Don’t worry, Lennie. Those are the people that need that warning. They can’t take a joke. They’re also the ones that need to be told their coffee is hot
Make an effort to read the long list of cautions packed with a consumer power tool and you will discover warnings that appear unnecessary because of the clear hazard of foolhardy use. Manufacturers do not spend money to employ cartoonists to write imaginative manuals. Think instead of the appropriate response that a business should take to prevent repeated product liability suits. The seemingly needless warning on the plastic bag is the reasonable response to avoid paying claims that a successful only because the defendant has deep pockets.
I understood what you were trying to say. Another one that I’ve seen that proves people aren’t quite smart enough to figure these things for themselves is one time I saw a jar of peanuts and on the label it said “Warning. May Contain Nuts.” DUH!!!
I was one of the comments in the strip, too. The reason it came across flat to me was because the tags in the strip were on the items, not the packages they came in. That made it look like he was referring to the shirt.So I guess I’m the idiot, not Lennie. Wouldn’t be the first time someone has called me that.
Lest we forget the warnings on hair dryers about the perils of using them in a shower. Yeah. Common sense about bags being a risk to children needs to exist because there are people who leave them available for small children to play with.
What amazes me is how Lennie can work so close to “real time.” Before computers, cartoonists had to work 6-8 weeks in advance; their syndicates had to have the strip several days in advance, at least. So…how DID you do it, Lennie? Is it the trombone or the dead cat?
MeGoNow Premium Member over 7 years ago
And, no, it’s not thousands. It’s about 25 per year, almost all of them under one year old and therefore not using it as a “toy.”
Batteries over 7 years ago
Don’t worry, Lennie. Those are the people that need that warning. They can’t take a joke. They’re also the ones that need to be told their coffee is hot
BWR over 7 years ago
Apparently there are people who need to be told to remove a frozen pizza from the box & wrapper before putting it in the oven, too.
don.fitzsimons over 7 years ago
Make an effort to read the long list of cautions packed with a consumer power tool and you will discover warnings that appear unnecessary because of the clear hazard of foolhardy use. Manufacturers do not spend money to employ cartoonists to write imaginative manuals. Think instead of the appropriate response that a business should take to prevent repeated product liability suits. The seemingly needless warning on the plastic bag is the reasonable response to avoid paying claims that a successful only because the defendant has deep pockets.
Knightman Premium Member over 7 years ago
Let it go Lennie!!! Ya can’t win!!! Murphy’s Law!!!
georgelanigan over 7 years ago
I understood what you were trying to say. Another one that I’ve seen that proves people aren’t quite smart enough to figure these things for themselves is one time I saw a jar of peanuts and on the label it said “Warning. May Contain Nuts.” DUH!!!
kimodb Premium Member over 7 years ago
Wait, wait, I’ve got one -— they should be forced to watch “Bag O Glass” on constant loop!!!
CeeJay over 7 years ago
Wow! My comment became part of a comic strip. You feel better yelling, and I become part of your comic strip. Not a bad deal.
Plods with ...™ over 7 years ago
I thought it was phunnie. Warning: This toon is phreakin phunnie.
ChessPirate over 7 years ago
I only have my suspicions about you because of the way you insist on spelling “stupid”… ☺
Duff Dude Premium Member over 7 years ago
I was one of the comments in the strip, too. The reason it came across flat to me was because the tags in the strip were on the items, not the packages they came in. That made it look like he was referring to the shirt.So I guess I’m the idiot, not Lennie. Wouldn’t be the first time someone has called me that.
Malcolm Hall over 7 years ago
Why do children put beans in their ears? Because the Government says no.
Naomi Dunbar over 7 years ago
Lest we forget the warnings on hair dryers about the perils of using them in a shower. Yeah. Common sense about bags being a risk to children needs to exist because there are people who leave them available for small children to play with.
Naomi Dunbar over 7 years ago
…and then they sue the manufacturer and win. Hence, the warnings.
eromlig over 7 years ago
What amazes me is how Lennie can work so close to “real time.” Before computers, cartoonists had to work 6-8 weeks in advance; their syndicates had to have the strip several days in advance, at least. So…how DID you do it, Lennie? Is it the trombone or the dead cat?
BlueIris Premium Member over 7 years ago
:) I understand where you were coming from, Lennie, but it’s amazing how stoopid or careless some people are and including regarding their children.
jjonas over 7 years ago
Hey, Lenny, can I be part of the strip?
commerce1943 over 7 years ago
Nah. You’re cool. I talk to her too.