rmaynard 15,514 #1 Posted July 4, 2021 Opened a new remote control for my Hunter ceiling fan this morning and found this. Am I not supposed to eat the battery, or not eat before cooking? I'm still confused. 1 1 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #2 Posted July 4, 2021 Makes you wonder doesn't it. Are there people really brainless enough to do it? 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,600 #3 Posted July 4, 2021 And don’t eat the plastic bag or put it over your head either… 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #4 Posted July 4, 2021 (edited) 29 minutes ago, rmaynard said: eat the battery The sad thing is that if there's a warning, it means someone HAS done it! In this case I suspect a language issue. They probably meant that there's a choking hazard, and the fire thing is wrong too... unless they translated "ingest" instead of "incinerate" I'm guessing the latter. Still funny though! Edited July 4, 2021 by Jeff-C175 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,722 #5 Posted July 4, 2021 Well then how are you supposed to test a 9 volt battery without licking the terminals 🤣🤣😂 I’m pretty sure that at some point in our lives we’ve all done it! 3 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,153 #6 Posted July 4, 2021 I like how when you buy something today that needs assembly. No words just pictures and lousy ones at that! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,328 #7 Posted July 4, 2021 A shot of salt and pepper makes em taste better ….or some Frank’s Red Hot sauce if you like your batteries on the spicy side. 1 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,634 #8 Posted July 4, 2021 @rmarnard , you can't fix stupid , there is no common sense , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,153 #9 Posted July 4, 2021 21 minutes ago, Sparky said: A shot of salt and pepper makes em taste better ….or some Frank’s Red Hot sauce if you like your batteries on the spicy side. Dash "Table Blend" is The Nuts! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPINJIM 1,981 #10 Posted July 4, 2021 If you like batter-dipped fish, you grind up a couple of batteries, and dip the fish before frying. That's another one of those warnings required by the lawyers for the customers with no common sense, like "Do not drink the gasoline." 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,514 #11 Posted July 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Jeff-C175 said: ...unless they translated "ingest" instead of "incinerate" I'm guessing the latter. Me too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,600 #12 Posted July 4, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, SPINJIM said: If you like batter-dipped fish, you grind up a couple of batteries, and dip the fish before frying. Aaahhh… so that’s what they mean by batteries being “green”… Parents in the future: “Eat your batteries!!!” Edited July 4, 2021 by SylvanLakeWH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrblanke 857 #13 Posted July 4, 2021 My 1963 chevy pickup owners manual tells me how to pack the axle bearings and adjust the valves. Now remote controls come with instructions to not eat the batteries. 3 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 3,005 #14 Posted July 4, 2021 I saw something on Facebook the other day. If you think people are smarter today, remember 60 years ago the owners manual that came with a car showed you how to adjust your valves. Today it tells you not to drink the liquid in the battery 1 hour ago, Jrblanke said: My 1963 chevy pickup owners manual tells me how to pack the axle bearings and adjust the valves. Now remote controls come with instructions to not eat the batteries. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,481 #15 Posted July 4, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, squonk said: No words just pictures and lousy ones at that! ...and the print is always getting smaller. Edited July 4, 2021 by Digger 66 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrblanke 857 #16 Posted July 4, 2021 2 hours ago, clueless said: I saw something on Facebook the other day. If you think people are smarter today, remember 60 years ago the owners manual that came with a car showed you how to adjust your valves. Today it tells you not to drink the liquid in the battery I saw that too, and that's what made me look at that 1963 owners manual! 🤣 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #17 Posted July 5, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, SPINJIM said: If you like batter-dipped fish, you grind up a couple of batteries, and dip the fish before frying. That's another one of those warnings required by the lawyers for the customers with no common sense, like "Do not drink the gasoline." back in the mid-70's during the gas crunch - some not-so-bright people attempted to siphon gas with electric vacuum cleaners and there were successful lawsuits after the injuries because of the lack of proper warnings or documentation Edited July 5, 2021 by tom2p 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #18 Posted July 5, 2021 In the past i think to myself nobody can be that stupid... ‘till the Day i have first time such a Customer.... Brainless is a too nice Word for him. I never doubt further, things can not be happen, i see lot’s of them in reality... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyredhorse 295 #19 Posted July 6, 2021 Crazy just remember to charge them in the microwave on high before you install them.i like to to heat up my screw driver with them so I burn my hands too while installing my fans. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyredhorse 295 #20 Posted July 6, 2021 (edited) oh yea and dont digest charged batteries.wait till there dead. Edited July 6, 2021 by Crazyredhorse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prondzy 3,881 #21 Posted July 7, 2021 Consuming batteries may cause heart burn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seuadr 488 #22 Posted July 8, 2021 On 7/4/2021 at 11:38 AM, c-series don said: Well then how are you supposed to test a 9 volt battery without licking the terminals 🤣🤣😂 I’m pretty sure that at some point in our lives we’ve all done it! now now, it said don't eat - not don't taste 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dodge78 90 #23 Posted July 11, 2021 On 7/4/2021 at 10:28 AM, SylvanLakeWH said: And don’t eat the plastic bag or put it over your head either… How else do you play Underwater man? Pull the bag on and duct tape it so you dont drown. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
