Ten products routinely used in ways which expressly contradict their accompanying instructions or break English law:
- cotton wool buds—“Do not insert into the ear canal…”
- King-Size Rizla cigarette papers—did you know that the green Rizla papers with the corners cut off are for blind smokers?
- blank CD-Rs—“Obtain the permission of the copyright holder…”
- phallic vibrating neck massagers—“For those difficult to reach spots…”
- Ferrari motor vehicles—“My wife is in labour, officer…”
- photocopiers and scanners—“Obtain the permission of the copyright holder…”
- Marvel milk granules—-this is one for the lab rats in the audience; trust us, they are a vital scientific tool
- Better Sex education videos—“For loving couples…”
- electric kettles—the words “Do Not Overfill” have no meaning to mothers
- methylated spirits—for when Thunderbird is beyond your budget
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Britblog Roundup # 33
Once again we step up to the plate (or as we’re rather this side of the Atlantic about it, step up to hte crease?) to bring out the Britblog Roundup, your picks of the best pieces from the British and