Sometimes things just seem safer than they appear.
Here’s everything they shared:
1.
“Using metal bristle brushes to clean your grill.
It is incredibly dangerous!
That bristle can puncture or lacerate the esophagus, stomach, or intestines.
It can cause MASSIVE problems, even death.
Use a plastic brush!”
“Not learning CPR.
Brain damage occurs within minutes when someone stops breathing.
You don’t want to watch a friend or loved one die while waiting for the ambulance.”
Anonymous
3.
“Not staying hydrated before going to a concert.
People will pregame with alcohol before entering the venue, and most continue to drink after they enter.
“Using high-grade cleaning products with intense chemicals without proper PPE.
Example: I used an entire can ofBarkeeper’s Friendto clean a BBQ that was never cleaned before.
The next day, my hands had chemical burns and cuts.
I ended up in the ER.”
“Stop riding in cars with your feet on the dash!!!
On the topic of lawnmowers, “Not wearing closed-toe shoes while mowing the lawn.
oh, no thank you
7.
“Driving, working, buying or renting a house, or living without insurance.
One lawsuit without insurance could see all your assets seized or your wages garnished for life.
Not having life insurance could leave your family destitute; the same goes for no disability insurance.
Why do you think GoFundMe is so popular?!?
“Seasonal pony rides!
I am an experienced horseman.
I took a gig at a Christmas tree lot managing the pony sweep.
They came in underweight, hoofs in poor condition, and one barely broke to ride.
I told the concession not to use that pony.
I took my break.
I heard screaming and ran back.
I got theanimalunder control, not the father screaming at ME, not the owners.
That little girl probably has permanent injuries.”
gabbaisharzad
9.
“Not knowing when a child was last dosed for fever or cold.
I was only 5 and remember being scared out of my head that he was going to die.”
You have bacteria in the core of your tooth.
Your tooth is dying, and that bacteria is ready to hop into your bloodstream.
Also, when they recommend a filling, get it done.
The more it grows, the higher the cost and most insurance only covers crowns at 50%.”
mhfromnh
11.
“Picking relatively heavy things up quickly or in an imbalanced way.
The disks in our spine are often damaged by sudden program of weight.
“Driving next to a semi-trailer’s tandem axles.
The tires are rated at a maximum speed of 75 mph.
“Leaving anything flammable on top of the stove.”
“Getting on a roof to clean out gutters!”
“Not trusting your body.
I also have personal experience on this matter.
So, I, along with my parents, called the ER and explained my symptoms.
There, they checked my blood for an infection and took my temperature.
I had no fever or any indication of infection.
Had I been sent home, there was a good chance I wouldn’t have made it.
This event taught me to trust my body and gut (literally, in this case).
I recommend people to do the same.
You know what you feel, so you must trust your instincts!
It might preserve your life.”
“Putting your small kids on social media and even mentioning their names.
Pedos are all over the web, copying and sharing those videos and pictures.
Don’t put your kids in danger just to get views on social media!”
17.“Trampolines.
In orthopedic surgery, we call them ‘job security.’
The injuries I’ve seen from trampolines are often worse than the injuries I’ve seen from football.”
“Using public e-bikes and motorized scooters without helmets or doubling up on riders.
Have you ever seen a helmet after it’s skidded against the concrete?
The metal is peeled off in chunks.
Now, imagine getting into the same accident without a helmet.
And finally:
19.
“The scary thing is this goes with hay fever, too.
It could keep your life.”
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
