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terpkristin · 03-20-2009, 05:15 PM

Not the wild cat.
NEVER heard the phrase until Top Chef New York, and now there's a thread devoted to whether or not Hannah Storm is a cougar here.

Must be a guy thing.

/tk

sabotai · 03-20-2009, 05:16 PM

A cougar is an older woman who is into younger men. And she has to be hot.

JediKooter · 03-20-2009, 05:18 PM

Older women (typically in their 40s) who date younger men (typically in their 20s). I think the name also comes from the propensity of older women to wear leopard print clothing while being on the 'hunt' for younger men.

That's my guess and I'm sticking to it.

Young Drachma · 03-20-2009, 05:20 PM

Well this is a little better than your "who is Jim Gindin" thread.

terpkristin · 03-20-2009, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabotai

A cougar is an older woman who is into younger men. And she has to be hot.

So WHY on God's great earth was Ariane on Top Chef a cougar? Slut? Sure. Whore? Probably? Talentless in the kitchen? Absolutely. But hot? ::shudder::

/tk

sabotai · 03-20-2009, 05:46 PM

*Googles Ariane from Top Chef*

ew...

Passacaglia · 03-20-2009, 05:57 PM

Without knowing who that is, my guess is that some people can't tell the difference between old and ugly?

Karlifornia · 03-20-2009, 05:57 PM

I remember the first time hearing them called "Urban Cougars". It was right around the time Ashton and Demi Moore got together.

Cougars definitely exist, and alcohol really ups the ante.

MJ4H · 03-20-2009, 05:59 PM

Because she was older. That's probably about it. Probably just came up in conversation, someone called her that, made her feel good, etc.

cuervo72 · 03-20-2009, 06:06 PM

I didn't think "hot" was a necessary part of the equation. I've seen Lisa Rinna referred to as a cougar, and she is no longer hot (well, I'm partially guessing as I CAN'T SEE THE REST OF HER FACE BEHIND HER LIPS). The main thing is that they are older and prowling for their prey...

edit: and usually they either *think* that they are hot or are dressing as if they are 20 years younger than they really are

Philliesfan980 · 03-20-2009, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terpkristin

So WHY on God's great earth was Ariane on Top Chef a cougar? Slut? Sure. Whore? Probably? Talentless in the kitchen? Absolutely. But hot? ::shudder::

/tk

Whoa whoa whoa. Let's get one thing straight here: A Cougar does not really need to be hot.

Really all she needs to be is a 6.0 on the 10.0 scale.

In my opinion, a Cougar is someone who just looks like they want to get F***** by a younger guy, and bad. Ever see Ocean's 13? That lady was a Cougar.

Also, the term Cougar might have gotten started in the Graduate, but I could be mistaken.

AlexB · 03-20-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Philliesfan980

Whoa whoa whoa. Let's get one thing straight here: A Cougar does not really need to be hot.

Really all she needs to be is a 6.0 on the 10.0 scale.

In my opinion, a Cougar is someone who just looks like they want to get F***** by a younger guy, and bad. Ever see Ocean's 13? That lady was a Cougar.

Also, the term Cougar might have gotten started in the Graduate, but I could be mistaken.

Perfect example - the sunbather in There's Something About Mary

JonInMiddleGA · 03-20-2009, 06:10 PM

Time for a cougar?

According to this article, the term dates back to between '99 and '01, possible origin "cougardate.com" and popularized by the book Cougar: A Guide for Older Women Dating Younger Men..

And no, hotness is not a requirement as far as I'm familiar with the term.

terpkristin · 03-20-2009, 06:14 PM

Alright if hotness isn't a requirement, I guess Ariane might fit.

Still not sure how Hannah Storm is a cougar vs. a MILF, though. I mean, is she dating someone incredibly younger than her?

I know, I'm thinking about this WAY too much.

/tk

Philliesfan980 · 03-20-2009, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terpkristin

Alright if hotness isn't a requirement, I guess Ariane might fit.

