More from the Dumb Files

I recently wrote an article entitled, "What is the dumbest law?" I have a few more things to add to that ever-growing list.

A budget airline in Europe is now considering to begin charging their passengers if they require to use the bathroom during a flight, the airline in question has a reputation for cost cutting, they offer low cost flights, but then charge you for your baggage (not excess, but your total baggage). They are also looking into closing all their check-in desks at the airports and passengers in the future will only be able to check in online. Once airborne this company has a reputation for charging high prices for everything it sells to its captive audience while securely seat belted for your entire journey, and now they want to charge you for using the bathroom to remove what you may already have paid over the odds for. You would literally have to spend a £ to spend a penny.

Here are some dumb warnings I have found for you;

On a hair dryer- do not use while sleeping.

A Japanese food processor came complete with this useful piece of advice- do not use for anything else.

On an Iron- never iron clothes while on the body.

On a life saving device- this is not a life saving device.

A warning on a child's superman outfit- wearing this garment does not enable you to fly.

On a takeaway coffee cup- warning contents may be hot.

On the bottom of a fruit juice carton- keep upright.

On a bottle of mineral water- suitable for vegetarians.

In a telephone instructions booklet- to put a call on hold, press hold.

Another one, same booklet- to store, press store.

On a pack of peanuts- instructions 1 open packet

2 eat nuts.

Product will be hot after heating.

Do not turn upside down- printed on the bottom of the box.

On a pack of peanuts- warning this product contains nuts.

On a TV dinner box- this product must be heated before eating.

On a pack of cat litter- safe to use around pets.

On a container of baby lotion- keep away from children.

Hair colouring- do not use as ice cream topping.

Hair spray- do not smoke until hair is dry.

Eyes drops- use before expiry date.

Infant drops- this formula may cause drowsiness, do not operate heavy machinery or drive a vehicle.

Children's cough medicine- do not drive or operate machinery.

Aspirin- do not take if allergic to aspirin.

Birth control pills- do not use if you are pregnant, intend to become pregnant, or might be pregnant.

Sleep aid- warning, mat cause drowsiness.

Christmas lights- for indoor or outdoor use only.

Floodlights- this floodlight is capable of illuminating large areas, even in the dark.

Finally this one on a box of matches- contents may catch fire.

All these warnings to keep us safe, I worry sometimes about the people who dream up these totally unnecessary warnings on the products we buy day in day out.