Disclaimers.

May 8, 2001 6:01 PM

Disclaimers. Peter Shank barely has a website, but it has one of the most extensive collections of disclaimers I've ever come across.

No animals were harmed in the production of this file.
All models over 18 years of age.
If condition persists, consult your physician.
Freshest if consumed before date on carton.
Prices subject to change without notice.
Times approximate.
No postage necessary if mailed in Singapore.
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting.

I bet if we add up all the disclaimers and qualifiers out in the world we would find that no one ever actually says anything.

Cynical? Me? No...
posted by o2b (9 comments total)

Check out Dean Paxton's disclaimer... it's much more impressive
posted by fusinski at 6:15 PM on May 8, 2001

Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.
posted by jjg at 6:23 PM on May 8, 2001

The point...?
posted by davidmsc at 6:33 PM on May 8, 2001

...is very sharp and pointy. Please exercise safety when expressing it.
posted by pnevares at 6:39 PM on May 8, 2001

How funny, this is an old text file from back in the bbs days. Lots of people have them.
posted by perplexed at 7:02 PM on May 8, 2001

flog me with a log for the self-blog.
posted by quonsar at 7:18 PM on May 8, 2001

The gauntlet has been flung down, and Shank will not be out-disclaimed. I shall build the disclaimer site for the new millenium. And I'll remove all those pesky prohibitions, instructions, and notices that are masquerading as disclaimers. But not during finals week. Posters, you're now on my List. I'll be in touch.
posted by petershank at 9:02 PM on May 9, 2001

OK!
posted by ParisParamus at 9:15 PM on May 9, 2001

do not mutalate, fold or spindle, goggles required. WATCH FOR BACK FLOW. "eveybody-rock your body"
posted by clavdivs at 8:23 AM on May 14, 2001