Still not sure how Hannah Storm is a cougar vs. a MILF, though. I mean, is she dating someone incredibly younger than her?

I know, I'm thinking about this WAY too much.

/tk

One does not actually have to be dating someone younger than her to be called a Cougar. In fact, a Cougar probably wouldn't even want to date, just have casual sex.

In my book, Hannah Storm is a Cougar, and not a MILF.

BYU 14 · 03-20-2009, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terpkristin

Alright if hotness isn't a requirement, I guess Ariane might fit.

Still not sure how Hannah Storm is a cougar vs. a MILF, though. I mean, is she dating someone incredibly younger than her?

I know, I'm thinking about this WAY too much.

/tk

OK, I feel responsible for your anguish TK, Jon is right.
Cougar = Hotness not required
MILF = Definitely Hot

Hannah Storm = MILF and if I hooked up with her I couldn't even call her a Cougar since we are the same age

JediKooter · 03-20-2009, 06:17 PM

Stifler's mom.

BYU 14 · 03-20-2009, 06:18 PM

After thinking more I am just giving Hannah Storm her own acronym.

HAC = Hot Ass Cougar

lungs · 03-20-2009, 06:19 PM

So can a cougar be really ugly too?

Most 40somethings around here looking for younger ass are not attractive at all. Like I'd have to be completely blacked out.

Philliesfan980 · 03-20-2009, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lungs

So can a cougar be really ugly too?

Most 40somethings around here looking for younger ass are not attractive at all. Like I'd have to be completely blacked out.

Nah, if they're really ugly nobody really takes them seriously as being able to pick up younger guys. A 6? Yeah, with the right amount of booze, it's possible.

Philliesfan980 · 03-20-2009, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BYU 14

After thinking more I am just giving Hannah Storm her own acronym.

HAC = Hot Ass Cougar

Yep, that's the ultimate way of looking at it.

Because a Cougar, one who wants to have crazy sex, doesn't have to be hot, and a MILF, a hot older lady, doesn't always want younger guys.

HAC, might be the ultimate experience.

lungs · 03-20-2009, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philliesfan980

Nah, if they're really ugly nobody really takes them seriously as being able to pick up younger guys. A 6? Yeah, with the right amount of booze, it's possible.

.
For a better frame of reference, I'm from Wisconsin.

Ugly older women definitely are one of the most dangerous predators usually found in bars.

Karlifornia · 03-20-2009, 06:50 PM

A MILF and a cougar can be exclusive of each other. If the MILF isn't hitting the bars at 40 dressed in a halter top and heels, then she's a not a cougar.

In Hannah Storm a cougar? I have no idea. I would assume she's married, which still doesn't eliminate any potential cougarhood. In fact, there many cougars out there hitting their sexual peak that get bored by family life, and want a little something on the side.

JediKooter · 03-20-2009, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lungs

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For a better frame of reference, I'm from Wisconsin.

Ugly older women definitely are one of the most dangerous predators usually found in bars.

I'm glad I was not drinking anything when I read this...

lungs · 03-20-2009, 06:54 PM

I'll be hitting the local watering holes tonight. I'll have to do a field study on the local population of cougars.

terpkristin · 03-20-2009, 06:54 PM

Was just watching this week's Scrubs and Dr. Cox called one of his patients a cougar. Definitely not hot.

/tk

Captain2711 · 03-20-2009, 06:59 PM

My definition of cougar would be, like the animal, is on the prowl looking for sex with a younger man using seduction methods she accumulated over her many years of experience. A MILF is just a hot mom. I believe Hannah Storm is a MILF, although with cougar possibilities

Galaxy · 03-20-2009, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lungs

I'll be hitting the local watering holes tonight. I'll have to do a field study on the local population of cougars.

Pics please... (Or not).

BYU 14 · 03-20-2009, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lungs

I'll be hitting the local watering holes tonight. I'll have to do a field study on the local population of cougars.

I would like this filmed Steve Irwin style and posted on Youtube.....Crikey!

