Whining, Wine-ing & Winning

Whenever people joke about the newer generation being smarter than the previous one, I have to laugh. Maybe it’s just me, but some of these warning labels make me wonder if we’re really moving forward.

This idea came from a post I stumbled across on LinkedIn this morning. It said: “If you think you are smarter than the previous generation… 50 years ago the owner’s manual of a car showed you how to adjust the valves. Today it warns you not to drink the contents of the battery.”

That got me thinking about some of the warning labels I’ve come across lately, and I thought…this outta be a fun post.

Wheelbarrow
CAUTION: Not intended for highway use.

Like okay, Johnny Knoxville, this one might be on you and Bam Margera. But for real ?

Stroller
Remove child before folding.

Poor kid doesn’t stand a chance with these parents. These are probably the same people who need the sticker on the dishwasher that says, “Do not let children play in dishwasher.”

Iron
Remove clothing before ironing.

I mean…get real.

Fish Hook
Harmful if swallowed.

You’re not the fish, buddy. And if you were dumb enough to make this warning necessary, you probably weren’t much of a catch anyway.

External Use Only

This one might be my favorite.

Please, Tina, do not spray sunscreen in your butt, drink your body wash, or eat the Tide Pods.

I could probably keep going, but mommin’ is calling. My daughter is demanding I watch Toy Story with her and has informed me, “No laptop.”

So now it’s your turn.

What’s the funniest warning label you’ve seen over the years? Drop it in the comments. This could get interesting.