# It's Not An Urban Myth , It's True **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 20, 2004, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-an-urban-myth-its-true/280822 "2004-12-20T17:39:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Rayne\_Man](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/df705f/32.png) [@Rayne\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rayne_Man)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2004, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-an-urban-myth-its-true/280822/1 "2004-12-20T17:39:36Z")
whenever I read about packs of nuts with warnings I thought it was an urban legend. But no. On Saturday I bought a selection of nuts in their shells. Printed on the pack were the words _May contain nuts and nut traces_. So I had bought the right product then! The company selling this product is called All Nut Healthfoods , so that is another big clue to what I was buying . This is just as bad as the Californian walnuts I bought last year . That had _Remove_ _shells before eating_ printed on the pack. 😕 ---
**Author:** ![Alice\_The\_Goon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2004, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-an-urban-myth-its-true/280822/2 "2004-12-20T17:50:10Z")
You mean a package of nuts might have nuts or traces of nut products in them? And they were manufactured in a plant that also produces nut products?? My hair dryer has this huge tag on it that says " **WARN CHILDREN OF THE RISK OF DEATH BY ELECTRIC SHOCK!!** So I take every opportunity- “Kids, ya know… YOU COULD **DIE** OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!!” Also, please try to keep in mind that you should never curl your hair while sleeping. ---
**Author:** ![bouv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc8723/32.png) [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2004, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-an-urban-myth-its-true/280822/3 "2004-12-20T17:53:57Z")
That reminds me of a time a friend of mine drank bleach. We were cleaning our place, and we wre adding bleach to a bucket oh hot water to wipe the counters. We got to reasding the warning label, and it included things like: Do not get in eyes Fumes may be dangerous May irritate skin Do not mix with ammonia-based products And all that other good stuff. However…no where did it say do not drink/consume. So, my friend took a swig of the water we just added bleach too. :eek: We were thinking we might be able to get him to drink straight bleach, and when he got sick/died, sue the company and cash in, but we decided it mgiht be a bad idea. ---
**Author:** ![Chimpy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a9adbd/32.png) [@Chimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimpy)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2004, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-an-urban-myth-its-true/280822/4 "2004-12-20T18:20:27Z")
On the back of the pack of smoked salmon I was eating: **Warning, contains fish.** Frankly I’d be pissed off if it didn’t. ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2004, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-an-urban-myth-its-true/280822/5 "2004-12-20T18:23:11Z")
> [@bouv](#): > > We were thinking we might be able to get him to drink straight bleach, and when he got sick/died, sue the company and cash in, but we decided it mgiht be a bad idea. Yes, I would certainly say that would be a _very_ bad idea. Since he’s not a family member, I see no reason you’d have a claim. You need a dim-witted brother or something to pull this off. ---
**Author:** ![Zulema](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/db5fbb/32.png) [@Zulema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zulema)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2004, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-an-urban-myth-its-true/280822/6 "2004-12-20T18:42:01Z")
I just think that every time there’s a stupid warning on a product it’s because someone actually did the stupid deed and sued the manufacturer. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2004, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-an-urban-myth-its-true/280822/7 "2004-12-20T19:00:01Z")
I don’t know about the veracity of what’s listed there but [Dumb Warnings](http://www.dumbwarnings.com/warnings.php?site=warnings) is a fun read. ---
**Author:** ![Rayne\_Man](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/df705f/32.png) [@Rayne\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rayne_Man)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2004, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-an-urban-myth-its-true/280822/8 "2004-12-20T19:46:53Z")
> [@SP2263](#): > > I just think that every time there’s a stupid warning on a product it’s because someone actually did the stupid deed and sued the manufacturer. But you must be realy stupid to buy a pack of nuts if you have got a nut allergy. ---
**Author:** ![NinjaChick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/71c47a/32.png) [@NinjaChick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinjaChick)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2004, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-an-urban-myth-its-true/280822/9 "2004-12-20T20:18:55Z")
On my hairdryer: Do not use in shower. Uh…yeah. Because, I’ve got an electical socket in my shower. And I try to dry my hair whilst standing under a stream of running water. ---
