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Legal Disclaimers We Really Need

Legal product disclaimers have gone too far.

We've all seen and ignored them in the past. Those huge slabs of tiny writing that lawyers put onto the packet to tell you that that what you've just bought doesn't actually work.

Disclaimers are getting ridiculous. The other day, I saw a disclaimer on (of all things) a kids' coloring book. It said:

Disclaimer

The illustrations and information contained and conveyed in this book are not intended to be exhaustive for educational purposes and are merely examples of actvity to stimulate fun. Readers are advised to acquaint themselves with all the relevant facts and circumstances which may give rise to harm or loss of any nature and howsoever arising.

- IGA Colouring-In & Activity Book 2007

Pure genius.

Someone did some risk analysis. "If a frog gets colored in red, we could scar a kid for life, and have to pay millions in compensation," someone said as a joke.

"Call a lawyer," said their manager in a panic.

And it was done.

But it got us thinking about other legal disclaimers that the world really needs.

  • Beer cans - "Warning, excessive consumption may lead you to kiss a fat chick."
  • Toy trucks - "Trucks are not really this small. A real truck is too heavy to lift and if you crash it into another car, it will kill the occupants. Do not attempt to squeeze yourself into this toy truck and drive it as it has no engine."
  • Chocolate Easter rabbits - "This is a chocolate rabbit. Real rabbits do not taste of chocolate. Do not use this rabbit in a recipe for rabbit casserole."
  • Washing machines - "Warning. Clothes may come out wet. Any cold symptoms developed by the customer due to putting on a wet sweater are at your own risk.
  • The Sun should have a sign saying "May cause cancer or blindness."
  • Windows - "Hitting this window really hard with your fist may break the glass, causing pain, bleeding and a really bad owie."
  • Toilet paper - "Warning. This product is not intended for use as a gift wrap."
  • Due to a bad experience we had, gift wrap needs "This product is not intended for wiping away faeces."
  • Lego needs to remind us "This product may not be fun to use if you have no imagination."
  • Telescopes - "Warning. Telescope may cause objects to appear closer than they really are."
  • Books - "Reading skills required to operate this item."
  • World globes - "Warning: World is actually flat."
  • New babies - "Caution. Babies poo. Not cute when crying."
  • McDonald's burgers - Warning. Not for human consumption."
  • Chocolate - "This product may go straight to your hips."
  • James Blunt - "Warning. May induce coma."
  • Mobile phones - "Disclaimer. Text messaging at 2 am may cause loss of friends."
  • MySpace - "Please do not enter into suicide pacts with other MySpace users. Entering into said deal may have adverse outcomes."
  • Meat pies - "Warning. May contain traces of meat."
  • Celebrities - "Disclaimer. Being a well-known celebrity does not make you an interesting person."
  • Money - "Contrary to popular belief, this note did not in fact grow on a tree."
  • People magazine - "Knowing the current status of Brad and Angelina's relationship does not make you an interesting conversationalist."
  • The Internet - "Caution. May contain traces of fact."

