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By Mama M

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When I was asked to write a “guest post” for In the Media… I had to think long and hard about what to write. I must’ve started a draft 47 times… only to delete it, grab another pop (yes, I say pop…I’m from MinneSOOOOta, dontchaknow…), and settle myself back in for another go at it.

Then the lightbulb went on… and suddenly, bright as day, I could see what I needed to post about.

The sudden, seemingly overnight, influx of cougars in our population.

 

Is it just a new awareness of them? Have they been around like this for ages? Or, is the media promoting this cougar trend?

And, friends… I’m talkin’ ‘bout Old Lady cougars! (Personally, I’d much rather be referred to as a Lynx… but, to each their own!)

Honest to pete, though… I was recently “accused” (half jokingly, I think!!) that if a woman thinks a much younger man is attractive, she’s called a “Cougar” and “that’s hot”… but, if a man thinks a young starlet is hot, he’s a pig and is “sick”.

Fact or Crap?

Both, I think!

See, in my mind, a “Cougar” is a trashy, older woman on the prowl for a younger man. Not Demi-esque… she’d never be trashy in my book. I’ll admit I was a little weirded out by her marriage to Ashton at first… but I’m thinking more like, if Joan Rivers tried to hustle Taylor Lautner.

*Shudder* 

*Gag*

 

And, a man, on the hunt for a pretty young thang is just as sleazy and trashy in my eyes… like Jack Nicholson, going after Taylor Swift, or something.

But…BUT!!! I’ve found that there is a sort of “joke”, a kind of poke in the ribs amongst we “mama’s” about being “Cougars”.

Kinda, sorta, maybe just a little…we think it’s funny to declare our admiration of a young, good looking man…and label ourselves “Cougars”?

Joe Jonas, anyone?

How ‘bout the aforementioned Taylor Lautner?

Or…anyone for a little Zac attack?!!

Now, if someone my age declared Justin Beiber her jailbait…I’d certainly hafta slap her upside the head, and offer a picture of Nick Jonas instead. Justin Beiber’s like, 12, isn’t he?!?!

Okay… sorry… sidetracked!

So… what’s your take?

Is the media all over this new “Cougar trend”… promoting it like a hot new pair of Manolos?

Is there a sort of “double standard” cougar-label?

Old lady cougars = trashy

Youngish lady cougars = hot

Or…am I just trying to justify the Taylor Lautner “Tiger Beat” photo on my wall?

Mama M. is a thirtysomething mother of 5, wife to Mr. Wonderful, and part-time labor and delivery nurse. While her family is her passion, she’s quite certain her “moonlighting” gig as an L&D nurse has got to be the best career there is! Her life is nothing short of chaos with her five crooked halos…and she’d have it no other way!You can find her over at her blog, My Little Life.

By Working Mommy

Unlike the members of the “Academy Elite”..I do not watch the Oscars for the awards. I mean, sure they are a symbol of everything that is great in the movie-world…but the fashion…now THAT is the real draw!! I can only imagine how many up-and-coming designers mimic the beauty (or stay FAR away from the craziness) that can be seen on the red carpet. So, folks…lets take a look back at the good, the bad and the GOD awful!!

*Note: If you don’t agree with me…that is okay…these are my opinions…I am entitled to them

The Good

Queen Latifah
In the days leading up to the Oscars, the “experts” (if you can call them that) predicting a lot of bright, bold colors for the ladies. For once, though, I am really happy to see that Queen Latifah decided to buck the bold, loud fashions she usually wears and went for a VERY classy pastel number. She definitely pulled off this bedazzled one-shoulder dress.

WM Grade: A

Giuliana Depandi
Oh how I love this woman! If ever there was a fashionista who doesn’t get enough credit – Giuliana is her. Not only does she have a FAB figure to pull off almost ANY style, but she can also pull off any color she wants! For the Oscars she chose a great empire-waist dress with a fun ruched detail to the left side.

WM Grade: A

Jake Gyllenhaal
I figured the men needed a little credit as well…and who better for “The Good” category than Jake?! He has this mystery about him while still pulling off the boy-next-door look. In the end, though, a tux is a tux…it takes a LOT of work to screw it up…but Jake makes his look GOOD!

WM Grade: Yumminess A

Matt Damon
Thank GOODNESS!!! Not only does Matt Damon look DASHING in his tuxedo, but his lovie – Luciana Barroso – wore the perfect dress for her. Take note ladies…pale pink is MEANT to be worn by someone with a darker skin tone. Beautiful!

WM Grade: A

Gabourey Sidibe
I had never heard of this little spit-fire before Oscar night. I am not an avid movie-goer and didn’t even hear of the movie “Precious”. The leading lady – Gabourey – was really able to pull off the bright blue bedazzled dress. Her red carpet comment, “If fashion was porn, this dress is the money shot” just made me like her THAT much more – hands down!

WM Grade: B

The Bad

Charlize Theron
Thank goodness SOMEONE wore color. What is with all of the nude/white/cream colored dresses?! They especially don’t do anyone lacking a tan any justice. Those boobie flowers are also a grade dropper. I had to hang my head when I saw this dress. She gets a high grade thanks to wearing the right SHAPE at least.

WM Grade: C

Maggie Gyllenhaal
Maggie’s lack of skin color and her apparent love for kitchy t-shirt creations from amusement parks knocked her down a few rungs. Seriously…this is the OSCARS…not Kings Dominion!

WM Grade: D

Jennifer Lopez
I am not going to lie…the ONLY reason that J Lo wasn’t put in the God Awful category is because, well, she IS J Lo! The truth is her frame just wasn’t made for that dress…nor were her boobies!!

WM Grade: D

Vera Farmiga
Anyone else think she looks kind of like an ameoba from the movie “Finding Nemo”?? Well, at least it is a bright color…that is this dress’s ONLY redeeming quality!

WM Grade: D

The Ugly God Awful

Nicole Richie
Usually a fashion-forward pioneer, Nicole really BLEW this one! A combination of color-blind and frumpy, this dress should never be worn by anyone…EVER. The designer probably created this design for a model who is 6-feet tall, stick thin and is in her 50′s…not by a 20-something fashionista!

WM Grade: F

Sarah Jessica Parker
Oh SJP…you used to be Sex and the City…but now you’re just deplorable! What were you THINKING when you chose to wear that dress?! Wait…I know…you WEREN’T! Yellow isn’t your color and the shape of that dress (or lack thereof) makes you look pregnant! That is definitely something I would wear to cover my belly…not Oscar-worthy, I’m afraid!

WM Grade: F

Molly Ringwald
The whole flowing goddess thing you’ve got going on…it just isn’t you. Especially not with those bangs! We all had such high hopes for you after Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink and Breakfast Club…what HAPPENED to you?!

WM Grade: F

Sandra Bullock
Last, but CERTAINLY not least, is Sandra Bullock. I can only imagine how much flack I am going to catch for this one. The woman BLENDS into the dress. If I knew that I was guaranteed the BEST friggin ACTRESS award, then I would most definitely have chosen a better dress. SB looks great for her age, but the dress is crap!

WM Grade: F

What do you think? Do you agree? What were your Oscar hits and misses… on the red carpet, that is?!?!

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