tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657821442328527541.post1312218739924238042..comments2024-03-23T08:27:26.396-04:00Comments on The Naughty Girls Next Door: Whence the Term "Cougar"?Ellie McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11718759165263708884noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657821442328527541.post-49859776322684903982009-04-18T14:59:00.000-04:002009-04-18T14:59:00.000-04:00Uhm, there are two other threads in the garment re...Uhm, there are two other threads in the garment relating to the origin of the term:<br /><br />1) In "The Graduate", Mrs. Robinson is seen in at least one scene wearing a top layer with animal print motifs, including the skin patterns of predatory felines (aka "leopard spots"). Urbanites are likely to sloppily lump all wild cats together.<br /><br />2) Those Canadian hockey players may have been inspired by the story of the Vancouver Island pioneer woman "Cougar Annie", who at 73 married a man many years younger than her. You can wikipedia it.<br /><br />Definition drift has the term meaning something much more female friendly and stylish than was likely originally intended a decade ago. -Wouldn't want to be too blunt when weak widdle gals with their delicate sensibilities are concerned...Martian Bachelornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657821442328527541.post-45473292049475924402008-07-09T18:53:00.000-04:002008-07-09T18:53:00.000-04:00I don't like the term "cougar," but I like reading...I don't like the term "cougar," but I like reading older women/younger men stories. <BR/><BR/>I enjoy reading stories that flip the script a little and show a heroine who isn't too innocent, who has some worldly knowledge, who knows what she wants and goes after it, even if the hero is younger.Michelle Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18085418536742452960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657821442328527541.post-9000060369829243282008-07-03T15:02:00.000-04:002008-07-03T15:02:00.000-04:00It'll sell, Liza :-) Your work's absolutely awesom...It'll sell, Liza :-) Your work's absolutely awesome, and hot as a summer day in Wisconsin. Just hope it sells soon, 'cause I can't wait to read it!<BR/><BR/>EdenEden Rivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313530070124643379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657821442328527541.post-90844304258441714562008-07-03T10:37:00.000-04:002008-07-03T10:37:00.000-04:00I discovered an appreciation for "cougar" stories ...I discovered an appreciation for "cougar" stories after reading KyAnn's All Lycan's Eve. ;-) Which inspired me to write one called Hot For Teacher, although Lord only knows if it'll sell. LOL<BR/><BR/>Great blog, Eden!Donna Marie Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642269808104367931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657821442328527541.post-34765681845459044972008-07-03T10:17:00.000-04:002008-07-03T10:17:00.000-04:00Oh, just re-read that, and I meant to say 20-somet...Oh, just re-read that, and I meant to say 20-somethings coming on to *older* women, lol. Makes no sense without that bit...Eden Rivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313530070124643379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657821442328527541.post-60910308535784022652008-07-03T10:16:00.000-04:002008-07-03T10:16:00.000-04:00Hey Minx,Yep, stories about young 20-somethings co...Hey Minx,<BR/><BR/>Yep, stories about young 20-somethings coming on to women at bars are pretty common. I sort of got the impression that the invention of the word "Cougar" involved a teen FANTASY of being pursued by a ferocious older woman, lol. <BR/><BR/>EdenEden Rivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313530070124643379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657821442328527541.post-18325831446677278152008-07-03T10:11:00.000-04:002008-07-03T10:11:00.000-04:00Hey KyAnn,No doubt about it, women are starting to...Hey KyAnn,<BR/><BR/>No doubt about it, women are starting to embrace the term. The important thing, I think, is that the market is more and more responsive to what women want to read, and trends reflect that :-) My motto is "The more love, the better!"<BR/><BR/>EdenEden Rivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313530070124643379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657821442328527541.post-41322818594586375102008-07-02T20:30:00.000-04:002008-07-02T20:30:00.000-04:00I love ow/ym stories, especially when the younger ...I love ow/ym stories, especially when the younger man is portrayed as a strong man who knows what he wants. The funny thing is, the term "cougar" portrays the woman as the hunter when in many case younger men are the ones hunting!<BR/><BR/>I've known quite a few men who appreciate older women who know who they are and don't play games. <BR/><BR/>Go ladies!!<BR/><BR/>MinxMinx Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08984723340148955790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657821442328527541.post-81852024175459318032008-07-02T20:01:00.000-04:002008-07-02T20:01:00.000-04:00Great topic Eden. and the definite buzz word aroun...Great topic Eden. and the definite buzz word around the watercooler.<BR/><BR/>I remember recently having a good debate over the term with a fellow author. <BR/><BR/>My story Impulsive Pleasures was originally titled "The Cougar and the Best Man." At the time I wrote the story, (early 2006) the term wasn't as used as it is now. mostly I heard the term used by younger men looking for cougars. <BR/><BR/>I have a book out now called The Cougar Meets Her Master. I also use the term in All Lycan's Eve. (That story is an older woman with a perceived younger man. she then discovers he's much older but werewolves age differently.)<BR/><BR/>but here was the opinion I brought to the discussion.<BR/><BR/><BR/>To summarize MSNBC and an article they did on the term cougar.<BR/><BR/>There are some who find the term offensive but also those who think otherwise. MSNBC and the female writer brought a different perspective. <BR/><BR/>The article said that the term should actually empower women and not judge them. She defined a cougar as a woman who is proud of her choice of status and has maintained her looks and self-worth. She is confident of her body, even if it changes through the years.<BR/><BR/><BR/>KyAnnKyAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018088809362005340noreply@blogger.com