Ever so often you hear that people nowadays are being “dumbed down”.  It’s hard to believe that when you look around.  After all, we have vehicles that drive themselves.  We have phones that are cameras, computers, GPS, and a million other things.  We have ways of talking to people on the other side of the world just like they were in the same room.  

With all the smart gadgets in our lives, how could anyone possibly be dumb?

But then I read an article about warning labels.  Did you know there are labels on chain saws that warn you not to hold on to the wrong end?  A sleeping pill declares, “May cause drowsiness”, and a washing machine warns you not to put people in it.

Okay, do the companies think they are selling to morons?  Do they really think anyone that dumb could be trusted with money?  But then I found out the labels are there because of some idiot.   Companies have been sued so many times for stupid reasons that they’re simply trying to protect themselves.  

So, instead of getting mad about the world being dumbed down, I decided to laugh about it.  Here are some of the best dumb warning labels:

“Should be serviced and installed by a professional mechanic” –  a bicycle bell.

“Use caution when operating a car” – a bottle of dog pills.

“Do not use match or open flame to check fuel level” – a jet ski.

“This product may contain eggs” – a carton of eggs.

“AVOID DEATH!”  -  a small New Holland Tractor

“Do not use for personal hygiene” –  a can of Scrubbing Bubbles.

“Remove baby before folding” – a folding stroller

“Not intended for use as a dental drill” – a carpenter’s drill.

“Has been found to cause cancer in laboratory mice” – a box of rat poison.

“Do not use while sleeping” – a blow dryer.

“Harmful if swallowed” – a fish hook.

So there you go!  If you ever feel like you might not be the sharpest crayon in the box, just look at these warning labels.  If you laugh at them, you know you’re okay.   And if you can’t figure out what’s funny about them, just whip out your smart phone and ask it.  And hope your smart phone won’t call you a moron.