Wait, They Actually Put These Warning Labels on Stuff?!

Believe it or not, every silly warning has a crazy story behind it.

Spotted on a Black & Decker cordless drill: “Not to use as dental drill.” Someone’s dentist probably had a wild day.

“Warning: Do not hold wrong end of a chainsaw.” Because apparently, some folks forget it’s a dangerous weapon if you grab it backwards.

“Caution: Do not iron clothes while wearing them.” We can’t say they didn’t warn you!

“Warning: Cape is not a flying device.” Yep, bought it anyway. Dream intact, though.

On the bottom of a skateboard: “Warning: This product moves when used.” Mind-blowing, right?

“Not suitable for drying pets.” Because nobody wants a soggy furball explosion in the kitchen.

Knife set warning says: “Keep out of children.” Probably meant to say “Keep out of reach,” but this works too.

A lawnmower diagram clearly showing you should *not* drive over kids. Just in case.

“Do not fold with child inside.” Mom and dad, this one’s for you.

At the zoo: “Do not pet” - because, well, duh.

“Do not operate while asleep.” Huh? Who's dreaming of hairstyling in their sleep?

Yep, it says “For external use only.” Because curling your insides wasn’t the plan.

A pickle juice bucket at Chick-fil-A warns not to drown toddlers in it - there’s even a hilarious stick-figure diagram!

“Warning: contains peanuts.” Yes, on the *peanuts.* For those who need the obvious spelled out.

A vet clinic labeled something in a way that totally made you think twice. Yup, humans not allowed.

A Nissan commercial needed a warning: “Fantasy. Do not attempt. Cars can’t jump on trains.” It’s a thing people need to hear!

On a French press: “Boiling water and children should be kept apart.” Common sense? Apparently not!

Electrical contact cleaner says: “If you are blind or cannot read English do not use this product until warnings are explained to you.” Wait, how'd you read this then?

Yeah, a book that says "Once opened keep refrigerated" - literary freshness guaranteed!

Boxes in a jail kitchen said “Not meant for human consumption.” Who exactly was supposed to eat those?

“CAUTION: Product becomes hot when cooked.” Thanks for the heads-up, Ellio’s.

“Do not iron.” Sounds about right for a kids’ inflatable chair.

A truck doing wild ski jumps? Yep, someone had to say “Do not try this.”

Sometimes it’s more about the sign than the label. Like this weird one.

Automatic shower cleaner said “Not to be used as body wash.” My bleach body wash dream was crushed.

Car’s center console said: “Do not put your hamburger in here.” America’s warnings never fail.

A box of firewood warns about carbon causing cancer. Well, technically we all contain carbon... awkward.

Manual says: Don’t put the projector in the bathtub. Just don’t.

Explosives labeled “Do not eat.” Someone probably thought it was Play-Doh once.

“WARNING! Flammable.” No kidding, it’s a candle.

Lab gear clearly saying: “Do not pipette by mouth.” Because who would?

At a playground: “Caution: Physical activity carries inherent risks.” Yep, climbing can be dangerous.

On a machete: “Warning. This tool will cut!” Because, just in case you forgot.

“Do not operate vehicle with shade in place.” Obvious, but someone needed to hear it.

Some warnings just leave you scratching your head.

The cards say they aren't real Mastercards. Yeah, we figured that out pretty quick.

Warning label says: “Do not use this in water.” Well… isn’t that the whole point?

“After applying, wash your hands. Unless the affected area is your hands.” Touché, pain relief gel.

“Do not consume without cooking.” Like you’d listen to that, right?

Label says: “Remove plastic before burning.” Important for avoiding fires... and freak-outs.

Explicitly says: don’t put kids through the X-ray. Yep, that needed saying.

“Just owning me doesn’t give you internet. You need a provider.” Thanks for the honesty, modem.

“Do not flip upside down.” Too late, and now the cake gets the last laugh.

Yep, the road can get slick. Shocker!

Because apparently someone has tried installing Christmas lights on their toaster.

Just in case you missed it, eggs have egg.

The pipe literally says, “WARNING: PIPE.” We can't argue with that.

“May contain traces of nuts.” That’s the whole bag, isn’t it?

Yeah, best advice you’ll get all day.

“Not for consumption.” Because belts are surprisingly tasty, I guess?

The stain remover itself might stain. Irony’s alive and well.

“Warning: May cause drowsiness.” Thanks for the plot twist.

“Remove wrapper before lighting.” Because flames and plastic don’t mix well.

“Keep away from fire.” How else would you dry a baby... we wonder?

The sign warns of barbed wire injuries, but the barbed wire itself is way more obvious.

“Do not turn over.” Doh! Too late, but the pizza was eaten so no harm done.

“Don’t feed it to the fox.” Foxes are apparently a big deal these days.

“Do not microwave.” Classic, but someone might’ve tried.

“Do not use in bear feet.” Yep, that’s how it was spelled. Bears beware.

“Caution: hot beverages are hot.” Saw that at a place that didn't even serve hot drinks.

“Cruise control does not mean the RV will drive itself.” Keep those hands on the wheel folks!

“Don't point at the creature.” Someone's translation got a little wild here.

“Warning: contains milk.” Because you never know!

Every acid bottle says: “Warning, may contain acid.” Brains exploding?

“Do not eat iPod shuffle.” Not a snack, as tempting as it looks.

“Do not pass when incoming traffic is present.” Really? Apparently needed!

“Do not use breathalyzer results to decide if you should drive.” Okay, then why have it?

“Warning: contents under pressure.” Yeah, it’s soda, no surprises.

A super sharp knife warning to “Handle with care.” Thanks, captain obvious!

“WARNING: Maintain a firm grip when installing and removing air conditioner.” Sounds serious!