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!
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1. 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
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3. Apparently Having "middle-age" Skin Was a Crime....
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4. Talk about Being a "douche"bag
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5. Because Men Apparently Smell like Roses All the Time?
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6. *facepalm*
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7. At First It Seems Harmless, but then...
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8. I Don't Even...
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9. No She Wont, I Can Promise You That
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10. How is This Okay?!
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11. Did You Say Free Booklet?
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12. I Suppose This Isn't Very Different from Today's Ads
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13. Rolling My Eyes so Hard Right Now
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14. STILL? STILL?!!
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15. #Lifegoals
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16. Wow, Being Able to Cook Was a Really Big Deal Back then!
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17. This Calls for a Side Eye
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18. Here We Go with the Cooking Again
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19. How Charming
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20. What Does Your Man's Morning Breath Smell like?
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21. And Finally....
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Comments
Deka: I can't even believe some of this stuff especially #10 &11;
Amandamoe47: These are hilarious, especially #19!
Zanna: Oh boy! So glad that's over with!
MiLady: If Im single nowadays because of my ideals, back then I would have not evwn bothered, lol. Wow, "train your wife". Wow.
Sue: Wondering if the suicide rate for women was high then. I wouldn't want to live like that.
Beryl: Looking at all the comments,thank heavens we women have changed ! Maybe some men haven't though ? If you ask your mothers and grandmothers to think back and then tell you how they felt as young women about the men and women's roles they may well surprise you .
Brooke: LOOOL I can't even.
Adrianne: Baby... I can't... Lord have mercy ....
Inna: I agree with you @Nia Nicks! Also, if some of you haven't noticed, hating all men is, too, very sexist.
Jess: I don't care what decade I'm in, if someone talk to me like that I would dump them faster than you could ever imagine
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