Science Fiction Danger Awareness Posters

Warning posters for transporters, ray guns and bionic arms by Miles Donovan on sale at Etsy. Via.

*Buy Remove Child Before Folding: The 101 Stupidest, Silliest, and Wackiest Warning Labels Ever at Amazon.

Funny disclaimer at Ambien website (link roundup)

Yes, that's right an Ambien pill is not actually big enough for four people to stand on. Via these sites.

And a few more links:

1. In response to the Darth Vader with harmonica image I posted earlier today, Adam points out that there's a video, too.

2. Nancy Dorsner's robot is currently being featured at the Museum of Science in Boston, which reminds me that this Saturday is free museum day. My family is going to check out the found item animal sculptures at the Noah's Ark exhibit at the Skirball Cultural Center.

3. Alice in Wonderland illustration.

*Previously: Warning, your uterus may be a choking hazard.

*Buy Alice in Wonderland toys at eBay.

Funny disclaimer at Ambien website (link roundup)

Yes, that's right an Ambien pill is not actually big enough for four people to stand on. Via these sites.

And a few more links:

1. In response to the Darth Vader with harmonica image I posted earlier today, Adam points out that there's a video, too.

2. Nancy Dorsner's robot is currently being featured at the Museum of Science in Boston, which reminds me that this Saturday is free museum day. My family is going to check out the found item animal sculptures at the Noah's Ark exhibit at the Skirball Cultural Center.

3. Alice in Wonderland illustration.

*Previously: Warning, your uterus may be a choking hazard.

*Buy Alice in Wonderland toys at eBay.

Nightmare on Elm Street poster (link roundup)

Nightmare on Elm Street poster via these sites.

And a few more links:

1. Bunch of new stuff on sale or available for preorder at Tenacious Toys including plush donuts and Uglydoll Glow-in-the-Dark Ice-Bats.

2. Here are three articles to get you up to speed on the depressing corruption arrests in New Jersey. The scandal involves mayors, rabbis, money laundering, and the sale of human body parts.

3. Allergy warning on package of eggs warns that the package "contains eggs."

4. Article says Zappos didn't want to sell to Amazon, but was forced to by venture capitalists.

*Previously: Rally Rabbi bobblehead.

*Buy Uglydolls at eBay.

Zombie remains disposal bag

Zombie remains disposal bag by Reid Southen:


ZOM-BAG: Your Infection Friend by *Rahll on deviantART

*Previously: Zombie food pyramid.

*Buy zombie toys at eBay.

30 Ways to Die of Electrocution

The book "Elektroschutz in 132 Bildern" featured a disturbingly inventive list of ways to electrocute yourself. Bre Pettis posted scans here.

*Previously: This is Sparta warning.

*Find vintage signs at eBay.

High-Calorie Mayonnaise; Oversized Novel

Kraft sells something called Extra Heavy Mayonnaise: "specifically designed for foodservice operations. It's high oil and egg content provide superior binding and cling in prepared salads and salad dressings." One serving has 90 calories. Via.

The photo you see above is not of Extra Heavy Mayonnaise. Rather, it's a warning from a frighteningly large bucket of Costco Mayonnaise.

And speaking of heavy stuff, this is Robert Bolano's latest book, called "2666: A Novel":



It will be simultaneously released as a 912-page hardcover and as a three-volume paperback set and has already made at least one best of 2008 list. You can see photos of the paperbacks here. The hardcover is 40% off at Amazon.

*Previously: Fat Sephiroth.

Funny Tokyo Metro warning poster

"Do it at the beach" poster. Via.

*Previously: Warning, people in wheelchairs may be eaten by alligators.

Neat kitchen magnet

Buy here.

Threadless T-Shirt Design: Question The System

That warning sign's no joke:

Found here and apparently originating here.

Google image results for the word "fail"

Here are four of the top results:









The Google image results are far more amusing than the Yahoo ones. Inspired by this post.