By DAVID N. GOODMAN, Associated Press Writer
DETROIT - The sign on the toilet brush says it best: "Do not use for personal hygiene." (If you need to read this you could use a new brain as well)
That admonition was the winner of an anti-lawsuit group's contest for the wackiest (how about most retarded?)consumer warning label of the year.
The sponsor, Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch, says the goal is "to reveal how lawsuits, and concern about lawsuits, have created a need for common sense warnings on products."
The $500 first prize went to Ed Gyetvai, of Oldcastle, Ontario, who submitted the toilet-brush label. A $250 second prize went to Matt Johnson, of Naperville, Ill., for a label on a children's scooter that said, "This product moves when used." (oh ya? I thought we just sat on there and pretended!)
A $100 third prize went to Ann Marie Taylor, of Camden, S.C., who submitted a warning from a digital thermometer that said, "Once used rectally, the thermometer should not be used orally." (no really? I had no idea...)
This year's contest coincides with a drive by President Bush (news - web sites) and congressional Republicans to put caps and other limits on jury awards in liability cases. (about @#$%@%in time!)
Humans are so worried about lawsuits we are abandoning reason for insane caution. Please people watch some GEORGE CARLIN!
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