Quixotic Pixels

In case you needed further proof that the human race is doomed through stupidity, here are some actual label
instructions on consumer goods.

1. On Sears hair dryer: “Do not use while sleeping”. (Gee, that’s the only time I have to work on my hair)

2. On a bag of Fritos: “You could be winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.”
(Evidently, the shoplifter special)

3. On a bar of Dial soap: “Directions: Use like regular soap.” (And that would be how. . . ?)

4. On some Swanson frozen dinners: “Serving suggestions: Defrost.” (But it’s *just* a suggestion)

5. On Tesco’s Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom of box): “Do not turn upside down”.
(Oops, too late!)

6. On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding: “Product will be hot after heating”. (As night follows the day . . .)

7. On packaging for a Rowenta iron: “Do not iron clothes on body”. (But wouldn’t this save even more time?)

8. On Boot’s Children’s Cough Medicine: “Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication”. (We
could do a lot to reduce the rate of construction accidents if we could just get those 5-year-olds with head-colds off
those forklifts.)

9. On Nytol Sleep Aid: “Warning: May cause drowsiness”. (One would hope)

10. On most brands of Christmas lights: “For indoor or outdoor use only”. (As opposed to what?)

11. On a Japanese food processor: “Not to be used for the other use”. (I gotta admit, I’m curious.)

12. On Sainsbury’s peanuts: “Warning: Contains nuts”. (NEWS FLASH)

13. On an American Airlines packet of nuts:
“Instructions:Open packet, eat nuts.”
(Step 3: Fly United.)

14. On a child’s Superman costume:” Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly.”
(I don’t blame the company…I blame parents for this one.)

15. On a Swedish chain saw: “Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands”. (Was there a chance of this happening somewhere?….Good Grief)

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I just updated what Robert and I term our “Internet Start Page.” This is the first page we see when we open up a browser. It contains links we use frequently, such as our personal homepages, the homepages for our employers, local business info, metro bus schedules, etc. I’m pleased with how it turned out:

The puffin is something of a private joke. When Robert and I first met, we discovered we both enjoyed music by the Smashing Pumpkins. Through some sort of slip of the tongue, we ended up calling the band Smashing Puffins. Eventually, we ended up calling one another “puffin.” I should be waaaay too embarrassed to be sharing this. It’s always made me a tad uncomfortable to hear a couple using terms of endearment like “honey,” “muffin,” “babycakes,” “sweetheart,” etc. So why do I put up with “puffin?” Must be true love. Besides, I’ve never had a nickname before. It’s kind of cool.

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