Warning! Watching 3DTV Could 'Cause You to Crush a Nearby Object'

If you’re pregnant, drunk, tired, elderly or out of shape — or even just easily deluded — you probably should not be watching 3D television, according to a Samsung warning included in the user manuals of its new LED 3DTVs.

Below are excerpts from the Samsung warning included with U.S. products (emphasis added). One suspects lawyers were involved. Thanks to High-Def Digest (via NewTeeVee) for pointing out.

• We don’t recommend watching 3D if you are in bad physical condition, need sleep or have been drinking liquor.
• Please take care to be aware of the world around you. This product is designed to be immersive. … Being startled or deluding yourself into thinking that the 3D images are real may cause you to crush a nearby object or get injured trying to move your body.
• Some 3D pictures may startle viewers. The pregnant, elderly, epileptic and those suffering from serious physical conditions are advised to avoid utilizing the unit’s 3D functionality.
• Do not use the 3D Active Glasses for any other purpose than for which it was designed. Wearing the 3D Active Glasses for any other purpose (as general spectacles, sunglasses, protective goggles, etc.) may physically harm you or weaken your eyesight.
• Immersive video can potentially have adverse effects on the user including motion sickness, perceptual after effects, disorientation, eye strain, and decreased postural stability. Take frequent breaks to lessen the potential of these effects, as is commonly suggested for other items, such as keyboards and computer monitors, that you may tend to fixate or concentrate on. If your eyes show signs of fatigue or dryness or if you have any of the above symptoms, immediately discontinue use of this device and do not resume using it for at least thirty minutes after the symptoms have subsided.
• Photosensitive Seizure Warning and Other Health Risks: Some viewers may experience an epileptic seizure or stroke when exposed to certain flashing images or lights contained in certain television pictures or video games. If you or any of your relatives has a history of epilepsy or strokes, please consult with a medical specialist before using the 3D function.
• If you experience any of the following symptoms immediately stop watching 3D pictures and consult a medical specialist: (1) altered vision; (2) lightheadedness; (3) dizziness; (4) involuntary movements such as eye or muscle twitching; (5) confusion; (6) nausea; (7) loss of awareness; (8) convulsions; (9) cramps; and/or (10) disorientation. Parents should monitor and ask their children about the above symptoms — children and teenagers may be more likely than adults to experience these symptoms.