Unfortunately many of these warning labes and idiot-proof instructions are there because some people have been stupid enough to actually do it. I've heard stories of the McDonald's scalding hot coffee suit was done deliberately. And really sadly, the putting child in toaster oven has been done. I can think of several reasons why people would be this stupid, but that would cause this topic to shift toward the Christianity thread.

Beware! To touch these wires is instant death. Anyone found doing so will be prosecuted." -- On a sign at a railroad station.

Um... those need to be re-written... not unless the "instant death" is the prosecution.

At my old church, my pastor actually compiled a large list of these... unfortunately I don't remember what they are.
But I do know a few!
I've seen the hair dryer "do not use while sleeping" one, as well as the "CAUTION: HOT CONTENTS" on coffee cups. And also the "Keep out of children" label on knives.
But here's one that hasn't been mentioned, and that I actually found on my scooter:
"Caution. This product moves."
Really now?

I've also seen the one about "Do not turn this box upside down" on the bottom of the box.

Bleach bottles tend to say: "please do not digest". Also some glass shelfs tend to say: "please do not lie over or it make break". To be fair, some people do this. Also some doors have the "push" and "pull" sign on them. The ironic thing is you can open them any way and it doesn't really matter because it will still open.

http://www.dumbwarnings.com/

heh

I recall hearing of someone lifting the seat of a motore scooter. They found a small compartment, presumebly for tools, or other storage. Inside was a note warning not to carry small pets inside the seat.

On airplane peanuts: Instructions: Open bag, eat peanuts.
Really now? I would never have guessed.

on a bag of potato chips I saw today: "rip bag open before consuming."

Some sleeping pills I had said "May cause drowsiness" on the label. Well, that's only the one reason I bought them.

Anyone ever read the short story by Issac Asimov about the astronauts on a spce station who were tired of assembling all the gadgets that were shipped to them?
They finally ordered an android designed to assemble equipment. When it arrived clearly written on the crate "ASSEMLY REQUIRED"

Also some doors have the "push" and "pull" sign on them. The ironic thing is you can open them any way and it doesn't really matter because it will still open.

hey, i actually need those! XD

Those juice boxes that say 100% juice are pretty funny, i mean, what else is in it? Columbite? Uranium? Jello?

Also some doors have the "push" and "pull" sign on them. The ironic thing is you can open them any way and it doesn't really matter because it will still open.

hey, i actually need those! XD

Those juice boxes that say 100% juice are pretty funny, i mean, what else is in it? Columbite? Uranium? Jello?

That means it doesn't have other stuff in it. Some juices have other stuff and that's clearly marked because some people don't want whatever else is put in those. My mom only ever buys 100% juice.

Hilarious thread!
How about the time my dad got a new phone? On the directions: DO NOT MICROWAVE
Duh???

I actually did hear of someone who microwaved their phone.
There was something on a paint stripping tool that said 'Do not use product as a hair dryer.'