The thrill of getting a new toaster for your wedding anniversary

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That's the look of a woman who's going to take that thing with her to the bath.

Part of the 1970s suburban housewife starter kit.

I'm sure I would have too in her position, if it weren't for the very easily accessible and socially acceptable amphetamines and barbiturates.

"to help you transform a tense, irritable, depressed patient into a woman who is receptive to your counsel and adjusted to her environment ... (Warning, may be habit forming)" - Dexamyl Spansule advertisement targetted at doctors from c1961 or later

"Doctor, I'm tired all the time ... even the thought of beginning a day's housework makes me tired." - Benzedrine advertisement targetted at doctors from c1952 or later

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