# Warning: This toaster is not to be used in the bathtub
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-this-toaster-is-not-to-be-used-in-the-bathtub/363064
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
**Created:** [July 3, 2006, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-this-toaster-is-not-to-be-used-in-the-bathtub/363064 "2006-07-03T16:56:22Z")
**Posts on this page:** 9
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### Author:  [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)
#### Post date: [July 3, 2006, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-this-toaster-is-not-to-be-used-in-the-bathtub/363064/1 "2006-07-03T16:56:22Z")
Seen on the inside of the door of a porta-potty:
“This unit is equipped to handle up to 10 persons during a normal work week. Excessive use may result in undesirable conditions.”
On the inside of a wall-mounted brass bell, complete with clanger, is the following sticker:
“This product is unsafe for use as a food serving surface.”
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### Author:  [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)
#### Post date: [July 3, 2006, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-this-toaster-is-not-to-be-used-in-the-bathtub/363064/2 "2006-07-03T17:06:54Z")
> [@tdn](#):
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> “This unit is equipped to handle up to 10 persons during a normal work week.”
What, all at _once_?
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### Author:  [@Bippy\_the\_Beardless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bippy_the_Beardless)
#### Post date: [July 3, 2006, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-this-toaster-is-not-to-be-used-in-the-bathtub/363064/3 "2006-07-03T17:11:23Z")
I got worried by a porta-potty warning that it was not to be used for dumping toxic chemicals. How can you use it for its intended purpose then?
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### Author:  [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)
#### Post date: [July 3, 2006, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-this-toaster-is-not-to-be-used-in-the-bathtub/363064/4 "2006-07-03T17:20:16Z")
> [@Q.E.D.](#):
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> What, all at _once_?
The one I saw the sign in was pretty roomy, I have to say. You could probably squeeze 10 people in, if they’re really thin. No more than that, though. That 11th person might be _mighty_ unhappy about where he’d have to stand.
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### Author:  [@Sal\_Ammoniac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sal_Ammoniac)
#### Post date: [July 3, 2006, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-this-toaster-is-not-to-be-used-in-the-bathtub/363064/5 "2006-07-03T17:26:30Z")
Am I the only one who uses fresh toast as a loofah, then?
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### Author:  [@seenidog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seenidog)
#### Post date: [July 3, 2006, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-this-toaster-is-not-to-be-used-in-the-bathtub/363064/6 "2006-07-03T18:20:58Z")
I had a lawnmower that had a warning not to pick it up and use as a hedge trimmer.
My favorite is the bag of potato chips advertising a sweepstakes: No purchase neccesary, details inside. ( just heard about it not viewed it so it may be urban legend)
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### Author:  [@iamthewalrus\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamthewalrus_3)
#### Post date: [July 4, 2006, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-this-toaster-is-not-to-be-used-in-the-bathtub/363064/7 "2006-07-04T01:21:18Z")
I’m a big fan of the Easy Cheese directions, which say
> [@](#):
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> For best results, remove cap first.
But that’s only if you want _best_ results.
In addition, the Fruit Roll-ups, which inform you, with diagrams, that you have to unwrap it and _remove the plastic_ before eating.
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### Author:  [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)
#### Post date: [July 4, 2006, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-this-toaster-is-not-to-be-used-in-the-bathtub/363064/8 "2006-07-04T02:30:34Z")
Damn, I’m glad you told me.
I like to much on toast while taking my morning bath.
No more!
The coffee pot by the tub is still ok, right?
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### Author:  [@Nanoda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nanoda)
#### Post date: [July 4, 2006, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-this-toaster-is-not-to-be-used-in-the-bathtub/363064/9 "2006-07-04T03:00:02Z")
I always like posting about the sticker (similar to [this one](http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/archives/2005/12/danger_avoid_de.htm)) I saw on a Bobcat at a construction site. It shows an unwary bystander getting chewed up in the wheels and bucket, next to large letters warning “DANGER: Avoid Death”.