Shockingly Sexist Vintage Ads Youve Got to See to Believe!

Take Your Vitamins...so You Can Work Harder for Your Husband?! • It's STILL All about What Men Think of Us • Apparently Having "middle-age" Skin Was a Crime.... • Talk about Being a "douche"bag • Because Men Apparently Smell like Roses All the Time? • More ...

By Sheila • Jun 5, 2015 MD

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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  • Splashhhh

    2015-06-05T16:00:55.611Z

    I am speechless omg!
  • Brooke

    2015-06-07T21:05:50.107Z

    LOOOL I can't even.
  • Venusmillennia

    2015-06-05T14:50:13.452Z

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

    2015-06-08T06:06:53.030Z

    A lot of this still happens in Africa and the Middle East, where a woman is supposed to be seen but not heard. :(
  • Adrianne

    2015-06-05T18:23:04.778Z

    Baby... I can't... Lord have mercy ....
  • Nikki

    2015-06-07T02:57:37.814Z

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

    2015-06-05T15:49:15.368Z

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

    2015-06-06T01:26:56.790Z

    This is gross and offensive I'm mad
  • Beryl

    2015-06-05T14:44:57.271Z

    Hilarious really but we actually did accept the situation and attitude then! Crazy though it seems,that in the 50's at least was our main aim in life.Catch a well heeled man then spend the rest of your life pleasing him and centring your life around him. Thank heavens times have changed !
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