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From: gmoulais@epas.utoronto.ca (Glenn Moulaison)
Subject: Re: unusual product warnings
Date: 11 Sep 1993 11:01:01 -0400

In article <26sjob$qgj@charm.magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu> wvhorn@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (William VanHorne) writes: >Well, it's not quite an "unusual product warning", in the sense that it
>is not really a warning and not at all unusual, but my favorite "unusual
>product warning" is the idiot-light now standard on most American cars
>that states helpfully "check engine".

In a similar vein, my favourite is the very helpful "PLACE STAMP HERE" found in the top right hand corner of business envelopes. Every word in this little gem is crucial.

PLACE--to keep people from, say, stomping or hammering or steamrolling or sewing or nailing or stapling, etc. their stamp on.

STAMP--Did someone once try to glue a quarter (a coupon, a letter of dispensation from the Postmaster, a check, etc.) here?

HERE--I admit to often having problems with where to put the stamp. I sometimes glue it to my finger. Sometimes it sticks to my tongue. Sometimes I accidentally place it inside the envelope. Oops.

I guess this is why the post office is so efficient, or why post office workers are disgruntled.

Glenn "PLACE FUNNY QUOTE HERE" Moulaison