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