Re: Critique of instructions for preparing Pop-tarts

["Julia Countryman" <julia -at- dreamcatcher-media -dot- com>]

This made me think--wouldn't it be a hoot if they included instructions on
how to make a grilled cheese sandwich with a clothes iron?

Julia Countryman
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From: <rstone75 -at- kc -dot- rr -dot- com>
To: <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com>
Cc: <emily -at- armadillosoft -dot- com>
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 5:43 PM
Subject: Re: Critique of instructions for preparing Pop-tarts


> Hi Emily
>
> Okay, playing Devil's advocate here...
>
> The fact that the toaster instructions were so precise seems to
> indicate that perhaps the company has received more than a few
> complaints that folks managed to get it wrong. Now it's anyone's guess
> as to whether the instructions are worthwhile, as the same folks that
> get it wrong probably also aren't reading the info, eh?
>
> I compare this to those stupid "common sense" items. Like the little
> silica gel packets with the large "DO NOT EAT" on them. Who in their
> right mind would open packaging and say: Looky here! A treat! Or the
> information about not using the blow dryer in the shower. Sheesh...
>
> On the microwave bit, what if a toaster isn't available? I'm sitting
> here in a room at a Holiday inn. I have no pop-tarts, but I DO have a
> microwave and a fridge. But no toaster. Maybe having a guide as to how
> long to reasonably microwave the product would be handy.
>
> Cheers and happy Thursday all... Rick :)
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