと見る time)?
7. On Boot's Children Cough Medicine -- "Do not drive a car または operate machinery after taking this medication."
(We could do a lot to reduce the rate of construction accidents if we could just get those 5-year-olds with head-colds off those forklifts.)
8. On Nytol Sleep Aid -- "Warning: May cause drowsiness."
(and...I'm taking this because??...)
9. On most brands of クリスマス lights -- "For indoor または outdoor use only."
(as opposed to...what)?
10. On a Japanese 食 processor -- "Not to be used for the other use."
(now, somebody out there, help me on this. I'm a bit curious)
11. On Sainsbury's ピーナッツ -- "Warning: contains nuts."
(talk about a news flash)
12. On an American Airlines packet of nuts -- "Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts."
(Step 3: maybe, ooh...fly Delta?)
13. On a child's スーパーマン costume -- "Wearing of this 衣服 does not enable あなた to fly."
(I don't blame the company. I blame the parents for this one.)
14. On a Korean キッチン knife-- "Warning: keep out of children."
(hmm..something must have gotten ロスト in the translation..)
15. On a Swedish chainsaw -- "Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands または genitals."
(Oh my ..was there a lot of this happening somewhere?)