Weird/Ambiguous Warnings

[rootabaga]

We see these from time to time, so I thought it might be fun to have a thread to collect them. Some are already in other threads, like funny pictures, so link/repost if you know of one.

What prompted this is a warning I saw on canned air. I use the stuff regularly, but this is the first time I saw the warning. So important, in fact, it's on there twice...with no explanation:

Any ideas?

 

[mikedt]

Do not shake twice...What happens if it was shaken, I don't suggest trying it though. BOOM!!! possibly.

Perhaps intentional misuse or abuse, might be something like squirting compressed air into your bloodstream or something...causing death by embolism or something very nasty.

 

[mikedt]

I just realized that, and edited my post.

 

[Dngrsone]

Perhaps intentional misuse or abuse, might be something like squirting compressed air into your bloodstream or something...causing death by embolism or something very nasty.

Ouch, that would suck.

Though I recall my training with hydraulic systems where they were very adamant about not trying to find leaks with your hands...

Pinhole leaks are invisible, and can inject hot hydraulic fluid deep into your flesh; and the chances are very good that you will lose functionality if not the whole hand when you do.

As for shaking the can, I am thinking that doing so would allow liquid propellant to be ejected from the nozzle when spraying (if so, then there is also a warning about not spraying with the canister inverted), which can be a freezing/frostbite hazard (and potentially an inhalation hazard, depending on the chemical).

 

[lunatic59]

 

[mikedt]

 

[mikedt]

^^^chingrish is an excellent site!

I did contribute a few to that site once.

Here's one I spotted yesterday in an upscale shopping mall, that's having some remodelling done.

So the inconvenience is for the people doing the construction and not the customers? I think I understand.

 

[no one]

I wasn't sure if this was a warning or just a funny picture, but it works either way.

Apparently, 96.5% of the human population is not allowed here.

 

[Member243850]

I will always love this one till the end of time

 

[shalemail]

I will always love this one till the end of time

That reminds me ....

From a beach bar in Rincon PR. A favorite for sure.

 

[shalemail]

Also have this one from Rincon, always assumed it meant if there's a tsunami get your butt to higher ground. Yea that works.

 

[no one]

Is that a translation...

or just a conservative estimate?

Quite conservative. I was being kind.

 

[shalemail]

A few more I tripped over, they should put up a sign to warn people about that.

Oh um Ewwww,

Oh and EWWW part 2. (This is why I drink beer! )

 

[Dngrsone]

At least two of those are shopped...

 

[shalemail]

At least two of those are shopped...

But really, in the world of funny ambiguous warning signs does that really matter? My wife saw them on the book of faces and sent them to me - I have told her about this thread. She laughed, I laughed, so I shared. There are more.

 

[basic 101 user]

A few blocks from work.

 

[The_Chief]

 

[Deleted User]

But really, in the world of funny ambiguous warning signs does that really matter? My wife saw them on the book of faces and sent them to me - I have told her about this thread. She laughed, I laughed, so I shared. There are more.

It's more funny if it's real

 

[basic 101 user]

Sometimes it's just more scary when it's real. But that's a thought for another, more political thread.

And it's often more fun when disparate ideas and threads cross over, to make new connections and avenues to explore.

Later edit: And let's not underestimate the value of another favorite cross over of mine: How much fun it can be, to be truly scared s***less.

 

[basic 101 user]

Spotted outside of "Minds R' Us", they have a well stocked inventory.

 

[shalemail]

Not sure if it's directing me to the right should I steal a baby from a woman and child...or if my baby has a HUGE accident I can carry it at arms length to the potty in this direction, the rest of the family in tow, in case I need backup?

 

[dan330]

A few blocks from work.

ok... so what does that mean?

left turn must yield first?

 

[dan330]

Sometimes you gotta wonder what they were thinking...

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yeah.. I gots to wonder what the message is.
"penis octopus are hunting female swimmers only"

No doubt posted by the Department of Redundancy Department...


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they sign bureau had a surplus of budget.. had to spend it or lose it in next year's budget!!!

 

[The_Chief]

How about this sign in Florida?

Obviously, a WAY-overpaid Florida bureaucrat worked a long time on this sign. The sign with a toll-free number you can call to get a cash reward. But only if the sign isn't there. The sign that tells you who to call to get a cash reward.

Brilliant.

 

[Deleted User]

How about this sign in Florida?

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Obviously, a WAY-overpaid Florida bureaucrat worked a long time on this sign. The sign with a toll-free number you can call to get a cash reward. But only if the sign isn't there. The sign that tells you who to call to get a cash reward.

Brilliant.

That makes no sense whatsoever. The sign conveys no information so what's the point? It can't be real.
But ok - find a machine. Rip sign off. Claim the reward. Easy money