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2[[folder:Anime and Manga]]
3->''"Kids, don't use UsefulNotes/FormulaOne race cars to chase hedgehogs."''
4-->-- '''Sonic''', ''Anime/SonicX''
5
6-> "Any attempt to replicate Yo-Kai behavior would be ill-advised!"
7-->-- '''Whisper''', ''Anime/YoKaiWatch''
8[[/folder]]
9
10[[folder:Film]]
11-> '''THERE IS NO RULE OF LAW THAT A KILLING WHICH RESULTS FROM THE USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE IN SELF-DEFENCE IS ONLY MANSLAUGHTER; IF SUCH A KILLING IS DELIBERATE IT IS MURDER.'''
12-->-- From the Credits of ''Film/KillersOnWheels'', ''yes'' it's bolded and in CAPS in the actual film
13[[/folder]]
14
15[[folder:Literature]]
16->''"The author of this book would like to point out that the shoplifting technique described here only works with certain outdated security systems. [[AndSomeOtherStuff I’ve got no intention of telling you which ones they are]] because I don’t want angry dads turning up on my doorstep and kicking my head in because their little darling just got busted trying to nick something from a shop."''
17-->-- ''Literature/CherubSeries'', ''Class A''
18
19->We all know, of course, that we should never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ''[[OverlyLongGag ever]]'' fiddle around in any way with electric devices. ''Never.'' There are two reasons for this. One is that you can get electrocuted, which is [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking not only deadly but very unpleasant]], and the other is that you are not [[GadgeteerGenius Violet Baudelaire]], one of the few people in the world who know how to handle such things. And even Violet was very careful and nervous as she unplugged the lamp and took a long look at the plug itself.
20-->-- '''[[LemonyNarrator Lemony Snicket]]''', ''[[Literature/ASeriesOfUnfortunateEvents The Reptile Room]]''
21
22->"Now you know how it's done. But I don't recommend that you try it at home. You don't know what to do when something goes wrong.''
23-->-- '''Harry Dresden''', ''Literature/StormFrontDresdenFiles''
24[[/folder]]
25
26[[folder:Live-Action TV]]
27->''"Warning: The stories portrayed in this show are based on real deaths and are extremely graphic. Names have been changed to protect the identities of the deceased. Do not attempt to try ANY of the actions depicted... YOU WILL DIE!"''
28-->-- ''Series/OneThousandWaysToDie''
29
30->''"Captain Scarlet is indestructible. ''You are not''. Remember this. Do not try to imitate him."''
31-->-- A warning that may be found in the opening titles of ''Series/CaptainScarletAndTheMysterons''
32
33->''"Don't try anything you see us do at home. We're what you call experts."''
34-->-- ''Series/MythBusters'', almost OnceAnEpisode
35
36->''"Our Raven warriors are always supervised and have their safety checked by experts. Please do not copy the challenges yourself."''
37-->-- ''Series/{{Raven}}'''s titular character, ''Raven: The Dragon's Eye''
38
39->''"Building a robot is extremely dangerous and should not be attempted without great care."''
40-->-- Disclaimer at the end of the Nick GAS airings of ''Series/RobotWars''
41
42->''"Just because we're dumbasses don't mean you can be one too. So, don't do any of this '''[[SoundEffectBleep *beep*]]''' that we do at home."''
43-->-- '''OpeningNarration''' of ''Street Outlaws'' (a show about street racing)
44[[/folder]]
45
46[[folder:Video Games]]
47->''"It just occurred to me that mixing medicine and alcohol is a really stupid and possibly lethal thing to do. If I were a real person instead of a lovably inept cartoon character with the potential for a few more sequels... I wouldn't even consider it. Skoal!"''
48-->-- '''Guybrush''', ''VideoGame/TheCurseOfMonkeyIsland''
49
50->''This is a game born from 9-Volt's feverish imagination and adapted to the unique features of Wii U. Do not attempt any of these activities, such as staying up past your bedtime to play video games, in real life.''
51-->-- Opening message for ''Gamer'' ''VideoGame/GameAndWario''
52
53->''This is dark fantasy. All characters, while imaginary, signed consent forms before writing began. In real life, actual consent is the cornerstone of any relationship. Talk to your partner about what you want and only do what they agree to do before.''
