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Have you ever come across these pictures with retro ladies smiling combined with sarcastic tongue-in-cheek captions? If you have, and also found them funny, then this article is your cup of tea.

An artist called Anne Taintor is the originator of these snarky vintage illustrations that will surely make you laugh if you have a slightly wicked sense of humor. The illustrations often show “traditional” American women—coiffed, starched, and cheerful models from the 40s, 50s, and 60s—juxtaposed with cheeky captions suggesting their real inner thoughts.

So, scroll down and feed your sarcastic soul.

More info: annetaintor.com

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    Retro woman with a sarcastic expression saying, “didn't I just feed them yesterday?”

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    Paige Loewen
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Son: Why should I make my bed if I'm just going to sleep in it tonight? Mother: Why should I feed you if I know you're going to die someday anyways?

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    #14

    Sarcastic retro image of women baking, captioned about covering mistakes with frosting.

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    Ladies and Gentlemen
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think her children will look good all covered up in Frost :) ... {I am prepared to get down voted on this comment by all PC people out there. }

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    #17

    Two women in retro attire with sarcastic text about being paranoid in a church setting.

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    Ladies and Gentlemen
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Coz everyone here is stoned, why do you think they are singing songs for a man on a cloud?

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    #18

    Sarcastic retro image of a woman driving a car with the text: "I drive them everywhere... they drive me crazy."

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    Retro image of a woman and girl by an open fridge with text: "expiration dates are for the weak."

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    Ladies and Gentlemen
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahahahaa.. ohh fck.. that's Savage, specially with those expressions, its just funny as hell.

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    #24

    Retro woman in red dress holding phone with a humorous caption about calling her mother.

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    Ladies and Gentlemen
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unrelated - I want those telephones back everywhere, so that people will dial less and specially our lives will be relieved of stupid text messages.

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    #29

    Retro image of a man and woman cooking outdoors; woman sarcastically asking if camping is fun.

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    John Ashley
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it the man expressing this because he's the one cooking, or is it the woman... because the man is cooking?

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    #34

    Retro woman holding a dish with text overlay: "1% inspiration, 99% random stuff from the fridge." Hilariously sarcastic image.

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    Louise Brigance
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh God...Mom's using the Campbell's Soup Cook Book again...Where's the Pepto Bismol?

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    #39

    Man in chef hat holding hotdog with woman laughing, capturing hilariously sarcastic retro humor.

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    Cici Snow
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have never had a boyfriend or husband who cooks. What am I doing wrong?

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    #41

    Retro woman in a patterned dress, with text "everything matches after four martinis," showcasing sarcastic humor.

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, the couch and the curtains match. The chair , they found at the side of the road, with a "Free" sign on it.

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    #45

    Sarcastic retro image of a woman cleaning, saying she's mediocre at housekeeping, reflecting humor women will understand.

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    Agnes Jekyll
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's called not applying yourself to the job you'd rather not have

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    #48

    Retro image of a woman in bed with a sarcastic caption, reflecting women's humorous sentiments about camping.

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    Full Name
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's not to love about taking all the things you can normally do with ease and making them unnecessarily hard?

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    #49

    Retro image of a woman placing a tiara on a girl in a tutu, with humorous sarcastic text.

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    The Laugh Fan
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It depends on how you define success. We also don't know what kind of childhood most people had. Sorry! Suddenly realised I was being way too serious for this comedic submission!

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    #51

    Sarcastic retro image of women socializing, one serving drinks, with humorous text about medical marijuana.

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So THAT'S what they have in that bag. Hope they brought enough for everyone.

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    #52

    Retro family in a car with sarcastic text about needing a village to raise children, highlighting humorous vintage themes.

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "It takes a village to raise a child" No one said anything about multiple children.

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    #54

    Sarcastic retro image of a woman in a black dress with a young girl, featuring humorous text exchange.

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    Alia G.
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve said it before, but I honestly don’t really understand being embarrassed of your parents. I’m not ashamed of my parents, I understand being embarrassed FOR them, but why be ashamed the people who care for you? Parents are badass. (Yes I’m boring, but whatever)

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    #56

    Retro woman holding wine bottle with sarcastic text about pairing with internal screaming.

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the other bottles go with 1) children screaming, 2) husbands nagging, and 3) That time of the month.

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    #59

    Sarcastic retro image of a woman prioritizing wine in a vintage fridge over salad, humorously depicted.

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Priorities. You know you're not going to eat that salad, anyway.

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    #67

    Sarcastic retro image of a woman in a floral robe, with text overlay about noon, showcasing humor only women understand.

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Her husband surprised her by coming home for lunch. Her hair is styled and she has on full makeup. But she's still in her housecoat. Better check the closet...

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    #69

    Retro woman in blue dress humorously peeking through window, embodying sarcastic humor women will understand.

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    Ladies and Gentlemen
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Curtain Twitch - If only you know what I mean. "Jimmy Carr " Fans will definitely know.

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    #70

    Retro image of a woman crying, comforted by another, saying, “I'm too young for a mini-van,” capturing sarcastic humor.

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    Ladies and Gentlemen
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahahahahaha... . It made me remember a Joke = "I always pick up hitch-hikers when I am travelling, but I don't understand why they keep on complaining that they don't live in forest."

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    #72

    Retro scene with women and men in a kitchen, featuring sarcastic text about changing ideas of fun.

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    My O My
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you realize that you're really discussing cake recipies at the party

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    #76

    Retro women in kitchen with sarcastic text about pot roast, capturing the humor of old-fashioned gender roles.

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always make dinner wearing a dress, heels, and a frilly little apron. Doesn't everyone?

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    #77

    Sarcastic retro pic of a woman in a pink robe by a bathtub with "I wish this were gin" text.

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    PeachPossum
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    During Prohibition, people would make bathtub gin. That is the reference.

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    #82

    Two women in a retro kitchen, one humorously examining the linoleum floor, illustrating sarcastic scenarios.

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    Bettye McKee
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just a minute while I pick up these Legos. I'm afraid someone will step on them.

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    #83

    Sarcastic retro image of a mother and daughter at a refrigerator, with humorous text about daily chores.

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jeepers! Could they fit any more food in that refrigerator?

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    #86

    Retro woman smiling with drinks and a platter, exuding sarcastic charm.

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know what all that is, but it looks good. Especially the iced tea.

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    #88

    Retro image of a girl with pigtails using a dropper in a glass, humorously captioned about curing "embarrassing-mom syndrome".

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't do it! Your Dad will just re-marry and then you will have to deal with a step-mom.

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    #96

    Sarcastic retro image of a smiling woman with text: "Stop me before I volunteer again."

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "My house is a mess, and my kids haven't had a decent meal in weeks."

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    #97

    Two women in retro dresses humorously discussing rumor-spreading with sarcastic expressions.

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They got those tiny waists by wearing severely restrictive girdles. How did they even breathe?

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    #98

    Sarcastic retro image of a smiling woman in a red sweater holding books, with the caption about gratitude and education debt.

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now you'll spend the next 20 years of your life paying off the Student Loan.

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