Follow POL on Twitter The danger of overwarning: people are so accustomed to wacky warnings, that they stop using common sense, and 121 people have reported drinking Benadryl Extra-Strength Itch-Stopping Gel. The manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson has added two warnings saying "For Skin Use Only." MSNBC commenters are not impressed (h/t W.F.).
"Stop drinking your lotion, people!"
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| Isaac Gorodetski Project Manager, Center for Legal Policy at the Manhattan Institute igorodetski@manhattan-institute.org |
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| Laura Eyi Press Officer, Manhattan Institute leyi@manhattan-institute.org |