54-->-- Opening disclaimer for ''Harem''
55
56->''"Do not try this at home. Your house isn't nearly tall enough, OK?"''
57-->-- '''[[Creator/BruceCampbell Tutorial Narrator]]''', ''VideoGame/SpiderManTheMovie''
58
59->''"All events depicted in this game are fictitious. We do not condone reckless driving or rude driving manners. Always adhere to the traffic laws, be mindful of the road users and drive safely. If you want to race, take it to the track."''
60-->-- Opening screen for ''VideoGame/{{Wreckfest}}''
61[[/folder]]
62
63[[folder:Visual Novels]]
64->'''Content Is Not Consent'''\
65''Intense content? Mature themes?\
66It's only fiction until it's not. And when it's not, you could face criminal charges.''
67-->-- Opening screen for ''VisualNovel/SomethingsWrongwithSunnyDayJack''
68[[/folder]]
69
70[[folder:Webcomics]]
71->''"Vehicles often have additional capabilities that don't normally come into the awareness of roleplayers. But knowledge of these features can help save your skin in difficult adventure situations. For example, if your car breaks down in the desert, ''(the following is roleplaying game advice only, do '''not''' try this in real life)'' you can drink the water from the radiator.''\
72''"If you're a GM you need to be on top of these sorts of things, to make sure you apply them realistically. For example, radiator water will probably have antifreeze or some other toxic chemical additives in it that may not be apparent to anyone trying to drink it. ''(And if you drink it in real life it will kill you, so don't.)''"''
73-->-- '''The Comics Irregulars''', TheRant on ''Webcomic/DarthsAndDroids'' [[http://www.darthsanddroids.net/episodes/0968.html #968]]
74
75->''"Disclaimer: Please DO NOT test this theory by throwing your cat out a window, an airplane, or whatever. Even if it were to survive the fall, it may not survive landing on something pointy or having its little heart explode. I will NOT have dead kitties on my conscience."''
76-->-- '''Kevin Bolk''', [[http://www.mascotcomic.com/index.php?strip_id=584 I'm My Own Mascot]].
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78
79[[folder:Web Original]]
80->''"Before we go any further, I want to emphasize something:''\
81'''''"I am not an authority on lightning safety.''' I am a guy who draws pictures on the internet. I like when things catch fire and explode, which means I do not have your best interests in mind."''
82-->-- '''Creator/RandallMunroe''', "[[http://what-if.xkcd.com/16/ Lightning]]", ''Blog/WhatIf''
83
84->''"disclaimer: i am a cartoonist. if you follow my advice on safety around nuclear materials you probably deserve whatever happens to you."''
85-->-- AltText of the third picture on the ''Blog/WhatIf'' entry "[[http://what-if.xkcd.com/29/ Spent Fuel Pool]]"
86[[/folder]]
87
88[[folder:Web Video]]
89->''"Motorsports are '''dangerous.''' Be safe and never hoon on public streets or in any way that may endanger the lives of others. Seriously folks, don't be an idiot. '''Hoon responsibly.'''"''
90-->-- Warning displayed at the beginning and end of '''Creator/KenBlock''''s ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_KBvP0_8Tc GYMKHANA TEN: The Ultimate Tire Slaying Tour]]'', some variation of which also graced his later Gymkhana videos
91
92->''"Remember, kids, when you touch ''burning orbs of fire'', you get mystical powers! [--No, really, don't do that, really don't.--]"''
93-->-- '''LetsPlay/{{Chuggaaconroy}}'''
94
95->‎"...if you were to, like, blenderize a live sea sponge and then leave the sponge smoothie to settle overnight, you'd wake up the next morning to find the surviving cells had found each other and were reforming themselves into a sea sponge again. Try doing ''that'' with any other animal! ...Actually '''[[SuddenlyShouting NO, DO NOT TRY DOING THAT WITH ANY OTHER ANIMAL--]]'''"
96-->-- '''Music/{{Hank|Green}} [[WebVideo/VlogBrothers Green]]''', ''WebVideo/CrashCourse''
97
98->'''Jory:''' We may make this look easy, but trust us, it is.\
99'''Jonny:''' You still shouldn't try it at home, though.
