I was putting together a new cleaning tool and had to giggle when I saw the last statement on that piece of paper that was attached to one of the parts.
“Discard paper.”
I mean, who needs to be instructed to do that?
It’s like . . . the lasagna that has “Remove from Freezer” as the first step in its cooking instructions.
Or the hairdryer that warns, “Do not use while sleeping.”
I mean, are there really people out there who need to be INSTRUCTED in such basic, common-sense things?
Except that sometimes I keep tiny bits of paper, wondering if perhaps I will need them later on.
So maybe I do need to be instructed.
Honestly, it was kind of nice to know FOR A FACT . . . that it’s okay to throw this piece of paper in the trash.
They said I could.
thanks, I needed to know someone else keeps the little papers. I’m working on throwing them out but…
oh! how about the stroller that says to remove child before folding?
HA HA HA HA HA!! “remove child before folding”, thanks for the morning giggle Gina =)
I used to sleep with my hairdryer. My feet were chronically cold, so I would put the hair dryer on in my bed. Probably a really dangerous and stupid thing to do. I don’t think I often fell asleep with it running, because somewhere in the back of my mind was the thought, “This is really dangerous and I would be an idiot to fall asleep with this on.” I think I have also tried to fold a stroller with a child in it–to get it through a narrow space, not to put it away–so I guess I am some people, too.
Made me laugh.
Found your blog a few days ago. I think I have found (you) a person that understands the struggle of housekeeping! I sent you an email, did you get it?
I would love to talk on the phone with you!
Got your email, Tammie! Just a little overwhelmed with summer and slumber parties right now! Will get through email responses soon!
OMG, love your site and added your button to my blog. There is an e-card greeting that basically says to get rid of all the stupid people, take the label warning and instructions off products. I was thinking of that while I read your post, LOL
Actually I read somewhere, those “warning tags” were put in place because of someone who injured themselves doing that. I guess the discard note was for the um hoarders?
i just finished throwing away a pair of worn out tennis shoes that still had the plastic price tag thingy attached. i threw them away in the original box… with the receipt inside.
i’m some people too. 🙂
Gets me thinking about all the manuals I have for tools and small appliances I know how to run and have had way past the warranty. Probably should toss those but I always think to myself but what if….. I guess I do need a “discard paper” instruction.
I recently was having difficulty understanding the first paragraph of instructions labeled #1.
It did not make sense to me until I figured out it was the instruction of HOW TO OPEN THE BOX which I had already done WITHOUT READING THE INSTRUCTIONS. So I was stuck on #1 because I did not assume that I was completely ignorant and could not possibly open that box before reading all the instructions.
On the other hand, there should be instructions of How To Open This Box on inexpensive watches bought at Wal-Mart. Sellers of the $10 watch had more expense in engineering THE BOX to keep someone from opening it without paying for it than for the watch. What was the watch really worth? $.99? It was INCREDIBLY difficult to open.
I completely agree on those Walmart boxes! Those are impossible! I go through those 10 dollar watches pretty frequently, I am pretty sure the boxes are made to last longer than the watches. The other thing that needs instructions is all Fisher Price toys. They should say, “Open and take off the 50 twist ties before giving to your child or your child will be crying by the time you get this out of the box!”
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I need instructions that are more specific.
Throw this paper away. No NOW, not later. Letting it marinate on your desk/dresser/sideboard is not necessary, you’ll just spend extra time squinting at it, wondering what is was from, and worrying whether you need to keep it.
Just walk over to the recycling bin now and let go. There don’t you feel better?