Shockingly Sexist Vintage Ads You've Got to See to Believe

Sheila Jun 5, 2015

I don't know about you, but sometimes when I look at vintage pictures of well-dressed women, I almost wish I was born back then. But then I look at these horrendously sexist ads and heave a sigh of relief. So put on Queen Bee's "Run the World" and take a look at what was perfectly acceptable back in the day. It will amuse you and make you shudder at the same time!

1. Take Your Vitamins...so You Can Work Harder for Your Husband?!

Take Your Vitamins...so You Can Work Harder for Your Husband?!

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The very notion that a woman's energy should be solely devoted to tending to her husband's needs is not just antiquated, it's downright laughable in today's world. Yet, that's precisely what this ad seems to suggest. With a cheery smile, the woman appears to be the embodiment of domestic bliss, all thanks to her trusty vitamins. Forget about personal ambitions or self-care—no, her pep and vigor are reserved for dusting, cooking, and ensuring her husband’s life is as smooth as silk. It's a perfect snapshot of the era's unapologetic gender roles, encapsulated in one glossy, patronizing advertisement.

2. It's STILL All about What Men Think of Us

It's STILL All about What Men Think of Us

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3. Apparently Having "middle-age" Skin Was a Crime....

Apparently Having "middle-age" Skin Was a Crime....

4. Talk about Being a "douche"bag

Talk about Being a "douche"bag

5. Because Men Apparently Smell like Roses All the Time?

Because Men Apparently Smell like Roses All the Time?

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6. *facepalm*

*facepalm*

7. At First It Seems Harmless, but then...

At First It Seems Harmless, but then...

8. I Don't Even...

I Don't Even...

9. No She Wont, I Can Promise You That

No She Wont, I Can Promise You That

10. How is This Okay?!

How is This Okay?!

11. Did You Say Free Booklet?

Did You Say Free Booklet?

12. I Suppose This Isn't Very Different from Today's Ads

I Suppose This Isn't Very Different from Today's Ads

13. Rolling My Eyes so Hard Right Now

Rolling My Eyes so Hard Right Now

14. STILL? STILL?!!

STILL? STILL?!!

15. #Lifegoals

#Lifegoals

16. Wow, Being Able to Cook Was a Really Big Deal Back then!

Wow, Being Able to Cook Was a Really Big Deal Back then!

17. This Calls for a Side Eye

This Calls for a Side Eye

18. Here We Go with the Cooking Again

Here We Go with the Cooking Again

19. How Charming

How Charming

20. What Does Your Man's Morning Breath Smell like?

What Does Your Man's Morning Breath Smell like?

21. And Finally....

And Finally....

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How on earth are any of these ads even acceptable to a society at any time or date? I didn't know quite how bad it was for a woman back then, I have no idea of the strength they must of had to survive in such a misogynistic world.

Lmao wow.....times have changed somewhat but a lot of men still think like this such as the women should be the one to clean, cook etc. I think the only thing thats changed is that women wont put up with thst type of bs nowadays lol.....

I can not believe the audacity of then advertisers then, woman and men are equall! So that does not make it okay to kill a woman (last poster) I don't even understand how people thought this was okay to be put out in public even printed! There isn't a difference from today really in advertients! Women are thought of in media today as just a body with curves...that we don't have a brain! Don't get me wrong we have a lot of powerful woman in America...but there's more body shown than brain. Even on comedy's the woman always has to fall in love or be down right ditzy! I hope by the time my genoration grows up, there is more respect for woman! I will try my hardest to price my dreams and become who I want to be not what the male wants me to be!

#19 though lol

Most of these commercials are really old. Americans have changed their ways a lot looking back to the past!

Men r idiots that is the one and only explanation

These are hilarious!!! The skinny girl is my favourite :)

Disgusting

While some of these are extremely sexist, a lot seem like they aren't that bad 😕.

#19 is hilarious!!! 😂😂😂😂

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