Monday, April 03, 2006

Stating the obvious


Sometimes, we come across a sign that stops us in our tracks. These days, people sue for virtually no reason - McDonald's and hot coffee, anyone? - so it's a logical assumption that retailers are simply covering their assets by posting signs like this.

Although I understand the logic, what this trend says about the spirit of society is more than a little depressing.

Your turn: Have you come across any similar stating-the-obvious-type signs?

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I like it, Carmi - the inherent irony is marvelous!

And having been married to a smoker, I'd have to agree with the necessity - a lot of them seem to forget their butts are, you know, BURNING, when they flick them away.

ƒåυνέ said...

My hair dryer has a tag that says not to use while sleeping. The one about water I could see...but sleeping?!?!?

mattviews said...

I drove past a sign that says "Caution Water on Road During Rain"

kenju said...

How about this one: "Do not use this iron to iron clothes you are currently wearing".

keda said...

when the tubes were bombed recently there were big motorway signs saying "avoid london area closed"

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dwulff/24268830/

one friend was on her way home and saw it and sent a picture (not this one- its in the depths of my emails...).