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Fun Stuff => Competitions & Quizzes => Topic started by: Alianora La Canta on September 14, 2011, 08:27:45 PM

Title: Strange Things Done To Avoid Litigation
Post by: Alianora La Canta on September 14, 2011, 08:27:45 PM

This all started in the Pirelli thread in the main Grand Prix forum area, as a tangent to a completely different conversation. When I saw the following:

Quote from: Ian on September 13, 2011, 02:13:00 PM

Extending Ali's tangent, one of the most stupid is...Warning, may contain nuts. This is on a packet of peanuts.  :fool:

I thought it was too hilarious not to respond to but probably in the interests of the thread to make that reply in the humour thread where it belongs.

Other bizarre warnings I've seen that surely must have been due to fear of litigation:

Warning: Sleeping pills may cause drowsiness

Fire extinguisher. Caution - non-flammable

Rain guage suitable for outdoor use

Air Conditioner. Avoid dropping out of window

500-piece jugsaw. Some assembly required

Rat Poison. Has caused cancer in laborotory mice.

Lighter Fluid. Warning - Flammable

Salt. Warning - Contains Salt

And finally:

Fruit Muffin. Contains flour, sugar, baking soda, a whole bunch of minor artificial ingredients, colour, flavouring. May contain nuts and fruit.

Title: Re: Strange Things Done To Avoid Litigation
Post by: Alianora La Canta on September 14, 2011, 10:45:19 PM

I've been here for over 4 years and somehow managed to miss the fact that this is in the wrong section  :fool: :fool: :fool:

Title: Re: Strange Things Done To Avoid Litigation
Post by: Dare on October 01, 2011, 08:08:42 PM

Quote from: Alianora La Canta on September 14, 2011, 10:45:19 PM

I've been here for over 4 years and somehow managed to miss the fact that this is in the wrong section  :fool: :fool: :fool:

no wonder I was having a hard time getting the answers

Title: Re: Strange Things Done To Avoid Litigation
Post by: Alianora La Canta on October 02, 2011, 03:22:04 AM

Quite :D

I think the only answer is to find some way of inducing common sense in everyone...

Title: Re: Strange Things Done To Avoid Litigation
Post by: Ian on October 02, 2011, 08:19:06 AM

Who needs common sense ?  :DD

Title: Re: Strange Things Done To Avoid Litigation
Post by: Alianora La Canta on October 02, 2011, 04:57:50 PM

The people at whom these warnings were aimed (and possibly me as well)?

Title: Re: Strange Things Done To Avoid Litigation
Post by: hayleylsl on March 01, 2012, 09:14:46 PM

My favourite was on a giant birthday badge which had "I am 3"  and on the back said not suitable for children under 5 years old...  :D

Title: Re: Strange Things Done To Avoid Litigation
Post by: Ian on March 01, 2012, 09:22:53 PM

I like the one on a cigarette lighter.....Do not use near face.  :DD

Title: Re: Strange Things Done To Avoid Litigation
Post by: Philbe on March 04, 2012, 08:56:14 PM

On appliances that plug in..do not immerse in water.