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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

#1

Retro woman in a floral dress sitting on a sofa with sarcastic text about personal space.

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My O My
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

😂 I'm gonna use this one from now on

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    #5

    Retro image of a mother happily holding a baby, with sarcastic text about parenting.

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    Norma
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, the fun of passing the dysfunction on...

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    #6

    Sarcastic retro picture of woman cleaning windows, dust rag in hand, with humorous quote about spying.

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    #7

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

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    Paige Loewen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #12

    Retro woman in elegant dress and crown with text "dress for the job you want" showcasing sarcasm.

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    Cici Snow
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to be a stay at home trophy wife.

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    #13

    Sarcastic retro image of a woman and child baking, with humorous text about valium making activities fun.

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    Ladies and Gentlemen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahahaha.. Ohh myyy goddd .. some of these are really savage!

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    #14

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

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    Ladies and Gentlemen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #15

    Vintage woman in an orange dress sitting on a sofa, with sarcastic text about cocktails and proving his mom right.

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    Norma
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This IS the b***h his mama warned him about!

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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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    Norma
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...which is back where I started! Let's have wine...

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    #19

    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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #21

    Sarcastic retro image of a woman cooking eggs with text humorously suggesting being replaced by a robot.

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    Ms. Understood
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, I'm sure a robot could make better chocolate with eggs.

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    #23

    Sarcastic retro pic of a woman in the kitchen with a cooking pot and a humorous caption about putting her needs last.

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    Nini Meow
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thats what we have been doing all the time.

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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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #28

    Sarcastic retro image of a woman at an information desk, with humorous text about stupid questions.

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    Bonny Saxon
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I notice it's a woman who's got all the answers . . .

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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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #36

    Sarcastic retro image of a woman with text: "I’m not laughing on the inside either," depicting a humorous expression.

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    Kay Ann
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't believe you. We know all well that smile.

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    #37

    Two retro women in elegant dresses with a sarcastic caption discussing "moderation" in drinking.

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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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #43

    Sarcastic retro image of a woman showing a man an empty fridge with humorous text overlay.

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That tiny fridge. I had one in the 70's.

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    #44

    Retro woman stretching in bed under pink sheets with sarcastic text about a fitness tracker recording napping as exercise.

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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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #47

    Two women chatting in a grocery store, capturing hilariously sarcastic retro vibes that women will understand.

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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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #50

    Retro image of a woman in a pink dress with text about needing "kickass shoes" to "kick a*s," surrounded by heels.

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    #51

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

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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.
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #55

    Retro image of a girl lounging on a green chair, embodying hilariously sarcastic humor with a cheeky grin.

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, that was an ugly chair, anyway.

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    #56

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

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #57

    Retro woman in red holding a kitten, sarcastic text about being called a "crazy cat lady."

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, it starts with one fluffy little kitten....

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    #58

    Sarcastic retro illustration of a woman in a kitchen with text about burning dinner and going out instead.

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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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #60

    Retro sarcastic image of a smiling woman in front of a house with humorous text about kids and doors.

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You weren't raised in a damn barn!"

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    #62

    Retro women in elegant dresses with a sarcastic caption, embodying hilarious and sarcastic themes.

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    #64

    Retro woman in a blue hat with a sarcastic caption about going home at five o'clock.

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    #65

    Sarcastic retro image of a woman on a phone saying, "long story short: I made bail," humorously reflecting women's experiences.

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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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #68

    Sarcastic retro image of a smiling woman in a kitchen with a text bubble saying "think of me as a challenge."

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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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #71

    Two women in retro dresses converse in a vintage kitchen, showcasing hilariously sarcastic retro humor with text overlays.

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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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #78

    Retro illustration of three smiling adults outdoors, with sarcastic captions about smoking and smiling.

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The grass is greener on our side of the fence.

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    #80

    Sarcastic retro illustration of women engineers holding a blueprint, captioned about building a drone that delivers cocktails.

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Necessity is the Mother of Invention.

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    #81

    Sarcastic retro image of a woman in a checkered apron, holding dough messily. Humorous text about skipping a bake sale.

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I swear! My MIL gave me the recipe!"

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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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    #84

    Retro woman with a sarcastic expression, featuring text: "high maintenance doesn't begin to cover it."

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    adoracat
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh yeah, he says that about me all the time, lol!

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    #86

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

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #89

    Sarcastic retro woman in glasses with a playful martini reference, black gloves, and a white hat.

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine have a salted edge and a slice of lime.

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    #90

    Retro illustration of a smiling woman by a pool, with a text overlay about hot weather and frozen margaritas.

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    Petra Rola Cole
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha, how the man in the back is checking her out...

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    #93

    Retro depiction of women finding keys next to a jello mold in a vintage kitchen scene.

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Oh, I've done that before, too, Sally"

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    #94

    Retro image of a woman on a yellow float in a pool with the text "you know me... busy, busy!"

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someday, I'll learn o swim without this silly float.

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    #95

    Retro image of woman stretching in bed, captioned with sarcastic text about youth.

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    Diane Mackereth
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    now she can change that nightmare of a sleeping gown

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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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #102

    A woman in a retro dress sits on a chair with a sarcastic quote about aging.

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