Current Events > Warnings and instructions that nobody ever follows.

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I can think of two off the top of my head:

Ramen noodle cups say not to put the cup in the microwave. Fuck that noise. I know you can boil some water and whatever but two minutes in the wave as compared to five minutes plus of waiting for water, please.

Then there's the carry-on measurement racks at airports. The ones that say "If your bag doesn't fit in here you have to check it". I know for a fact that the double-wide suitcase full of bowling balls that the guy ahead of me is shoving into the overhead didn't fucking fit into that little metal space.
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Q-tips
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for external use only
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"Wait X minutes before consuming food after it leaves the oven/microwave."

lol how droll
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"Keep Feet Off Grass"
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A_Good_Boy posted...

"Wait X minutes before consuming food after it leaves the oven/microwave."

lol how droll

Just about to say that one.

"Let stand 1-2 minutes" Nahhh.
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What is bad about Styrofoam in a microwave? I've done it all my life with zero repercussions.
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Q-tips.

They even have that picture crossed out on some boxes about not using in your ear. That's basically all they're for. That's what like 99% of people use to clean their ears after a shower.
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smoking (even smoking weed) will kill you

Yaridovich posted...

What is bad about Styrofoam in a microwave? I've done it all my life with zero repercussions.

It causes cancer.

But so does every thing else so honestly, don't even worry.

Play video games in a brightly lit room at a considerable distance away from the television.
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Don't mix energy drinks with alcohol
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Kitt posted...

Play video games in a little room a considerable distance away from the television.

Or take a 15 minute break every hour
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EternalDivide posted...

Q-tips.

They even have that picture crossed out on some boxes about not using in your ear. That's basically all they're for. That's what like 99% of people use to clean their ears after a shower.

Why would anyone use them for that more than once, though? The first time you use it in your ear you go "Fuck! All I did was push it all back even further!" and put it down.
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Preheat the oven.

Bitch please. I just cook the food a littleonger instead
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Read the entire terms of service before joining.

"caution contents will be hot after microwave"
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Yaridovich posted...

Kitt posted...

Play video games in a little room a considerable distance away from the television.

Or take a 15 minute break every hour

You really should do that one, though. It's how you avoid going near-sighted if you aren't already. Same with anything involving close object focus like reading.

My vision was pretty much perfect until I started playing games avidly and coincidentally my vision started going out of focus beyond 6-7 feet (the distance I played at). Then when I started spending a significant time on my laptop for several years my focal distance was pretty much exactly at normal screen viewing distance.
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The nerf guns and foam swords had some dumb warnings iirc that no one is going to follow.
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weapon_d00d816 posted...

You really should do that one, though. It's how you avoid going near-sighted if you aren't already. Same with anything involving close object focus like reading.

My vision was pretty much perfect until I started playing games avidly and coincidentally my vision started going out of focus beyond 6-7 feet (the distance I played at). Then when I started spending a significant time on my laptop for several years my focal distance was pretty much exactly at normal screen viewing distance.

Total bullshit. Television and shit has 0 impact. Turns out the worst thing for your eyes is actually the sun. Especially when driving and it's reflecting everywhere.
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weapon_d00d816 posted...

Why would anyone use them for that more than once, though? The first time you use it in your ear you go "Fuck! All I did was push it all back even further!" and put it down.

The rest of us know how to use them properly, actually.

Oh wait, you're also propagating the misconception that nearsightedness is caused by close object focus. Jesus Christ.

Evacuate in a calm and orderly fashion
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Yaridovich posted...

What is bad about Styrofoam in a microwave? I've done it all my life with zero repercussions.

its safe unless you burn your food

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/microwaving-food-in-plastic-dangerous-or-not

Let's cover the original misinformation first: The earliest missives warned that microwaved plastic releases cancer-causing chemicals called dioxins into food. The problem with that warning is that plastics don't contain dioxins. They are created when garbage, plastics, metals, wood, and other materials are burned. As long as you don't burn your food in a microwave, you aren't exposing yourself to dioxins.

Here are some things to keep in mind when using the microwave:

If you're concerned about plastic wraps or containers in the microwave, transfer food to glass or ceramic containers labeled for use in microwave ovens.
Don't let plastic wrap touch food during microwaving because it may melt. Wax paper, kitchen parchment paper, white paper towels, or a domed container that fits over a plate or bowl are better alternatives.
Most takeout containers, water bottles, and plastic tubs or jars made to hold margarine, yogurt, whipped topping, and foods such as cream cheese, mayonnaise, and mustard are not microwave-safe.
Microwavable takeout dinner trays are formulated for one-time use only and will say so on the package.
Old, scratched, or cracked containers, or those that have been microwaved many times, may leach out more plasticizers.
Don't microwave plastic storage bags or plastic bags from the grocery store.
Before microwaving food, be sure to vent the container: leave the lid ajar, or lift the edge of the cover.

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"Don't get cocky, kid."
Pfft screw that man!
*Gets shot*
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I don't microwave cup noodles. Always boil them. It's not big deal to me so I don't care.
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