Seems that almost every single product these days has a warning label. We all know why. That's right, because of the dumbness (see previous posts). We have to have a warning on our coffee cup from the local global coffee conglomerate to tell us that the 'beverage we're about to enjoy is extremely hot'. That's because it takes some idiots spilling coffee on their crotch for them to realize that hey, this is hot! Duh, it's coffee. It's supposed to be hot. Just look around your house and will find a many things that can injure, maim or kill you. I'm surprised that anyone is allowed to buy a knife, iron, children's toy or hairdryer. And you just know that the warning label came about because some moron specifically tried to do or did what they are now warning you against. Surprise! Amazingly enough water and electricity are a bad combination.

Here's a PSA for everyone out there: If you live in an area of the country that has a huge windstorm, don't try to heat your house with a charcoal BBQ. It's a bad idea. This is the one warning label that you should heed. It's not just there for fun. Like the bag says, "Charcoal gives off carbon monoxide that can KILL YOU". Even if you can't read the big skull and crossbones, which is the international sign of badness, should be a dead giveaway (pun intended) that maybe burning this product in an enclosed space could have consequences. This was not an isolated incident either (more proof the stupidity abounds). Just ask the emergency staffs at any number of local hospitals. At the last count I heard, the number of people treated for carbon monoxide poisoning was in the hundreds. That's a lot of dumb.

Labels: PSA, warning labels