Inmiddels ben ik behoorlijk gewend hier. Al heel lang eigenlijk. Maar soms realiseer ik me toch wel dat het er hier echt anders aan toe gaat dan in Nederland. Heb je ooit 3 handtekeningen moeten zetten voordat je mocht gaan squashen? Of een veldwerktrip die geannuleerd wordt omdat het verzekering-technisch niet haalbaar blijkt. Nu las ik net het volgende:
Our lawsuit-obsessed society has forced product manufacturers to cover their "you-know-whats" by writing warning labels to protect us from ourselves. Some are funny, some are absolutely ridiculous, but all are guaranteed to stand up in court.
1. Child-size Superman and Batman costumes come with this warning label: "Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly."
2. A clothes iron comes with this caution: "Warning: Never iron clothes on the body."
3. The instructions for a medical thermometer advise: "Do not use orally after using rectally."
4. The side of a Slush Puppy cup warns: "This ice may be cold."
5. The box of a 500-piece puzzle reads: "Some assembly required."
6. A Power Puff Girls costume discourages: "You cannot save the world!"
7. A box of PMS relief tablets has this advice: "Warning: Do not use if you have prostate problems."
8. Cans of Easy Cheese contain this instruction: "For best results, remove cap."
9. A warning label on a nighttime sleep-aid reads: "Warning: May cause drowsiness."
10. Cans of self-defense pepper spray caution: "May irritate eyes."
11. Both boys and girls should read the label on the Harry Potter toy broom: "This broom does not actually fly."
Of, zoals op onze fiets staat: Wearing a helmet while riding your bike might not prevent death! Of iets in die geest. Rare jongens, die amerikanen!
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