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Quiz about Its in the Fine Print
Quiz about Its in the Fine Print

It's in the Fine Print! Trivia Quiz


I bought a packet of peanuts once, and was relieved to have seen the warning "May contain nuts" on the packet before I ate them. Phew, glad I saw that before the anaphylactic shock set in. Here are some potentially life-saving 'fine print' tips!

A multiple-choice quiz by dopple44. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
dopple44
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
319,934
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
7917
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (10/10), Guest 172 (10/10), Poppet18 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. During my first purchase of the day, another potentially fatal error was averted by reading the fine print of a 'Rowenta' iron that I wanted. Learning from my peanut experience, I made sure I read the fine print first. How right I was to do so. What advice did it give me that prevented me from suffering third degree burns? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Deciding that I'd be rather good at DIY, I then bought a 'Carpenters' drill. The fine print was a bit of a 'mouthful', but what did it tell me, that sadly meant the drill didn't have the dual purpose I thought it would? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Fortunately, a quick glance at the fine print on my next purchase saved a trip to the Emergency Room. It said "Keep out of children". What product sensibly included this 'sharp' piece of advice? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. I'm a bit of a clean freak, so I was disappointed to find "Not dishwasher-safe" on my next purchase. It was a good job I read the fine print first, or without this item I would have to keep getting up and down from the couch. What was this item that will have to remain unclean? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. With all this worrying fine print, I anticipated a few bad nights' sleep ahead. So I bought a bottle of Nytol Sleep Aid. I wouldn't have taken it if I'd have read the warning first. What was it? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In the supermarket 'Tesco' in the UK, I bought a pot of the yummy dessert, 'Tiramisu'. The ever helpful fine print read: "Do not turn upside-down". That all seemed sensible enough. But what factor rendered the warning rather ironic, and totally useless? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. As it's December, I next went off to buy some Christmas lights. What is the fine print written on the boxes of many Christmas Lights? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. My next purchase was a Sears hairdryer. Reluctantly I read that fine print, and with a sigh, realized that I obviously won't be able to use it once I've taken my Nytol Sleep Aid. What was the warning?
Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Getting a bit fed up with the dire warnings and unforeseen dangers now. I'm going home. On the way out of the mall, I think that my luck is finally turning when I spot a bag of 'Fritos' chips with "You could be a winner - no purchase necessary!" written on the front! Ah, but now I know better than not to read the fine print first. I'm no chump. And, yep, indeed there is a downside that makes the "No purchase necessary" part, a bit of a lie. What is it? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. After a day of such perilous near-misses, I head to my bed, hungry, because I'd forgotten to buy any dinner. So you can imagine my disappointment when I spotted the dreaded fine print on the mattress label. What was it? Hint



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1. During my first purchase of the day, another potentially fatal error was averted by reading the fine print of a 'Rowenta' iron that I wanted. Learning from my peanut experience, I made sure I read the fine print first. How right I was to do so. What advice did it give me that prevented me from suffering third degree burns?

Answer: "Do not iron clothes on body"

So, just to be clear: remove clothes from body BEFORE ironing. Apparently, there appears to have been reason to debate this.

Similarly, on a bottle of laundry detergent I read "Remove clothing before distributing in washing machine". Maybe I'm missing something - maybe there are people out there whose clothes are irremovable, and the only way to get them clean and crease-free, is to throw their actual bodies into the wash, and risk skin lacerations from the iron. I've led a sheltered life.

'Rowenta' sell many different ironing products, including ironing boards, so now there's no need to 'Wear While Ironing'. At last!
2. Deciding that I'd be rather good at DIY, I then bought a 'Carpenters' drill. The fine print was a bit of a 'mouthful', but what did it tell me, that sadly meant the drill didn't have the dual purpose I thought it would?

Answer: "This product not intended for use as a dental drill"

We all dislike visiting the dentist, but here is the proof that the dentist does indeed have the monopoly on all drilling of teeth. Sorry.

For clarification, a 'Carpenter's' Drill is "An implement with cutting edges, or a pointed end, for boring holes in hard materials, usually by a rotating abrasion or repeated blow". I'll be honest, it DOES sound frighteningly similar to going to the dentist. Maybe they have a good point.
3. Fortunately, a quick glance at the fine print on my next purchase saved a trip to the Emergency Room. It said "Keep out of children". What product sensibly included this 'sharp' piece of advice?

Answer: Korean Kitchen Knife

Yes people, always keep knives out of children. I'm guessing it meant to say "Keep product out OF REACH of children". But don't listen to me - I'm the one that nearly ironed my skin.

I also saw a warning on a knife sharpener once, that read: "Caution: Knives are sharp". So now you know.
4. I'm a bit of a clean freak, so I was disappointed to find "Not dishwasher-safe" on my next purchase. It was a good job I read the fine print first, or without this item I would have to keep getting up and down from the couch. What was this item that will have to remain unclean?

Answer: RCA Television Remote Control

Sometimes it's even too much effort to press the buttons on a remote control; so I really don't want to risk being remote control-less simply for the luxury of washing it. And I'm especially bad with technology. When my husband's away, I live in silence because I can't turn anything on.

