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Happy Fun Ball - SNL

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Cited on HN 5 times, 2019–2024, never outright recommended score 0
Years with an HN recommendation, 2007–2026

Used as a joke reference for products with absurd warnings and disclaimers.

The classic 1991 SNL commercial parody for Happy Fun Ball, a toy with an absurd list of side effects and warnings.

1 citations · 4 jokes · Comedy

5 Hacker News comments

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@nobody9999 Jan 2023 Cites it
on HN thread Do Not Taunt Happy Fun Branch Predictor
Thank you for posting this. Somewhat OT, but I miss Phil Hartman[0][1][2]. You may remember him[3] from shows like Saturday Night Live, The Simpsons and "Planet of the Apes."[4] [0] [link] [1] [link] [2] [this video] [3] [link] [4] [link]
@psychometry Aug 2019 Makes a joke
on HN thread The physical Apple Card is a case of form over function
>The Apple Card has been raked through the coals over this support document because it is not recommended for use near leather (the most common material used in wallets) or denim (one of the most common outerwear materials). Nor is it recommended to be touching any other credit cards. Nor is it recommended to be in a pocket or bag containing loose change, keys, or any other kind of potentially-abrasive items. This is some Happy Fun Ball-level absurdity ( [this video] ).
@neilv Apr 2024 Makes a joke
on HN thread Drive-Through Car Wash Was Too Much for Tesla Cybertruck
> The Cybertruck’s owners manual does caution against ever washing the truck in direct sunlight, and there is a section expressly mentioning that the truck has to be switched into “Car Wash Mode” before washing to avoid damage to parts of the vehicle. Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball. [this video]

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