Why is it that they have those big dirty black warning signs on cig packets saying, 'SMOKING KILLS' etc when everybody knows the dangers smoking does to your health already? It just makes the pack look more grim. There were also plans to introduce such labels to cans of alcholic drinks. Do you think its all all a bit too far fetched and that our governemtns are getting a bit hysterical?
[Edited 12/27/06 2:13am]

when penises come with a photo like this on them

things have certainly gone too far!

ZombieKitten said:

ZombieKitten said:

That might actually be a good idea

Has to do with government laws and cigarette co.'s liability. If you have been warned the hazards to your health smoking causes, and choose to smoke YOU are responsible for any damage caused. Without the warning the cigarette company is responsible. Thus the past lawsuits the large cig manufacturers have lost and shelled out $$$ for.

JDINTERACTIVE said:

Absolutely not. The warnings are to protect the public. Believe me, if everything smoking does to your body were printed on a pack of cigs there would need to be a fold out pamphlet.

Notice how every film u see advertised on tv now tells you what to expect in terms of violence etc...?

Example being a U rated movie:


"may contain mild peril"

I mean, damn, how fucking sad is that


U reckon a parent is really going to reconsider seeing said movie, after looking at a poster or tv ad and wonder "well, my little Robbie may be upset by this. It contains mild peril! Better go home then just in case"


I guess its like what xplnyrslf said, its to protect the film companies from people suing them. Its still insane though

I wish the local news had warnings--

"Tonight's news contains war carnage, sexual assault, innocent bystander death, and bad makeup."

I got a back massager for Christmas this year. It looks like a car seat cover, so I KINDA understand the warning that it was not made to be used while driving, but the warning to not use it in the shower or bath?

Nothinbutjoy said:

but what if you wanted to kill yourself?

I'm surprised McDonalds coffee doesn't say "do not pour on crotch."

JDINTERACTIVE said:

They already have labels on beer bottles don't they?

Doesn't it say something, like don't operate heavy machinery or something like that?

thesexofit said:

i have to wear a t-shirt that says that whenever i leave my apartment.

ZombieKitten said:

Anx said:

ah ya oxymoron

A brass fishing lure with a three-pronged hook on the end warns: “Harmful if swallowed
A popular scooter for children warns: "This product moves when used."
A nine- by three-inch bag of air used as packing material cautions: "Do not use this product as a toy, pillow, or flotation device."
A flushable toilet brush warns: "Do not use for personal hygiene."
The label on an electric hand blender promoted for use in "blending, whipping, chopping and dicing," warns: "Never remove food or other items from the blades while the product is operating."
A digital thermometer that can be used to take a person's temperature several different ways warns: "Once used rectally, the thermometer should not be used orally."
A household iron warns users: “Never iron clothes while they are being worn”
A label on a hair dryer reads, “Never use hair dryer while sleeping”
A warning on an electric drill made for carpenters cautions: “This product not intended for use as a dental drill.”
The label on a bottle of drain cleaner warns: “If you do not understand, or cannot read, all directions, cautions and warnings, do not use this product.”
A smoke detector warns: “Do not use the Silence Feature in emergency situations. It will not extinguish a fire.”
A massage chair warns: “DO NOT use massage chair without clothing... and, Never force any body part into the backrest area while the rollers are moving.”
A cardboard car sunshield that keeps sun off the dashboard warns, “Do not drive with sunshield in place”
An “Aim-n-Flame” fireplace lighter cautions, “Do not use near fire, flame or sparks”
A label on a hand-held massager advises consumers not to use “while sleeping or unconscious”
A 12-inch rack for storing compact disks warns: “Do not use as a ladder.”
A cartridge for a laser printer warns, “Do not eat toner”
A 13-inch wheel on a wheelbarrow warns: “Not intended for highway use”
A can of self-defense pepper spray warns users: “May irritate eyes”
A warning on a pair of shin guards manufactured for bicyclists says: “Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover.”
A snowblower warns: “Do not use snowthrower on roof.”
A dishwasher carries this warning: “Do not allow children to play in the dishwasher.”
A popular manufactured fireplace log warns: “Caution - Risk of Fire”
A box of birthday cake candles says: “DO NOT use soft wax as ear plugs or for any other function that involves insertion into a body cavity.”
[Edited 1/6/07 15:18pm]

JDINTERACTIVE said:

I don't think they're over the top at all, nor do I think they're a genuine attempt to get people to think about the consequences. The government pay lip service to anti-smoking organisations whilst taking tax from smokers. Hipocracy is what I'd call it.

ZombieKitten said: