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Silliest Warning Labels On Different Products

Author Mike O'Brian
The side of a bottle of pills with a very good warning label on it.

We’ve all seen them, and we’ve all read them. But here’s a look at some of the silliest warning labels on different products. The topic came up this morning on The Mike & Carla Morning Show, and there are some wild ones out there.

It all started because of Carla Rea spending the weekend out at Lake Las Vegas. Grabbed a cup of coffee in the morning and saw another cup with an odd warning on it. It got us thinking of all the other labels out there that might be even more obvious.

Silliest Warning Labels Make It On To Different Products

For example, beware that sleeping pills might make you drowsy! Don’t use your blow dryer while sleeping! Should we keep going? Well, of course we should. When asked on Reddit, quite a few people listed their favorite stupid warning labels!

The one that got everyone, was the one for a jet ski. Don’t use a match or lighter to see how much gas you have! Seriously? You can’t check the gas guage.

But as we said this morning, and most people will agree, it only takes one! That’s it…it only takes one person to do something stupid to have warning labels attached to anything.

Keep in mind, we’re not saying ALL warning labels fall into this category, but it is pretty funny that some have to be so obvious.

One person mentioned that on an egg carton, “package may contain eggs!” Uh, duh!!!!! Just as this bag of peanuts contains PEANUTS!

C’mon people, we all know that these labels are supposed to help us, but thank you Captain Obvious! Unless you are one of “those” that was that one person! After using something you’re the reason we have a warning label on something.

Just take a few minutes, listen to the segment and let’s us know what you think!

Mike O’Brian is the Program Director and Morning Show host on 96.3 KKLZ in Las Vegas, along with Carla Rea. He has been with the Beasley Media Group for almost 23 years. Mike was named one of the “Best Program Directors In America” by Radio Ink magazine. Over the years, “The Mike & Carla Morning Show” have been presented with a number of proclamations for their work in the community and numerous awards. Having lived in Las Vegas for over 35 years, he writes articles on living in Las Vegas, sports, and odd stories happening within the state of Nevada. Mike is the host of the morning show and program director of 96.3 KKLZ/Las Vegas. He has been doing mornings in Las Vegas for the past 38 years. Over the years, he has hosted a numerous amount of community events and has been the P.A. announcer for a number of sports teams in Las Vegas. He has written on living in Las Vegas, the sports teams here, as well as odd & little-known facts about Las Vegas & Nevada.

7 Severe Weather Safety Tips That May Save Your Life

Nobody likes dealing with severe weather. But, it’s part of life. Depending on where you live in the United States, you might come up against hurricanes, tornados, severe thunderstorms, blizzards and more. I’ve certainly had my fair share of severe weather events. Probably my most vivid memory was being in an ice storm, which knocked power out for about a week where I lived, including during Christmas. It was freezing cold, so my family and I had to go to a hotel that was out of town. Needless to say, our Christmas plans were totally different that year. So, what are some severe weather safety tips that may safe your life?

Before we get to the main tips, let’s get through some basics. Stay informed when a severe weather event is approaching. It’s simple but important. You don’t want to be caught off guard when bad weather strikes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Weather Service both have information that they provide leading up to and during a severe weather event. So, make sure to get the latest information in the case of any weather emergency. Local meteorologists also have good information, but the main alerts come from the National Weather Service.

Another mistake some people make is not taking “watches” seriously. For example, you might see that there’s a severe thunderstorm watch in your area and think, oh, it’s just a watch, I can go out for a walk. Don’t do it. “A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location or timing is still uncertain,” the National Weather Service explains. We’ll get more into the specifics of a watch, warning and advisory later in this story.

Let’s get into some severe weather safety tips that may safe your life.

  • 1. Know the Difference Between an Advisory, Watch and Warning

    A weather advisory, watch and warning all need to be taken seriously. So, what do they mean? According to the National Weather Service, “a warning is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely.” A watch is where “the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location or timing is still uncertain.” Finally, an advisory means, “hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely.”

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  • 2. Stay Inside at All Costs

    During a severe thunderstorm, and any severe weather event, the best thing to do is stay inside and sheltered. “The best defense against thunderstorms is to stay inside a sturdy building or shelter that can protect you from deadly lightning, large hail, damaging winds, flooding rain and tornadoes,” the National Weather Service says. Also, you don’t want to risk getting hit by lightning, like in the image below.

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  • 3. Get Low and Protected

    During a tornado, get underground if possible. If you don’t have a basement, get to the lowest floor possible. Also, during a tornado, watch for flying and falling debris. The National Weather Service advises to “use pillows, blankets, coats, helmets, etc. to cover up and protect your head and body from flying debris.”

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  • 4. Always Have an Emergency Kit

    Be prepared. Have a good emergency kit, both in your house and your car. For the car, “An emergency kit should include booster cables, shovel, tow rope, sand or cat litter, and a flashlight with extra batteries,” the National Weather Service says. “Do not forget a first aid kit, non-perishable food, and blankets or sleeping bags.”

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  • 5. Stay Gassed Up

    This one my mom and dad always tell me to do. And, they’re right. “Keep your gas tank near full to avoid ice in the tank and fuel line,” the National Weather Service advises.

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  • 6. Be Prepared for Heat, Too

    Heat can make for a severe weather event, too. So, dress appropriately when it gets really hot. “Lightweight, light-colored clothing reflects heat and sunlight, and helps your body maintain normal temperatures,” the National Weather Service says. They add to guzzle lots of “water or non-alcoholic fluids.”

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  • 7. Don't Stick Around

    Sometimes, you just have to leave ahead of the storm to be safe. In the case of a hurricane, the National Weather Service says to “leave immediately if ordered.” They also say that if you are allowed to stay, to “take refuge in a small interior room, closet or hallway on the lowest level during the storm. Put as many walls between you and the outside as you can,” and “stay away from windows, skylights and glass doors.”

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  • More tips

    Weather isn’t just about thunderstorms and tornados. Air quality is a big part of weather events these days, too. Be on the lookout for air quality alerts in your area. If you have respiratory issues, you should wear a mask when out and about in bad air quality. You should also say inside if the air quality is especially bad.

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  • Be safe on the beach

    Even on a perfect weather day, if you’re at the beach, there are risks. The NOAA states, “To stay safe, you need to stay aware of the weather, the ocean, tide, and what is going on around you.” They add, “Storms, such as thunderstorms, tropical storms, and hurricanes far out at sea can create dangerous waves and currents at the beach, even on a sunny day!”

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