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Kath  
#1 Posted : 20 November 2009 12:25:34(UTC)
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Kath

Hi All

Thought I would share this one with you.

Just went to pick up my new Safety Boots from stores as mine have finally given up the ghost.

On the Shoe Box in big letters it says……..

Warning Do Not Eat!

I would have though the sole a bit rubbery and the toe caps and mid sole protection a bit difficult to chew but with a good sauce I may have been convinced to try eating them but obviously can’t now that the box has told me not to! Or do you think it was telling me not to eat the cardboard box – because that obviously needs to be turned into a greek dessert with some shredding, honey and cashew nuts.

OK I am going now as I have made myself hungry!!

Yes it is Friday but I am serious about the warning on the box. Health and Safety Madness I say!!

LOL!

Kath
m  
#2 Posted : 20 November 2009 12:47:21(UTC)
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m

Perhaps they make Clogs cornflakes, or Dover sole, or jellied heels
Safety Smurf  
#3 Posted : 20 November 2009 12:59:07(UTC)
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Safety Smurf

I bet they were made in southeast asia.

It's obviously a cultural mis-translation. We said we don't want foot & mouth and they've taken it to mean do not eat your shoes! ;-)
martinw  
#4 Posted : 20 November 2009 13:04:33(UTC)
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martinw

Liquorice laces, anyone?
m  
#5 Posted : 20 November 2009 13:07:58(UTC)
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m

If you eat your boots you may need to see Doc Martin
MarkFarrell  
#6 Posted : 20 November 2009 13:15:28(UTC)
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MarkFarrell

Its just a tip for slimmers....
m  
#7 Posted : 20 November 2009 13:23:48(UTC)
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m

For the oldies amongst us....try them with a loafer bread
bilbo  
#8 Posted : 20 November 2009 13:30:38(UTC)
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bilbo

most likely something that has been lost in translation - however - on the side of box on new trainers recently purchased in clear red lettering was the legend- Average Contents 2. It does make you wonder if you would have any comeback if on opening the box you found only one trainer or even worse three!
kdrum  
#9 Posted : 20 November 2009 13:34:55(UTC)
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kdrum

Could it be an appetiser before beef 'wellington'
sutty  
#10 Posted : 20 November 2009 14:40:42(UTC)
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sutty

what style were they? (cockles &) Winkle pickers??
Safety Fairy  
#11 Posted : 21 November 2009 10:58:21(UTC)
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Safety Fairy

I was recently putting out new fire extinguishers and came across the safety instructions. I thought I'd share some with you all....

Do not use this extinguisher to carbonate soft drinks

Do not use this extinguisher for target practice (including darts, air rifles or shotguns)

Do not drive over this extinguisher

Do not attempt to drink or inhale contents.

My mind boggles!!!! :-D



Canopener  
#12 Posted : 21 November 2009 19:51:32(UTC)
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Canopener

It seems an entirely reasonable warning to me, trust me you ain't gonna want to eat my boots after my feet have been in them for a day :-)
Juan Carlos Arias  
#13 Posted : 23 November 2009 11:21:44(UTC)
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Juan Carlos Arias

I think that is a sensible warning if your dog got hold of the box or shoes!
JohnMackie  
#14 Posted : 23 November 2009 15:44:07(UTC)
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JohnMackie

My Border Terrier obviously needs reading lessons then, as he has had a fair few shoes in his time. He took a shine to the wifes 9 West ones. She was not best pleased.
Not to mention watering cans and the kids trampoline. Oh, the kitchen table legs all have teeth marks in, as do the chairs. Could i have claimed then, if he had iinjured himself as there were no signs warning him not to do so? (joking BTW)

cheers
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