What other people want

  • Gorskys.Comedy: - After submitting a suggestion, your comment may not be posted. Don't take it personally; you're just not funny.
    Wee Mad [18 May 2007]
  • Bottle Of Rum - Caution may cause AIDS!!! (Alcohol Induced Dizzy Spells)
    Wee Mad [18 May 2007]
  • Little Juinor Sword Swallower Kit - Swords not to be taken internally.
    Wee Mad [18 May 2007]
  • Brittney Spears CD - May cause your child to shave their head and attack cars with umbrellas.
    Wee Mad [18 May 2007]
  • MySpace - Caution. You WILL meet dumb ass Emo's.
    Wee Mad [18 May 2007]
  • World Of Warcraft - In the real world you don't go round ganking people for fun. Oh and people don't think you are cool when you go round calling people NOOBS.
    Wee Mad [18 May 2007]
  • Paris Hilton articles in magazines - May induce fits of sluttery and credit card splurging on pink mobiles and lip gloss in your 13 year old daughter.
    Silent Dan [21 May 2007]
  • Crocodiles - May eat you.
    Silent Dan [21 May 2007]
  • Singing at karaoke - May cause you to break windows with your voice, gain a false sense of confidence, and lose not only your ability to sing, but to make friends as well.
    Silent Dan [21 May 2007]
  • Exercising - May make you fit, healthy and attractive.
    Silent Dan [21 May 2007]
  • Sex - May cause a child, STD, or relationship. In severe cases, you may be required to listen.
    Silent Dan [21 May 2007]
  • Australian Idol - May make you look like an even bigger wanker than you already are.
    Ryan The Great [22 May 2007]
  • Grey's Anatomy - Use of this product may result in self-induced lobotomy.
    Ryan The Great [22 May 2007]
  • Disclaimers - Use of disclaimers may result in heavy smug pollution.
    Ryan The Great [22 May 2007]
  • Oral Sex - May result in amazing time followed immediately by broken neck.
    Ryan The Great [22 May 2007]
  • Suicide - Potentially fatal.
    Ryan The Great [22 May 2007]
  • Emo Music - may result in suicide attempts made to avoid having to hear any more of said music.
    Ryan The Great [26 May 2007]
  • Superman Costume - WARNING! This suit does not give you the power to fly!
    Vampyrecat The Female Feline [1 Jun 2007]
  • Los Angeles County Sheriff - Letting crybaby celebrities out of prison may not be the best career move.
    Wee Mad [9 Jun 2007]
  • A Country & Western CD - Please do not play this CD backwards; you will get your wife, car, house, children & friends back.
    Wee Mad [9 Jun 2007]
  • Star Wars Movie - After watching this movie we recommend you do not try ‘the Old Jedi Mind Trick’ on any police if they pull you over. (This is just a bloody movie)
    Wee Mad [9 Jun 2007]
  • Nuclear Waste - Rolling around in radioactive nuclear waste will not result in super powers
    bob mcgee [12 Jun 2007]
  • Clothes Dryers are not a fun cheap substitute for ferris wheels.
    bob mcgee [12 Jun 2007]
  • Showers - May get you wet.
    hollia 08 [18 Jun 2007]
  • Telephone - May involve you listening to someone.
    hollia 08 [18 Jun 2007]
  • Freezer - Not for storage of living beings.
    Ryan The Great [20 Jun 2007]
  • Your Mum - May be the subject of many bad jokes.
    Ryan The Great [20 Jun 2007]
  • Your Dad - May be the dealer of many bad jokes.
    Ryan The Great [20 Jun 2007]
  • School Dances - May lead to excessive amounts of hair gel and Brut 33
    DOm Wilkinson [21 Jun 2007]
  • Wearing underwear over your trousers won't give you superhero powers.
    david hill [8 Jul 2007]
  • EMO's - Dressing up and acting like all the other EMO's does not make you an 'individual.'
    Wee Mad [9 Jul 2007]
  • Windows Messenger - lol, rofl, and kk should not be used in real life.
    Ryan D'Montigny [25 Aug 2007]
  • Marriage - will lead to dull than later on non-existant sex
    Patrick Coyle [19 Sep 2007]
  • High School Proms: May cause pregnancy or waking up in a dumpster. Serious side effects include: Drunkenness, making a complete arse out of yourself, and detention. If one or more of these side effects occur, quit spiking the drinks.
    Nicole Sullivan [20 Nov 2007]
  • XMAS PARTY - may involve you waking up with the fat bird from accounts.
    martin scarbrough [11 Dec 2007]
  • XMAS PARTY - may result in you wearing your tie on your head like Rambo attacking co workers.
    martin scarbrough [11 Dec 2007]
  • IRAQ - warning may contain terrorists
    martin scarbrough [11 Dec 2007]
  • millitary schools- may cause severe immaturity and boredom, subsuquently causing you to find this site
    gigi baughman [7 Jan 2008]
  • Knife - Warning: keep out of children
    Simon Otto [9 Jan 2008]
  • Suicide Pills- We accept no liability for any damage caused to your health as a result of this product
    David Jegede-Brimson [6 Jun 2008]

What do you think needs a disclaimer?

Do you know of an everyday product in which is lurking extreme danger. It needs a disclaimer. So let us have it, and we'll add the ones that make us laugh to this page.

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