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The “Idiots” Corner by “Billy Bob Smith” Warning Labels Have you ever read some of the warning labels on products recently? Beware - some of this stuff is really, really stupid (and these are all real - trust me)! Caution: The contents of this bottle should not be fed to fish. On a bottle of shampoo for dogs. Do not use in shower. On a hair dryer. Do not use while sleeping or unconscious. On a handheld massaging device. Recycled flush water unsafe for drinking. On a toilet at a public sports facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This product not intended for use as a dental drill. On an electric rotary tool. Caution: Do not spray in eyes. On a container of underarm deodorant. Caution: This is not a safety protective device. On a plastic toy helmet used as a container for popcorn. Do not eat toner. On a toner cartridge for a laser printer. Not intended for highway use. On a 13-inch wheel on a wheelbarrow. Eating rocks may lead to broken teeth. On a novelty rock garden set. Caution: Shoots rubber bands. On a product called "Rubber Band Shooter." Do not use orally. On a toilet bowl cleaning brush. Please keep out of reach of children. On a butcher knife. Warning: Do not use on eyes. In the manual for a heated seat cushion. Do not use for drying pets. In the manual for a microwave oven. For use by trained personnel only. On a can of air freshener. Remember, objects in the mirror are actually behind you. On a motorcycle helmet-mounted rearview mirror. Warning: Do not climb inside this bag and zip it up. Doing so will cause injury and death. A label inside a protective bag (for fragile objects), which measures 15 x 15 x 12 centimeters. Do not use as ear plugs. On a package of silly putty. Warning: Knives are sharp! On the packaging of a sharpening stone. Theft of this container is a crime. On a milk crate. Do not use intimately. On a tube of deodorant. Warning: Has been found to cause cancer in laboratory mice. On a box of rat poison. Cannot be made nonpoisonous. On the back of a can of deicing windshield fluid. Caution: Remove infant before folding for storage. On a portable stroller. Do not drive car or operate machinery. On children's cough medicine. For indoor or outdoor use only. On a string of Christmas lights. Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly. On a chi ld-size Superman costume. Beware! To touch these wires is in-stant death. Anyone found doing so will be prosecuted. On a sign at a railroad station. Do not light in face. Do not expose to flame. On a lighter. Not for human consumption. On a pack- age of dice. May be harmful if swallowed. On a ship- ment of hammers. Need I say more?! Billy Bob Do you want to submit something for The “Idiots” Corner? E-mail michele@ worldwidedrillingresource.com “We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.” ~Benjamin Franklin 30 JUNE 2016 WorldWide Drilling Resource ®