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"Hot liquid will burn."

205 replies

ChristmasTrulyReigns · 12/11/2010 10:38

Will it?

Will it?

Will it?

WILL IT?

Who knew a visit to the loo on Sebenhams could raise my temperature so much?

Gah.

OP posts:
TrillianAstra · 03/12/2010 11:42

It will scald.

TrillianAstra · 03/12/2010 11:46

Shoe boxes avg contents 2 - did you know that most people have more than the average (mean) number of feet?

GrimmaTheNome · 03/12/2010 11:48

We once bought some fairy lights that said on the box: for indoor or outdoor use only.

that's to stop people pinning them to the inside of the doorframe.Grin

lepetitesinge · 03/12/2010 11:50

Morrison's tomato puree. Picture of a whole tomato on the front of the box, in small letters the words "serving suggestion".
Eh? How do I make a whole tomato complete with stalk and skin from tomato puree.

It may have changed now, I hope so because it drove me bonkers. I did email them to ask if they could provide me with a recipe for making a tomato.

TrillianAstra · 03/12/2010 11:50

I was going to say something like that Grimma - but you said it much more eloquently Xmas Smile

GinandChocolate · 03/12/2010 12:03

My favourite on the back of a coach "No job to big, no job to far"

Sadly no photo as I was driving.

Tanso · 03/12/2010 12:03

Danger water,
on the concrete at the edge of the lake in Victoria park London

potplant · 03/12/2010 12:08

A huge poster outside McDonald advertising donuts with the disclaimer 'not actual size'.

Really - you mean I can't buy a donut larger than my head for 59p?

StealthPolarBear · 03/12/2010 12:17

"Poshpaws Fri 12-Nov-10 13:43:22
Bought DS3 a poster with Disney 'Cars' characters on it and there was a warning on it saying that it was not suitable for under 3s because the small parts could cause a choking incident.

It was a flat poster to go on the wall .
"

I've seen things like this and always assumed it is because they could rip bits off and choke on them. Highly unlikely I agree, but I think that's what they mean.

Takver · 03/12/2010 12:17

And all the estate agency property details that say:

Bathroom with obscure windows

StealthPolarBear · 03/12/2010 12:17

"you mean I can't buy a donut larger than my head for 59p?"

PMSL

luckykitty · 03/12/2010 12:34

The packaging on my chinchillas food (which is basically glorified hamster food!) now has a huge sticker saying '100% vegetarian' on it. Really? I thought they loved meat Grin

cory · 03/12/2010 12:36

Warning! No swimming: deep water!

StealthPolarBear · 03/12/2010 12:44

loved the no diving and not suitable for under 3s sticker on the birthing pool too - what exactly do they think it'll be used for Confused

gogoredpanda · 03/12/2010 12:56

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Porcelain · 03/12/2010 13:01

I noticed the other day that one of the precautions on teething gel is "consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding". Is that commonly a problem with teething babies?

GrimmaTheNome · 03/12/2010 13:14

OTOH, my DD laughed at the 'Danger - Shallow Water' signs by the pond in the park until I explained.

Having grown up on a coast with breakwaters, I know that one isn't funny.

PerpetuallyAnnoyedByHeadlice · 03/12/2010 13:31

we have "warning: cameras operate in this hospital"

how very modern

altinkum · 03/12/2010 13:50

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1of4 · 03/12/2010 14:06

I had a baby hat with the label "Age 3-6 months, not suitable for under 3s due to small parts"

1of4 · 03/12/2010 14:06

not suitable for under 3 years obviously. Can't type today.

hmmSleep · 03/12/2010 14:10

I presumed you were irritated at the use of 'will' as opposed to 'might' or 'could' rather than 'burn' instead of 'scald' Confused.

Dunoon · 03/12/2010 14:11

Label on habitat bathmat-' do not use in wet areas'

Antidote · 03/12/2010 14:13

My all time favourite was one we saw by the side of the road in Essex.

It was a generic warning triangle with exclamation mark and underneath it said

BADGERS

Couldn't believe my eyes, we had to go back for a second look.

What kind of scary ass wildlife to they have in Essex? It was near a nuclear reactor mind. Hmm