In a Word: Yes
That's my answer to this week's blog blast question, "Is Common Sense Really All That Uncommon?" Lawsuits are spiraling out of hand. Did you hear about the guy who sued himself for violating his own civil rights? Or the guy who wanted $67 million for his (allegedly) missing pants? And lawsuits like this aren't uncommon. I for one, am sick of lawsuits. You hear about a new crazy one almost daily. So I can see why some manufacturers are a little worried. I can see that they'd like to CYA protect themselves from this. But in order to do that, they have to get just as ridiculous with their warning labels. Like this:
You mean that little fan they use for a motor might hurt someone?
Damn. Maybe I can use my stove...
Then how will I clean out my fireplace?
Don't they know that blue eye shadow is soo over?
So, let me get this straight. My ass isn't supposed to be bleeding?
"wearing them is no substitute for normal safety precautions"
So maybe I shouldn't shoot myself in the eye, huh?
But I thought that if I drink it, it would keep me warm in the winter...
What, you mean I can't pack the baby when I move?
You know it's getting bad when the warning label people have resorted to just telling people to try and use some common sense.
So check out www.sickoflawsuits.com to find out more information on what you can do about the growing number of frivolous lawsuits. And go to Parentbloggers for more stupid (or what they're calling "wacky") warning labels.
Are these all products you had laying around the house? LOL
Lawyers and lawsuits are what is ruining this country. Don't work hard and try to get ahead. Sue somebody or some company that has.
Posted by: Uncle Rick | October 19, 2007 at 07:41 AM
LMAO!! Great post! See, stupid me, I thought the bathtub tints were supposed to go in the water and make it change colors. I had no idea it was supposed to be "applied", but just not around the eyes! Boy, Kaylie is gonna be excited!
Posted by: Rachel | October 19, 2007 at 09:57 AM
Too funny. I guess the kids can't nap in the rubbermaid bins. Darn. They're so cozy.
Posted by: Daisy | October 19, 2007 at 08:09 PM
I love all of these. My hands-down favorite is the last. Yeah, wouldn't it be nice if we all just used common sense.
Posted by: patois | October 19, 2007 at 10:35 PM
Hahaha, good one! Mine's up here.
Posted by: VDog | October 20, 2007 at 02:08 AM
Oh my god! These are HILARIOUS! In a really really sad way.
(I'm glad to know this pisses other people off, too, not just me.)
Posted by: the weirdgirl | October 25, 2007 at 03:45 PM