I recently bought a hair straightener. Go me. I feel a little more grown up, like I've somehow graduated into a new level of adulthood, or at least womanhood (yikes). I was slightly bothered, however, by the extensive manual that accompanied my new straightener. I would not have expected it to require pages and pages of warnings and directions. But, people are dumb. Very dumb. Here are a few of my favorite warnings regarding the use of Walgreen's cheapest hair straightener:
- Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
- This appliance should not be used by, on, or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
- Do not place in, or drop into water or other liquid.
- This straightening iron is hot when in use.
- Do not let eyes or bare skin touch heated surfaces.
- Never use while sleeping. (my personal favorite)
Oh world, you are just hopeless.
