Wordless Wednesday - Mr. Yuk

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September 3, 2008 at 8:48 am

(1) Nancy says:

Young children can be taught to dial longer telephone numbers (certainly by age 4). Mr. Yuk’s number should be right up there with 911 on every refrigerator.

September 3, 2008 at 12:39 pm

(2) Amy says:

Wow, I had no idea there were 80 different hazard symbols! How long has Mr. Yuk been around, do you know? I don’t think he existed when I was a kid.

September 3, 2008 at 1:34 pm

(3) Newlyweds Guide Francesca says:

I love that his name is Mr. Yuk. It’s so fitting. Important message with a fun image — it’s rare we get both of those things together. Thanks!

September 3, 2008 at 1:40 pm

(4) chemistry says:

Amy, you’re right… Mr. Yuk is fairly new. He was designed in 1971 to be the mascot for the poison control center at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. The design was created by Wendy (Courtney) Brown, who was a grade school student at that time.

September 3, 2008 at 2:53 pm

(5) Beth says:

I remember when Mr. Yuk come out — it seemed to make a real difference to helping little ones understand “don’t touch: danger”.