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We needed an extension cord, so I picked one up from Radio Shack this afternoon. It came with a tag attached, but I tore it off so that I could transcribe the warning for you. Danger! [That's how it starts] Electrical cords can be hazardous. Misuse can result in FIRE or DEATH by ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Please read both sides carefully and follow all directions. During use: keep away from water; do not use when wet; keep children and pets away from cord; do not plug one extension cord into another; avoid overheating; uncoil cord and do not cover it with any material; do not drive, drag, or place objects over cord; do not walk on cord. After use: grasp plug to remove from outlet; always store cord indoors; always unplug when not in use; do not unplug by pulling on cord; do not remove this tag. Oops. I'm gonna die! And just in case some of you still don't understand how to operate one of these bastards, they also offer this word of advice: do not connect a three-prong plug into a two-hole cord. Lesson learned: do not taunt happy fun cord.