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.

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Retro image of a woman in a floral dress with a sarcastic caption about personal space.

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    Retro woman in green dress scrubbing wall, text: "Cleaning one thing just makes everything else look dirtier."

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    Woman in a retro kitchen with sarcastic text about unappreciated cooking efforts.

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    Retro pic of a smiling woman holding a baby, text reads "parenting... when messing up your own life just isn't enough."

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    Retro woman cleaning window with dust rag, humorous caption suggests spying.

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

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    Sarcastic retro image of a smiling woman with text "sure, I set a bad example... fortunately my kids pay no attention to me."

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    Retro woman smiling with a fluffy cat, text reads "cats don’t care if you’re crazy" for sarcasm humor.

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    Retro woman sitting on a sofa with a yellow skirt, captioned "a woman's work is never done," highlighting sarcastic humor.

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    Retro image of a woman smiling at a sewing machine with sarcastic text about making your own size.

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    Woman in a vintage dress and tiara with text overlay, blending sarcasm with retro style.

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    Retro women in a kitchen baking a cake with sarcastic text about mistakes and frosting.

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    Retro image of a woman in a vintage dress on a sofa, showcasing sarcastic humor.

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    Retro image of a smiling woman with two children, featuring sarcastic text about kids cleaning and going to bed.

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    Sarcastic retro woman in a car, captioned "I drive them everywhere... they drive me crazy."

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    Retro image of a woman and girl smiling at an open fridge with caption about expiration dates being for the weak.

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    Sarcastic retro illustration of woman at stove with to-do list: procrastinate, coffee break, repeat.

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    Sarcastic retro image of a woman cooking eggs, humorously suggesting she'd welcome being replaced by a robot.

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    Sarcastic retro image of women walking swiftly in dresses, with humorous text about children catching up.

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    Sarcastic retro image of a woman in a kitchen, pointing at a stove with humorous text about putting her needs last.

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    Retro woman holding phone with sarcastic caption about doing something scary like calling her mother.

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    Retro woman bending over with sarcastic text about yoga and wine.

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    Retro couple with text: "Love makes the world go 'round, but vodka makes it spin."

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    Retro scene with a woman standing and a man sitting on a couch, captioned with sarcastic text about an "okay, I guess" response.

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    Retro scene with a woman at an information desk, highlighting sarcastic humor in a playful, vintage style.

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    Retro illustration of a cooking scene with sarcastic text, highlighting humor women understand.

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    Retro image of a woman offering a treat to a dog, captioned with a sarcastic remark about parenting challenges.

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    Retro woman with sarcastic expression, wearing lace gloves and hat, with text about mascara running.

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    Retro woman in a yellow dress and eye mask, humorously questioning dust presence, highlighting sarcastic retro vibes.

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    Sarcastic retro image of a woman in a coat, holding a purse, with humorous text about dieting frustrations.

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    Sarcastic retro image of a woman holding a dish labeled "1% inspiration, 99% random stuff from the fridge" in a vintage kitchen.

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    Sarcastic retro image of a woman in bed, surrounded by flowers, captioned “I dreamed my whole house was clean.”

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    Sarcastic retro image of a woman in a vintage dress with text: "I'm not laughing on the inside either."

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    Two retro women in vintage dresses with a sarcastic caption about moderation.

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    Retro woman in floral dress, humorously questioning her purpose for entering a vintage-styled room.

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    Retro couple with a hotdog; woman smirking, man in chef's hat. Sarcastic humor only women understand.

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    Retro pic of a man reading to a child with caption about a handsome prince working himself into an early grave.

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    Retro woman in a floral dress with a sarcastic caption: "Everything matches after four martinis," in a vintage setting.

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    Retro woman gazing into hand mirror with sarcastic expression, vintage style.

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    Woman in bed with text overlay humorously critiquing fitness trackers, relevant to sarcastic retro pics theme.

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    Retro woman in a green blouse and apron humorously admits to being mediocre at housekeeping with a sarcastic remark.

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    102 Hilariously Sarcastic Retro Pics That Only Women Will Truly Understand

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    Retro women chatting at a grocery store, highlighting sarcastic humor through a playful text reference to social media.

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    Retro woman in bed with "I love not camping" text, capturing sarcastic humor.

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    Sarcastic retro image of a woman fixing a girl's tiara, with humorous text overlay questioning fame and happy childhoods.

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