Ten greatest legal disclaimers in movies?

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Ten greatest legal disclaimers in movies?

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Here it is. Some of them are neat, some are dumb.

The final one reminded me of this not-a-disclaimer from one of my favourite shows (when it was new) that i find almost unwatchable now:
We wish to thank the United Network Command for Law and Enforcement without whose assistance this program would not be possible.
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Fairportfan wrote:Here it is. Some of them are neat, some are dumb.

The final one reminded me of this not-a-disclaimer from one of my favourite shows (when it was new) that i find almost unwatchable now:
We wish to thank the United Network Command for Law and Enforcement without whose assistance this program would not be possible.
My favoritest disclaimer - Happy Fun Ball
Warning: Pregnant women, the elderly and children under 10 should avoid prolonged exposure to Happy Fun Ball.
Caution: Happy Fun Ball may suddenly accelerate to dangerous speeds.
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Do not use Happy Fun Ball on concrete.

Discontinue use of Happy Fun Ball if any of the following occurs:
Itching
Vertigo
Dizziness
Tingling in extremities
Loss of balance or coordination
Slurred speech
Temporary blindness
Profuse sweating
Heart palpitations

If Happy Fun Ball begins to smoke, get away immediately. Seek shelter and cover head.
Happy Fun Ball may stick to certain types of skin.

When not in use, Happy Fun Ball should be returned to its special container and kept under refrigeration...

Failure to do so relieves the makers of Happy Fun Ball, Wacky Products Incorporated, and its parent company Global Chemical Unlimited, of any and all liability.

Ingredients of Happy Fun Ball include an unknown glowing substance which fell to Earth, presumably from outer space.

Happy Fun Ball has been shipped to our troops in Saudi Arabia and is also being dropped by our warplanes on Iraq.

Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.

Happy Fun Ball comes with a lifetime guarantee.

Happy Fun Ball

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"It is the stated position of the United States Air Force that their safeguards would prevent the occurrence of such events as are depicted in this film."

Well, that's good to know. I certainly feel relief.
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MerchManDan wrote:"It is the stated position of the United States Air Force that their safeguards would prevent the occurrence of such events as are depicted in this film."

Well, that's good to know. I certainly feel relief.
I wish we could have gotten one of these for Independence Day.
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chibichibi01 wrote:
MerchManDan wrote:"It is the stated position of the United States Air Force that their safeguards would prevent the occurrence of such events as are depicted in this film."

Well, that's good to know. I certainly feel relief.
I wish we could have gotten one of these for Independence Day.
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I love Dr. Strangelove. :)
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