having just watched tonights corrie (replay itv2), was fairly amused at sally's conversation with kevin.....
"i've put you some clean overalls in the wash.........."
:huh:
anyone else noticed/know of any other gaffs on tv or not, but great to read them.
:D

Not quite what you were after, but still very funny!


Actual label instructions on consumer products:

1. On a blanket from Taiwan -

NOT TO BE USED AS PROTECTION FROM A TORNADO.



2. On a helmet mounted mirror used by US cyclists -

REMEMBER, OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR ARE ACTUALLY BEHIND YOU.



3. On a Taiwanese shampoo -

USE REPEATEDLY FOR SEVERE DAMAGE.



4. On the bottle-top of a (UK) flavoured milk drink

AFTER OPENING, KEEP UPRIGHT.



5. On a New Zealand insect spray -

THIS PRODUCT NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS.



6. In a US guide to setting up a new computer -

TO AVOID CONDENSATION FORMING, ALLOW THE BOXES TO

WARM UP TO ROOM TEMPERATURE BEFORE OPENING.

(Sensible, but the instruction was INSIDE the box.)



7. On a Japanese product used to relieve painful haemorrhoids

LIE DOWN ON BED AND INSERT POSCOOL SLOWLY UP TO

THE PROJECTED PORTION LIKE A SWORD-GUARD INTO ANAL

DUCT. WHILE INSERTING POSCOOL FOR APPROXIMATELY 5

MINUTES, KEEP QUIET.



8. In some countries, on the bottom of Coke bottles

OPEN OTHER END.



9. On a packet of Sunmaid raisins -

WHY NOT TRY TOSSING OVER YOUR FAVOURITE BREAKFAST CEREAL?



10. On a Sears hairdryer -

DO NOT USE WHILE SLEEPING.



11. On a bag of Fritos -

YOU COULD BE A WINNER! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. DETAILS INSIDE.



12. On a bar of Dial soap -

DIRECTIONS - USE LIKE REGULAR SOAP.



13. On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom of the box)-

DO NOT TURN UPSIDE DOWN.



14. On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding -

PRODUCT WILL BE HOT AFTER HEATING.



15. On a Korean kitchen knife -

WARNING KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN.



16. On a string of Chinese-made Christmas lights -

FOR INDOOR OR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.



17. On a Japanese food processor -

NOT TO BE USED FOR THE OTHER USE.



18. On Sainsbury's peanuts -

WARNING - CONTAINS NUTS.



19. On an American Airlines packet of nuts

INSTRUCTIONS - OPEN PACKET, EAT NUTS.



20. On a Swedish chainsaw -

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STOP CHAIN WITH YOUR HANDS.

21. On a child's superman costume -

WEARING OF THIS GARMENT DOES NOT ENABLE YOU TO FLY.



22. On some frozen dinners

SERVING SUGGESTION DEFROST.



23. On a hotel provided shower cap in a box

FITS ONE HEAD.



24. On packaging for a Rowenta iron

DO NOT IRON CLOTHES ON BODY.



25. On Boot's "Children's" cough medicine

DO NOT DRIVE CAR OR OPERATE MACHINERY.



26. On Nytol sleep aid

WARNING MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS.

on the same subject as the above, I noticed the label on a well known make of swimming costume warned you not to use it in chlorinated water or sunlight!!!!! :help: :suspect: :loopy: :confused:

Originally posted by jonluvsnique
having just watched tonights corrie (replay itv2), was fairly amused at sally's conversation with kevin.....
"i've put you some clean overalls in the wash.........."
:huh:
anyone else noticed/know of any other gaffs on tv or not, but great to read them.
:D

You might be interested in this website.... http://www.slipups.com/ . It's all the slip ups and continuity errors in fims etc. I've got a couple myself from Only Fools and Horses, but gonna have to check through to see which specific episodes they are before I post.... Enjoy!