Are You a Cougar?

I think I must be getting older. I remember wearing my short, leather mini when I was younger – I looked and felt sexy. Ironically, it was in that same mini (and stiletto heels) when my daughter-in-law Cheryl met me for the first time. She tells a very funny story of how I said, “So Cheryl, tell me about yourself” and how it might have been a little intimidating. 

Those days are gone. Today I hear, “you’re stunning” or “glamorous” and the famous, “I hope I look as good, when I’m you’re age.” One of my best compliments (or insults) of all time was when a young, handsome man working on the ship was starring at me. He finally said, “I think you are stunning. I’ll bet you were really beautiful when you were young.”

Just kill me now.

I’m not complaining – much. I supposed I prefer those terms rather than “old and dowdy.” But how does one go from being a “sex kitten” to “foxy” or a “Cougar?” It’s that damn age thing again. Next, it will be Grizabella (from the musical “Cats”) – the former Glamour Cat who has lost her sparkle. Yup, she’s the one that sang that famous song, “Memories.”

Memories of being young, sexy and hot. Oh well, I guess that’s what I have to look forward to. Today, I’ll settle on being a “cougar.” So let’s find out how many of you are “Cougars” with this simple quiz.

Answer Yes or No.  Each  “yes” worth 1 point

1. Are you over 40?

2. Are you attracted to guys in their 20’s and 30’s?

3. Do you think young construction workers are hot?

4. Are you hot?

5. Do you regularly workout?

6. Do you wear Stiletto’s?

7. Do you wear sexy bra’s and panties?

8. Do you wear thigh highs?

9. Do you get manicures and pedicures?

10. Do you “trim”?

11. Do you use botox?

12. Have you had any of the following: Boob job, nose job, liposuction?

13. Do you date or are you married to someone who is 3+ years older than you?

14. Do you know what a six pack is?  (No not a case of beer)

15. Would you rather be with a much younger HOT guy than a much older rich guy?

16. Do you enjoy watching gorgeous men like the Chippendale Dancers?

Bonus Round (Five points for each correct answer)

B1. What famous actress has played and appeared with a ghost, posed nude 7 month pregnant and is married to a man 16 years younger than she?

B2. The name of the 1967 movie in which Anne Bancroft seduces Dustin Hoffman?

B3. Which one of these ladies is a Cougar?  Katie Couric, Diane Sawyer, Barbara Walters. 

           

Bonus Round Answers:

1.      Demi Moore

2.      Mrs. Robinson

3.      Katie Couric

Now add up your score!

If you received 20 points or more you are some type of Cougar! Which kind?

Cougar Princess – You’re over 30 and have never dated anyone 7+ years younger but would love the opportunity to do so.

Cougar in Training – You’re not quite 40, but you like younger men.

Closet Cougar (like my friends Nancy & Tracy…or President Carter) – you are happily married but “lust in your heart.”

COUGAR – You are married to or dating a man 7+ years YOUNGER than you.

Cougar Queen – You are married to a man 7+ years OLDER than you, BUT you really like men 7+ years YOUNGER than you.

Fantasy Cougar – you are 50+ and dream about men in their 20’s and 30’s.

Grand Dame Cougar – you are 60+ and married to someone 45 or younger.

As for me, perhaps I just think of myself as my husband’s Bond Girl – Pussy Galore.