Shockingly Sexist Vintage Ads Youve Got to See to Believe!

By 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!

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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?

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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  • Sue

    2015-06-06T02:22:25.092Z

    Wondering if the suicide rate for women was high then. I wouldn't want to live like that.
  • Nia

    2015-08-17T01:01:12.122Z

    We can read these commercials ads now and accept them to be humorous. But thank heaven America has made progress to overcome discrimination and sexism.
  • Jess

    2015-06-05T16:32:41.739Z

    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
  • Alexis

    2015-06-05T16:20:16.263Z

    I'm sorry but 19 was frickin' hilarious 😂
  • Nikki

    2015-06-07T02:57:37.814Z

    I feel bad for the women who lived and got married in these times:( ugh
  • Patd

    2015-06-06T10:41:33.497Z

    #19 though lol
  • Lizzie

    2015-06-05T16:26:53.730Z

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

    2015-06-06T23:18:13.901Z

    I thought developing countries like India had a culture like this back in the 60-70's . But , US isn't far ... But wow !!! The comment which said " even women are useful " made me laugh .such Idiots -men !
  • Hilary

    2015-06-05T15:49:15.368Z

    Was this inspired by the Buzzfeed video? :)
  • JJsummer

    2015-09-22T23:47:55.924Z

    Wtf number 7 is just so... I hate men now
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