IdahoLark

This is pretty close to how I interpret those bizarre washing instructions and warnings on my clothing labels.

Edit: Original image by @[email protected]

Apr 30, 2023 at 2:55pmWeb
Show threadknapjackApr 30, 2023
@IdahoLark I've seen the No Triangle and I'm pretty sure it means, "Do not yield to the mountain of laundry."

And clearly it's:

  • pretend to iron
  • don't iron
  • iron once
  • iron twice because you'll make an extra crease
  • iron three times because you thought linen would be cool
  • Iron Man

Show threadIdahoLarkApr 30, 2023
@knapjack Those are perfect! Especially about linen.
Show threadOldAndCrankyApr 30, 2023
@IdahoLark this is hilarious.
Show threadLisa HamiltonApr 30, 2023
@IdahoLark I am laughing so hard I almost peed myself :-)
#funny
Show threadDarwin WoodkaApr 30, 2023
@IdahoLark
laundry is stupid
Show threadVeera LaukkarinenApr 30, 2023

@rolle

Olen tekstiiliartesaani ja nauroin tälle ihan vitusti liikaa, kuolen 🤣 🤣  

@IdahoLark

Show threadRolle LaukkarinenApr 30, 2023

@mustikkasoppa 😂

Noin minä näen nuo merkit.
Ihan hepreaa.

@IdahoLark

Show threadRolle LaukkarinenApr 30, 2023

@mustikkasoppa

"Liian monta tennispalloa."

@IdahoLark

Show threadVeera LaukkarinenApr 30, 2023

@rolle

Haha joo! Ja toi törmäilyautokin oli tosi random kans 😅

Show threadSteve WilliamsApr 30, 2023
@IdahoLark Today, you win the internet. Prizes to follow.
Show threadbookworks 💙Apr 30, 2023
@IdahoLark Was just ina store (!) shopping a little and checking labels for those bizarre and unwanted fabrics. So timely. Thx for the chuckles….
Show threadGrant CanterburyApr 30, 2023

@IdahoLark

So I was left unsupervised once and did this.
#StarWars #DoctorWho #GeorgeRRMartin #2001

Show threadIdahoLarkApr 30, 2023
@dendroica Now that is creative!
Show threadJay 🆘Apr 30, 2023

@IdahoLark @fossheim

Original image by @[email protected]

https://twitter.com/technicallyron/status/570965607971209216

TechnicallyRon (On all the platforms) (@TechnicallyRon) on X

A simple guide to washing machine symbols

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Show threadIdahoLarkApr 30, 2023
@jsit @fossheim Thank you. I no doubt got it off Twitter years ago.
Show thread\\Apr 30, 2023
@IdahoLark secret society of drycleaning glyph speakers
Show threadkira :3Apr 30, 2023
@IdahoLark i'm pretty sure at least some of those are those computer science 101 logic gates
Show threadAstraApr 30, 2023
@IdahoLark this one is a classic
Show threadStefan SchollApr 30, 2023
@IdahoLark I have an app for that on my phone. It recognizes the label and tells me what to do.
Show threadStephanie 🎀Apr 30, 2023
@IdahoLark The instructions on my shirt say “Don’t wash tennis balls, this thing, cyclops, HAPPENING, 30 hot”. There’s also a circle with an X through it. Closest match on this chart is THE.
Show threadIdahoLarkMay 1, 2023
@BeamsAndBows Ha ha! Here's the real field guide: https://www.maids.com/blog/how-to-read-laundry-symbols/
Show threadIwillyeahMay 1, 2023
@IdahoLark I was at a table quiz once where a band of travelling quiz experts rolled up to make sure no locals were getting 1st or 2nd prize. Anyway, the quiz masters unfurled a sheet of these symbols for one of the rounds and the guys were like 'oh shit, we haven't studied this' and a table of nanas kicked their arses. It was very satisfying. I didn't know any of the answers either though.
Show threadIdahoLarkMay 1, 2023
@Iwillyeah That is hilarious!
Show threadIwillyeahMay 1, 2023
@IdahoLark I personally like the yawning black hole washing machine. It explains a lot about my sock situation.
Show threadBob the TravelerMay 1, 2023
@IdahoLark @[email protected] Well, THIS needs to be posted in the laundry room immediately! Thank you.
Show threadMast0b1tMay 1, 2023

@IdahoLark @bobthetraveler

https://apps.apple.com/app/id1513767864

‎Laundry Lens

‎Laundry Lens is the perfect companion for doing the laundry. Just point your camera at a care label and you will be presented to the proper instructions on how to take care of your clothes and garments. By swiping up, you can also look up the laundry symbols manually and discover many others. Laundr…

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Show threadIdahoLarkMay 1, 2023
@mastobit @bobthetraveler Amazing. This proves there is an app for everything!
Show threadKohaneMay 2, 2023
@IdahoLark I guess the label is asking you to wash your clothes while playing with bumper cars...