In Honor of Stupid People . . .

Garion81 wrote: OpethGuitarist wrote: Garion81 wrote: OpethGuitarist wrote: hilarious im sure most of these warnings occur in California   Why would you say that?     California only is the biggest consumer advocacy state in the nation, with additional warnings often for California residents only, that's why   Got news for you pal.  These labels are all Federally driven or created to protect the manufacturing company itself. There are very few that are specific to one state. Usually that is driven by another law such as AQMD or other Federal agencies that have imposed regulations on that state.  Agency's such as the FDA and FTC require companies to create them.   I work for a Pharmaceutical company in Regulatory Affairs that resides in California I know how much these agencies require and at no time have we had to submit separate labels just for California or with California requirements.    Many of the warning labels come from the fact that there are stupid people from all over the country that actually do these things.  They come from law suits trying to sue the companies for things of this nature that is not in line with proper uses of the device/product.  It is a protection for the company against this kind of abuse.

I realize that you are trying to protect your state (and in this case part of your job), but don't try and look past the many other factors.

Yes, stupid people are everywhere, and there are no more percentage wise in California than in Texas, Nebraska, or any other state. The warning labels are indeed to prevent frivolous lawsuits.

However, don't deny the fact that California has many labels specifically for them, and not only that, has so in areas of job (often you are asked specifically if you will be working in California - usually along with about 4 other states). The other day I saw an item in a retail store that had specific directions for residents of California (i believe it was a set of batteries and it's danger to pregnant mothers, or something like that).

Don't make it into an everyone is guilty argument. We know everyone out there has some problems. We also know that a lot of consumer advocacy comes from California, good or bad. Also, I'd appreciate it if I wasn't sarcastically addressed - the whole "pal" thing - doesn't show much sincerity.

well I made a comment in jest and he wanted to expound upon it, so there you have it

why arent you amused Tony?

here this should help you laugh

http://www.break.com/index/robin_williams_on_golf.html

This is not proof of stupidity but is a stupid thing by itself... Have you read in crackers or snacks labels? You can read the NUTRITION FACTS part and you'll find things like "serving size: THREE pretzels" or things like that..... Man! Do they really think ANYBODY will open a gigantic bag of snacks to EAT THREE!?!?!?! Has anybody EVER followed those nutritional directions?

Tony R wrote: The T wrote: This is not proof of stupidity but is a stupid thing by itself... Have you read in crackers or snacks labels? You can read the NUTRITION FACTS part and you'll find things like "serving size: THREE pretzels" or things like that..... Man! Do they really think ANYBODY will open a gigantic bag of snacks to EAT THREE!?!?!?! Has anybody EVER followed those nutritional directions? I once had to visit the hospital after following the instructions on a tinned steamed pudding, they read: stand in very hot water for 10 minutes before opening...so I did...

Wow, that's so true!