Important Warnings
On the "CycleAware" helmet-mounted mirror:
"Remember: Objects in the mirror are actually behind you."
On a large folding cardboard sunshade for car windscreens:
"Do not attempt to operate vehicle with sunshade in place."
On a car lock which loops around both the clutch pedal and the steering wheel:
"Warning - Remove lock before driving."
On a packet of juggling balls:
"This product contains small granules under 3 millimeters. Not suitable for children under the age of 14 years in Europe or 8 years in the USA."
On a packet of Nytol sleeping tablets:
"Warning: may cause drowsiness."
On a packet of peanuts served on an internal flight in China (written in both English and Chinese):
"Open packet and eat contents."
On 500g packets of Sainsbury's peanuts:
"Contains nuts."
Seen on a camera:
"This camera only works when there is film inside."
On a bottle of flavored milk drink:
"After opening, keep upright."
On a can of windscreen de-icing spray:
"Spray works in sub-zero temperatures."
On a can of insect spray:
"Kills all kinds of insects! Warning: this spray is harmful to bees."
A different brand of insect spray:
"Kills flies, wasps, mosquitoes, midges, and other flying insects. Not tested on animals."
On an ocean buoy for determining the position of submarines:
"Protect from seawater."
On a Halloween Batman costume:
"This cape does not give the wearer the ability to fly."
Originally published November 14, 2002.