**Author:** ![JohnBckWLD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d6d6ee/32.png) [@JohnBckWLD](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnBckWLD)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2004, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-an-urban-myth-its-true/280822/10 "2004-12-20T21:31:20Z")
> [@Lute Skywatcher](#): > > I don’t know about the veracity of what’s listed there but [Dumb Warnings](http://www.dumbwarnings.com/warnings.php?site=warnings) is a fun read. A very important lesson to thread scrollers: I you passed up on the link LS provided, you missed some of these from the Top 25 Warnings Page: > [@](#): > > Unknown Air Conditioner / Caution: Avoid dropping air conditioners out of windows. > > Ansell Condoms / Do not return used condoms to the manufacturer through the mail. > > Trojan Condoms / Use for sex only - not to be eaten > > Various (PC) Computers / Keyboard not detected. Press F1 to continue > > 7 Up / Contents under pressure. Cap may blow off causing eye or other serious injury. Point away from face and people, especially when opening. > > Sainsburys Mineral Water / Suitable for vegetarians. > > Unknown Wheelbarrow / Do not use when temperature exceeds 140 Farenheit. > > Old Spice Red Zone Deoderant / Use only on underarms. > > Windex / Do not spray in eyes. > > Bowl Fresh / Safe to use around pets and children, although it is not recommended that either be permitted to drink from toilet. > > Unknown Toilet Plunger / Caution: Do not use near power lines. > > Dremel Electric Rotary Tool / This product not intended for use as a dental drill. ---
**Author:** ![Callmeteem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9dc877/32.png) [@Callmeteem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Callmeteem)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2004, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-an-urban-myth-its-true/280822/11 "2004-12-20T21:52:32Z")
I had a camera with the warning to turn the camera off should it begin to smoke. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2004, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-an-urban-myth-its-true/280822/12 "2004-12-20T22:49:45Z")
Well duh. Everybody knows cameras should stick to chaw. ---
**Author:** ![Rayne\_Man](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/df705f/32.png) [@Rayne\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rayne_Man)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2004, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-an-urban-myth-its-true/280822/13 "2004-12-20T23:13:16Z")
I have just thought of another couple of idiotic notices I came across , both in the bathroom of a hotel. On the heated towel rail \* Warning, may get hot\* On the hot tap _Warning, hot water_ Talk about the bleeding obvious ---
**Author:** ![don\_t\_ask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2004, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-an-urban-myth-its-true/280822/14 "2004-12-20T23:25:03Z")
> [@Lute Skywatcher](#): > > I don’t know about the veracity of what’s listed there but [Dumb Warnings](http://www.dumbwarnings.com/warnings.php?site=warnings) is a fun read. Great it has my all time favourite: Jonsreds Chainsaw Do not attempt to stop chain with hands. ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2004, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-an-urban-myth-its-true/280822/15 "2004-12-20T23:40:27Z")
> [@](#): > > Unknown Air Conditioner / Caution: Avoid dropping air conditioners out of windows. My wife’s done that, actually. My brewkettle has a sticker on the front of it, between the spigot and the plug for the thermometer, that reads “CAUTION–CONTENTS MAY BE HOT.” ---
**Author:** ![MovieMogul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2004, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-an-urban-myth-its-true/280822/16 "2004-12-20T23:42:43Z")
> [@Rayne Man](#): > > I have just thought of another couple of idiotic notices I came across , both in the bathroom of a hotel. > > On the heated towel rail \* Warning, may get hot\* Given the fact that I don’t live with, and therefore would not expect, a heated towel rack, I think this notice is far from idiotic. ---
**Author:** ![MLS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/919ad9/32.png) [@MLS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MLS)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2004, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-an-urban-myth-its-true/280822/17 "2004-12-20T23:52:32Z")
Lame by comparison, but the kitty litter box I just bought says it’s safe to use the stuff around animals. ---
**Author:** ![raz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@raz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raz)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2004, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-an-urban-myth-its-true/280822/18 "2004-12-21T00:59:22Z")
> [@](#): > > _originally posted by Cervaise:_ > Well duh. Everybody knows cameras should stick to chaw. That cracked my shit up. 🙂 My favorite “dumb product warning” was one I read in an email forward I think. It said something along the lines of “do not turn this box upside-down” but it was printed on the bottom of the box! ---
**Author:** ![Sir\_Rhosis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d9b06d/32.png) [@Sir\_Rhosis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_Rhosis)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2004, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-an-urban-myth-its-true/280822/19 "2004-12-21T01:11:36Z")
Sort of off topic, but the “for Sale By Owner” signs can sound dumb if you don’t know that it probably differentiates between the item being sold by the owner or a real estate company/broker/middleman (I’m guessing that’s the difference). I always wanted to get one made up and put on my car that read: “For Sale By Thief.” Sir Rhosis ---
**Author:** ![wheelie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b4bc9f/32.png) [@wheelie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wheelie)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2004, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-an-urban-myth-its-true/280822/20 "2004-12-21T01:35:51Z")
The coffee at Jack In The Box is labeled “Warning, hot coffee is hot”. I first noticed this not long after McDonald’s got sued because their coffee is too hot. :rolleyes: [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-an-urban-myth-its-true/280822.md?page=2)