Radii · 03-20-2009, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terpkristin

Still not sure how Hannah Storm is a cougar vs. a MILF, though. I mean, is she dating someone incredibly younger than her?

Just in case you aren't aware, many men, myself included, are going to look at it like this:

In the world in my head, if I saw Hannah Storm across a crowded room and we made eye contact, its a near certainty that we would end up having sex. You may want to find Flasch's classic "lumberjack" post in the Hannah Storm thread as a reference. Really, the only reason Hannah and I haven't had sex is that she hasn't met me yet. And I'm a good bit younger than her. Thus, she is scientifically proven to be a cougar.

Flasch186 · 03-20-2009, 07:44 PM

the word hot slides downward quite a bit when dealing with cougars than say a 20 something year old....

Racer · 03-20-2009, 07:46 PM

I learned about cougars from watching an episode of How I met your Mother.

terpkristin · 03-20-2009, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer

I learned about cougars from watching an episode of How I met your Mother.

Aha! I'm only on disc 3 of season 1, so I must not have gotten that far yet.

/tk

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spleen1015 · 03-21-2009, 09:37 AM

Demi Moore is a cougar.

DanGarion · 03-21-2009, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terpkristin

So WHY on God's great earth was Ariane on Top Chef a cougar? Slut? Sure. Whore? Probably? Talentless in the kitchen? Absolutely. But hot? ::shudder::

/tk

NOT A COUGAR! MY EYES!!!!!! MY EYES!!!!!!

DanGarion · 03-21-2009, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuervo72

I didn't think "hot" was a necessary part of the equation. I've seen Lisa Rinna referred to as a cougar, and she is no longer hot (well, I'm partially guessing as I CAN'T SEE THE REST OF HER FACE BEHIND HER LIPS). The main thing is that they are older and prowling for their prey...

edit: and usually they either *think* that they are hot or are dressing as if they are 20 years younger than they really are

I think it's funny when the media refer to married women as cougars...

lungs · 03-21-2009, 02:16 PM

I survived a cougar attack last night.

Whoever said a cougar has to be a 6 ain't never been to Wisconsin. This one was a 2 at best.

jeff061 · 03-21-2009, 02:21 PM

My entire life I've attracted a disproportionate amount of older ladies. I am a cougar magnet. When I was consulting they'd send me to the clients with the more mature women.

It's a gift.... and a curse.

Pumpy Tudors · 03-21-2009, 02:43 PM

where all the white womens at

sterlingice · 03-21-2009, 02:48 PM

Pumpy, you don't get to post here (even with quotes from the funniest movie of all time). We know you attract all women, any time and any place.

SI

Chubby · 03-21-2009, 02:52 PM

thsi thread is useless without pics

Matthean · 03-21-2009, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chubby

thsi thread is useless without pics

Radii · 03-21-2009, 10:15 PM

This thread is no longer useless.

Galaxy · 03-21-2009, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthean

Very nice......She's more a trophy wife (I think just she married the son of one of richest men in the world) than a cougar.

Izulde · 03-21-2009, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lungs

I survived a cougar attack last night.

Whoever said a cougar has to be a 6 ain't never been to Wisconsin. This one was a 2 at best.

I know exactly the kind of shit you're talking about.

SackAttack · 03-22-2009, 01:20 AM

How has this thread gotten this far without a visit from WSUCougar?

Radii · 03-22-2009, 01:54 AM

You raise a good point SA. Now that you mention the board name(which is tied to a school nickname), the high school I went to was named the Cougars as well. I could, in fact, post a picture of myself and state that I was a Cougar. But I couldn't really do that to this thread and ruin it after a picture of Salma Hayek has already been posted,

SteveMax58 · 03-22-2009, 06:08 AM

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Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	A MILF and a cougar can be exclusive of each other. If the MILF isn't hitting the bars at 40 dressed in a halter top and heels, then she's a not a cougar. In Hannah Storm a cougar? I have no idea. I would assume she's married, which still doesn't eliminate any potential cougarhood. In fact, there many cougars out there hitting their sexual peak that get bored by family life, and want a little something on the side. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

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