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I love the word cougar. LOVE. It's great. Most of the time women are depicted as meek, shy, submissive little lambs. But COUGAR! RRRROOOOWWWWWLL! Preying upon week, defenseless, (and blissfully sexy) younger men! Sorry, but I consider this a compliment! That's right boys, beware! You're defenses are useless, LOL!
I guess I'm not sure when the Cougar term became a bad thing. True I've never called someone that but if I heard it, I would assume older woman, younger man and she's probably hot and most def has a nice body. Oh and she probably takes care of herself. Is robbing the cradle wrong too or bridezilla? If my BM or MOH calls me that I laugh and say watch it or I'll make them wear trucker hats and grandma shoes. That puts people in their place.
Not a fan. I have had to put up with it a lot... Cougar is a term that started in Vancouver BC at the Whistler area bars and hockey games to describe well to do older women (usually wearing animal prints) who come to prey on younger men for solely shallow purposes. I don't think it's very nice.
Most reliable link I can find as to the word origin.
http://thestar.com.my/english/story.asp?file=/2007/10/17/lifefocus/19059904&sec=lifefocus
I think some people have felt comfortable reclaiming the term and embracing it, but not so for me :)
There's a similar word used to describe older guys who prey on younger women... here it is: "man".
lol @ Mr. Bee! That's hilarious!
I have pretty mixed feelings about the word. I've been called it a few times, but in a mostly joking manor. I can see why most women have a hard time with it, though.
Along with Mr. Bee's comment, here are some other terms. I like "manther"!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_disparity_in_sexual_relationships
@Mr. Bee: How true! My FI is 12 years older than me & no one has a problem with it... if anything he gets high-fives.
I will agree that the word "Cougar" should be banished from the english language! I think it used to be a compliment (an attractive woman taking matters into her own hands), but now people are using the term in a mean way.
I have no problems with the word. I've never been called one, but it reminds me of that tv show "Cougartown" with Courteney Cox... and she's SUPER HOT! 
@Mr.Bee: haha! I guess that sounds better than a cradle robber :)
OMG MrBee, that was an actual Laugh.Out.Loud!!
I also love "manther!" (Hugh Hefner anyone?)
@DG: That's a crazy origin!! I always thought it was related to Aspen women!
I posted my thoughts on this here:
http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/cougar
Hate it, think it's demeaning, sexist, and derogatory. But I have to say, Mighty Sapphire, that is an awesome way to reclaim it! Reminds me of women reclaiming the word "pussy." It's a magical, mighty muscle, why demean it? Anyway.
No I don't like it.
Thanks for the info DG. That's so interesting. Especially the animal print part.
I secretly think it's awesome, but I only really apply the term to those really nasty older women who look all fake baked and decked out in jewelery and dripping in sparkles and are dressed all skanky at the bar hitting on the 20 year olds! They're not looking for a relationship, they're looking for a piece of action! In fact, my mom has a habit of stealing my clothes and I'll tell her she's dressing "cougar" and she'll go, "oh no!" and give it back.
Ok maybe Madonna's a cougar, too....=]
But normal people? No, not cougars at all!
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who's with me on this??
i have been called a cougar before because i have often dated younger guys. can i help it if i'm not an old fuddy duddy?