I'd love to know the stories behind these warnings, and what scenario prompted them! I can only assume that someone, somewhere, has attempted these things, and then complained to the product company that they should have been warned not to attempt them. Are we all really so daft?
5. With all this worrying fine print, I anticipated a few bad nights' sleep ahead. So I bought a bottle of Nytol Sleep Aid. I wouldn't have taken it if I'd have read the warning first. What was it?

Answer: "May cause drowsiness"

Another similar warning in the fine print of a medicine bottle, was from Boot's Cough medicine for children. It cautioned: "Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication". Is it just me, or do others think it's unwise for a five year old to be operating a bulldozer when they have a cough?

There are other seemingly obvious warnings on things such as take-out coffee cups from coffee shops, cautioning you: "Hot beverages may be hot"! It's the word "may" that confuses me.

In a UK department store - Marks and Spencer - they sold a dessert called Bread and Butter Pudding, with the warning: "Product will be hot after heating". You don't say?
6. In the supermarket 'Tesco' in the UK, I bought a pot of the yummy dessert, 'Tiramisu'. The ever helpful fine print read: "Do not turn upside-down". That all seemed sensible enough. But what factor rendered the warning rather ironic, and totally useless?

Answer: It was printed on the bottom of the pot

So I think it's safe to say that I ruined that particular pot of Tiramisu, by having to turn it upside-down, in order to read the note telling me that I shouldn't turn it upside-down. I surreptitiously replaced it and picked up a non damaged one. No one saw.

Tiramisu is a delicious Italian dessert, flavored with coffee, and made with lady fingers biscuits and cream, with cocoa sprinkled on top. Personally, I could eat it upside-down/sideways/standing on my head; it would still be great!
7. As it's December, I next went off to buy some Christmas lights. What is the fine print written on the boxes of many Christmas Lights?

Answer: "For indoor or outdoor use only"

I'm truly struggling to think where else they could be used? Perhaps internally? But WHO would eat them though? Maybe someone who'd use a 'Carpenter's' Drill to get something out their teeth?

Quote about Christmas lights:
"The outdoor Christmas lights - green and red and gold and blue and twinkling - remind me that most people are that way all year round: kind, generous, friendly and with an occasional moment of ecstasy. But Christmas is the only time they dare reveal themselves." - Harlan Miller
8. My next purchase was a Sears hairdryer. Reluctantly I read that fine print, and with a sigh, realized that I obviously won't be able to use it once I've taken my Nytol Sleep Aid. What was the warning?

Answer: "Do not use while sleeping"

It may have previously seemed like a good idea to blow-dry your hair whilst sleeping; but you heard it here first - do not. Not sure why - I'm just the messenger.

One other warning from a hair product, was on a bottle of hair dye I bought (yes, that's right, I'm not a natural blonde...) It read "Do not use as an ice-cream topping". Sure.
9. Getting a bit fed up with the dire warnings and unforeseen dangers now. I'm going home. On the way out of the mall, I think that my luck is finally turning when I spot a bag of 'Fritos' chips with "You could be a winner - no purchase necessary!" written on the front! Ah, but now I know better than not to read the fine print first. I'm no chump. And, yep, indeed there is a downside that makes the "No purchase necessary" part, a bit of a lie. What is it?

Answer: No purchase necessary, but competition details are INSIDE the bag of chips

The packet read "You could be a winner - no purchase necessary!" And in tiny letters underneath it said "Details inside packet". Would it be illegal, or just frowned upon, to open the packets before purchasing, to check if you're a winner? Can someone else try it out for me? I don't want to risk jail.

'Fritos' are corn chips made by 'Frito-Lay'. A man named Elmer Doolin began the 'Frito' corporation in 1932. They make lots of different varieties; my favorite, boringly, being the 'Original' flavor.
10. After a day of such perilous near-misses, I head to my bed, hungry, because I'd forgotten to buy any dinner. So you can imagine my disappointment when I spotted the dreaded fine print on the mattress label. What was it?

Answer: "Do not swallow"

So before you head over to your mattress, with salt and pepper in hand to season it with, ALWAYS check that fine print. You never know, you may just have one of those edible mattresses that the world has been waiting for.

I hope you've learned some valuable lessons in this quiz. Here is a quick re-cap that you may want to print out and keep close at hand:
1. Hot iron burns skin. Try using new invention of ironing board. It'll soon catch on.
2. Carpenter drills may damage mouth.
3. Keep Korean Knife out of children (Only Korean?)
4. Electrical items are not happy to be washed.
5. Don't take a sleep aid to sleep; it causes drowsiness.
6. Tiramisu (and all desserts?) are inedible upside-down.
7. Only use Christmas lights everywhere.
8. Be very alert when using hairdryers. Perhaps some caffeine beforehand wouldn't go amiss.
9. Claims on bags of chips are not all they're cracked up to be.
10. Um, just don't eat your mattress I guess.
Source: Author dopple44

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