100-->-- ''WebVideo/IsItAGoodIdeaToMicrowaveThis''
101
102->'''Jonny:''' Please don't try this at home.\
103'''Riley:''' You could get seriously injured, or even worse...\
104'''Jory:''' ...you'll be ''dead''!
105-->-- Another warning from ''WebVideo/IsItAGoodIdeaToMicrowaveThis''
106
107->''DISCLAIMER: This balling out of control was done by a stunt rapper in a closed course. Do NOT attempt to ball on his level. You WILL end up sleeping in a box by the end of the month. In fact, don't let these lyrics fool you: you have NO idea about the actual financial stability of these rappers. These fools could be broker than you. I'm sayin', if you make $100,000 but spend $100,000 on diamonds and strip clubs to show off how rich you are, you aren't really that rich anymore, are you? Put it like this, have you ever seen a rapper in court for child support? Yeah, all of a sudden, their bank account starts sounding REAL unremarkable. And personally, I'm more likely to believe a person's words when legal proceedings are involved than when they're in a rap song, ya feel me? Just sayin', "Don't let these rap songs get you fucked up."''
108-->-- '''WebVideo/TheRapCritic'''
109
110->''"'''WARNING'''\
111This video features stunts and riding performed by a professional rider on a closed course. Do not attempt to recreate or reenact any of the activities performed.\
112Please ride responsibly and keep it on two wheels."''
113-->-- Closing remarks for "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VHaQeY88po ROBBIE MADISON'S AIR.CRAFT]]", a stunt-BMX video
114
115->''"As you can clearly see, I have no regards for safety. Don't be like that."''
116-->-- '''Creator/MehdiSadaghdar'''
117
118->''Hey, now, don’t try this at home\
119Do do do do do\
120Hey, now, don’t try it\
121Don’t you dare try it\
122You might die if you do this at home\
123Oh, here’s the bridge, woah\
124Don’t try it\
125Don’t do the thing that we’re about to do\
126Ooh, don’t try this\
127At all, or you’ll die, if\
128You try this thing at home\
129Oh, it’s a key change\
130Oh, it’s a key change\
131Oh, it’s the Disclaimer Song\
132Don’t try this at home\
133If you do, you might die\
134This is disclaimer to you:\
135Hey, don’t be that guy\
136Just watch us do the thing you want to do\
137Be safe for me, but be safe for you''
138-->-- ''The Disclaimer Song, WebVideo/UnusAnnus''
139[[/folder]]
140
141[[folder:Western Animation]]
142->''"Beavis and Butt-Head are not role models. They're not even human; they're cartoons. Some of the things they do would cause a person to get hurt, expelled, arrested, possibly deported. To put it another way: don't try this at home."''
143-->-- The second opening of ''WesternAnimation/BeavisAndButthead''
144
145->''"George is a monkey, so he can do things that you can't."''
146-->-- '''Some kid''' at the end of every episode of ''WesternAnimation/CuriousGeorge''
147
148->'''Kevin:''' Don't try this at home, kids!\
149'''Rolf:''' This would be impossible, as Rolf would hit the ceiling!
150-->-- ''WesternAnimation/EdEddNEddy'', "[[Recap/EdEddNEddyS4E2SeeNoEd See No Ed]]"
151
152->''"Kids, don't try this at home. We're professionals, [[MediumAwareness and also cartoon characters]]."''
153-->-- '''Garfield''', ''WesternAnimation/GarfieldAndFriends''
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155[[/folder]]
156
157[[folder:Miscellaneous]]
158->''"Do not attempt this at home. Doing so could lead you but is not limited to death, breakage, screaming parents, dismemberment, leakage, foul discharge, mutilation, humiliation, dehydration, itchy feet, hypertension, a splinter - and you know how painful ''those'' can be! Really, if you have half a brain, think about this one!"''
159-->-- '''Disclaimer''', ''Funny Face''
160[[/folder]]

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