Aural small print is apparently one name for the incredibly fast disclaimers you sometimes hear at the end of radio ads, and also as a good name for a band, according to a commenter on this blog. These disclaimers often contradict and undermine whatever the ad was about.
Do you know if there is a standard or official name for such disclaimers?
Do you get them in other languages?
There are some quite amusing parodies of email disclaimers here, and here’s my disclaimer for this post (to be read as fast as possible with much mumbling):
This post has been hand-crafted from only the finest ingredients and should be read within 48 hours with the eyes no more than 3 feet (91.44 ml) from the screen and the head tilted to the left at an angle of 85.6 degrees fahrenheit (20cm). Bake for at least half an hour, then leave to cool. Do not read while driving, operating heavy machinery, eating bananas, or having a bath. Omniglot accepts no responsibility (picture top right). Your mileage may vary. Words may settle in transit. Terms and conditions apply. No purchase necessary. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor. Suitable for vegetarians. May contains traces of nuts. Not tested on animals. Contains no additives or preservatives. Would the last one to leave please switch off the lights. Thank you and good night.
