Tips for Single Ladies (c. 1938)

by Anastasia on January 27, 2010

IS THERE ANYTHING more tragically hilarious than dated dating advice for women? This little photo series from 1938 had me in stitches. From passing out before the date is over (like the poor gal above) to smearing too much lipstick on a man’s handkerchief, all the dating “donts” you’ll ever need are right here.

(photos via Sad and Useless)

P.S.–TSP sister Marion has a tune to set this all to, speaking of dated dating advice.

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{ 4 comments… read them below or add one }

Sarah from Toronto Gardens January 27, 2010 at 4:57 pm

That first picture is hilarious. What exactly is going on there with the guy on the right??

Wonder how this uncouth dame snagged a date with Bob Hope.

Johanna January 27, 2010 at 5:04 pm

Now I know why I flunked out of dating!

Deborah January 29, 2010 at 7:57 pm

Horrors of horrors! Someone needs to find photos or make photos of do’s and don’ts for men!!! Jill Conner Browne does a great job of making fun of this oppressive female mating social dysfunction (OFMSD) in her books: “God Save the Sweet Potato Queens”,”The Sweet Potato Queens’ Book of Love”, and others. Such a waste of feminine fabulousness to worry about pleasing a man. Give it up, sisters.

sunshine March 10, 2010 at 9:08 am

I miss Claiming Sisterhood- when are you going to write a new post?

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