Archive for February, 2008

Actual label instructions on consumer goods

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

1. On a Sears hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping. (and that’s the only time I have to work on my hair.)
2. On a bag of Fritos: You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside. (the shoplifter special?)
3. On a bar of Dial soap: “Directions: Use like regular soap.” (and that would be [...]

Natural Cure

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

Because my mother had a habit of losing her cordless phone, I bought her a phone with a clip on it so she could attach it directly to her belt. A few days later, I walked into my mother’s home and found her standing in the middle of the living room, halfway dressed. That didn’t [...]

Walking Home From Church

Saturday, February 2nd, 2008

A little boy was walking down a dirt road after church one Sunday afternoon when he came to a crossroads where he met a little girl coming from the other direction.
“Hello,” said the little boy. “Hi,” replied the little girl.
“Where are you going?” asked the little boy.
“I’ve been to church this morning and I’m on [...]

Foot Pill

Friday, February 1st, 2008

A man limped into a hospital to have his foot X-rayed, and was asked to wait for the results. Some time later an orderly appeared and handed the man a large pill.
Just then a mother with a small child in need of immediate attention entered. After the orderly disappeared with the new patient, the man [...]