Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Europe Chapter
Bad Ergonomics - Example 8

Pointer
white area blue area
Pointer on audio tape
Click (on the photo) where you must start to peel off the plastic packing material

Opening a video or audio cassette tape is always frustrating. The plastic packing material fits tightly around the box, and it is difficult to find out where to open it. The manufacturer of this audio tape understands the problem and promises "easy opening". Try it for yourself, and either click on the blue or white area, depending upon where you expect you have to start peeling off the plastic.

submitted by Dick de Waard

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