Crazy Chair Instructions: Why Kevin Bacon Should Avoid This Furniture

Grayson Larkspur

Updated Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

The latest viral sensation on Reddit features an amusing and highly detailed instruction manual for assembling and using a new chair, catching the attention of users with its crazy and exaggerated seating guidelines.

At the core of the image is a "Note" section, highlighting both correct and incorrect seating postures. The correct position, marked with a green checkmark, shows an individual sitting up***ht. However, the real entertainment comes from the three incorrect positions, each humorously illustrated with a red "X." These include leaning forward excessively, slouching backward, and lounging back with legs up in an overly relaxed manner.

Reddit user comments add to the fun. One user humorously advises, "Kevin Bacon stay off this furniture," hinting at the actor's famous dance moves from "Footloose," which would clearly be frowned upon according to the manual. Another user quips, "Still better moves than Olympic breakdancing," while another laments, "Dang it, this pamphlet ruins all my plans," alluding to the strict seating rules.

The instructions continue with detailed assembly steps:

Step 9: Shows a chair base with labeled parts (A, B, C, D). The text instructs, "Attach the base. Install casters and dual functionality for optimum balance."

Step 10: Displays the assembled base with a seat, with the directive, "Install the side of aluminum frame for automatic seat durability."

Step 11: Presents the complete chair with seat and backrest, advising, "Align and configure support height as per convenience and lock in."

Reddit users couldn't help but poke fun at the detailed usage guidelines. One user, referencing the iconic designer, asked, "Did you get an Eames?" while another humorously added, "At the price of Eames chair, I would hope they put some effort to the instructions, and it seems they did!"

Among the lighthearted comments, users shared their reluctance to follow the rules. "They can't tell me what to do! I do what I want! If I want to dance on that chair...I WILL DANCE ON THE CHAIR!!!!" exclaimed one user, while another jested, "So, the chair is just for boring stuff. Snooze."

For anyone looking to assemble and use an Eames chair—or simply enjoy a good laugh—this viral Reddit post is a must-see. The combination of detailed instructions and the comedic reactions makes it an entertaining read for all.

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Top Comments from Reddit

Dragonfire747

Still Better moves than Olympic breakdancing

New_Scientist_8622

Kevin Bacon stay off this furniture.

walkerswood

Nice Ames…

overlord355

Also don’t sit on the woodsides of the legrest, it’ll tip over. Enjoy your Eames chair

xJqyyy

Dang it, this pamphlet ruins all my plans

TurboKid513

No “HEE-hee”

byamannowdead

You think I don’t want to pick you up right now, carry you over to that Eames Classic and show you why it’s the best-engineered chair in the world?!

Firegardener

At the price of Eames chair, I would hope they put some effort to the instructions, and it seems they did!

Milky_mooose93

To think they must’ve put those pictures in for liability purposes lol

Weary_Belt

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