Enlarged to show detail
Monday, May 8, 2006
There are times in life when all you really need is a cookie. Like after spending three hours weeding the garden, and it doesn't really look any different. At least the robins and squirrels were entertained.
So I made a cup of tea and reached for the unopened package of cookies on the top shelf. Large text on the front of the package caught my attention. It wasn't the name of the cookie, it was a disclaimer. Right under the stunning image of the shortbread, it read: Cookie enlarged to show detail.
As if the average consumer couldn't figure that out. The cookie in the photo was about 6" in diameter. How would it fit into the skinny package? Better still, how could a serving size of two cookies only have 100 calories? The bag would only be able to hold four cookies. Man, that would be a bummer. Especially if you paid full price.
You know the legal stuff got on the package because someone out there actually complained or attempted a law suit. Yeah, they took the cookie man to court and sued for emotional distress. Over a shortbread. Maybe the plaintiff even referred to the company rep as the cookie monster. Now that would have been cool to watch.
So I made a cup of tea and reached for the unopened package of cookies on the top shelf. Large text on the front of the package caught my attention. It wasn't the name of the cookie, it was a disclaimer. Right under the stunning image of the shortbread, it read: Cookie enlarged to show detail.
As if the average consumer couldn't figure that out. The cookie in the photo was about 6" in diameter. How would it fit into the skinny package? Better still, how could a serving size of two cookies only have 100 calories? The bag would only be able to hold four cookies. Man, that would be a bummer. Especially if you paid full price.
You know the legal stuff got on the package because someone out there actually complained or attempted a law suit. Yeah, they took the cookie man to court and sued for emotional distress. Over a shortbread. Maybe the plaintiff even referred to the company rep as the cookie monster. Now that would have been cool to watch.
C is for court case, that's good enough for me...
posted by Bonnie Staring at 12:14 AM
2 Comments:
LOL! I can't believe some of the stupid disclaimers nowadays. Here's a few I scooped off the web for your amusement:
"For external use only." -- On a curling iron.
"Do not drive with sunshield in place." -- On a windshield-covering dashboard sunshield.
"Do not eat toner." -- On a toner cartridge for a laser printer.
"May irritate eyes." -- On a can of self-defense pepper spray.
"Do not use orally." -- On a toilet bowl cleaning brush.
"Do not use for drying pets." -- In the manual for a microwave oven.
"Caution: Remove infant before folding for storage." -- On a portable stroller.
"Do not iron clothes on body." -- On packaging for an iron.
"Wearing this garment does not enable you to fly." -- On a kid-sized Superman costume.
"May be harmful if swallowed." -- On a hammer.
"Do not attempt to stop the blade with your hand." -- In the manual for a chainsaw.
"Do not use orally after using rectally." -- In the instructions for an electric thermometer.
Not to be used as a personal flotation device." -- On a 6" x 10" inflatable picture frame.
"Do not use as an ice cream topping." - On a bottle of hair coloring agent.
OMG, too much fun! Now I'll try to remember not to swallow hammmers or to keep the Nice 'n Easy off of my ice cream!
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