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About This Quiz
While it's so common for men to date younger women that there's not even a vocabulary word for this phenomenon, older women who dare to date outside their peer group get their own nickname: cougar. This term is somehow both complimentary and derogatory, implying that these women are as sleek and wild as mountain cats while also being predatory.Â
Unfair as it is to judge women differently for behavior that men routinely get away with, you can't deny that the cougar stereotype is a major part of modern culture. Some older women, with their great looks and strong self-confidence, seem to embody the cougar image, intriguing their neighbors with their daring fashion, bold makeup, long nails and knowing air. Are you one of them?
In this quiz, we're going to diagnose just how cougar-like you are by asking you whether you'd date a bartender, how you'd go about hiring a pool boy and the exact number of leopard-print items you own. Through questions about your beachwear, big dreams and perfect theme song, we'll be able to figure out whether you're flirtier than Samantha Jones or more buttoned-up than a Sunday school teacher.Â
Are you ready to find out if there's a cougar hidden inside of you? Stop watching "Desperate Housewives" and take this quiz!
Let's say you have a pool and can afford a pool boy. Which of these pool boys would you hire?
A seasoned pool professional with an appealing tan
A college boy in need of extra money who looks exactly like Zac Efron
A ruggedly attractive mid-twenties guy with his own pool service business
Whichever pool service professional had the best reviews on Angie's List
Sun's out, so you're going to the beach! What will you be wearing?
A black one-piece bathing suit
A cherry red string bikini
A bright pink scoop neck bathing suit with cut-outs over the waist
A T-shirt, linen pants and a straw sun hat
When's the last time you went to the club?
Two years ago
Yesterday, duh
Last month
I've never been to a club!
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Hollywood is making a sitcom about your life. What should the theme song be?
"Independent Women" by Destiny's Child
"Bad Girls" by M.I.A.
"Nasty" by Janet Jackson
“Happy Together†by The Turtles
Imagine a genie can give you perfect hair with a simple wave of his hand. What kind of hair do you ask him for?
Foxy short hair, like Halle Berry's
Long blonde waves, like Blake Lively's
Long, straight black hair, like Kim Kardashian's
A fun shag, like Alexa Chung's
Blushing, your son's 22-year-old best friend asks you if you'd "like to get dinner sometime." He looks like a young Brad Pitt. What do you say?
"I'm tempted, but I don't think my son would like it."
"Yes, yes, yes. How about tonight?"
"Maybe. I think we should ask my son's permission first."
"Absolutely not. I'm old enough to be your mother!"
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How much makeup do you wear?
Foundation, blush, mascara and lipstick
The works, including false eyelashes, contouring, a smokey eye and red lip stain
A full face of "no-makeup makeup" that makes me look like I'm not wearing anything
Mascara and a touch of eyebrow pencil
You've just joined a dating app and are getting all kinds of messages. Which of these potential boyfriends do you reply to first?
A cute guy two years younger than me who loves sailing
A 25-year-old bartender with a dangerous mustache
A 31-year-old banker with a motorcycle and a love of fine literature
A hiking store manager who's seven years older and owns his own condo
Which celebrity's style resonates with you the most?
Angelina Jolie
SofÃa Vergara
Posh Spice, obviously
Princess Kate, of course
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A very handsome man has moved in next door. How will you get his attention?
I'll bring over a tray of brownies to welcome him to the neighborhood.
I'll put on a pair of short-shorts and wash my car in the driveway.
I'll invite him to my next cook-out while wearing my cutest sun dress.
I'll go about my daily business. If he's really interested in me, he'll introduce himself.
Be honest: what's your most "cougar-like" behavior?
I try to look younger than I am.
I keep up with popular trends in music, film and pop culture.
I'm a big flirt.
I date younger men!
Recently, many female celebrities have been dating younger men. What's your favorite cougar/younger man pairing?
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon
Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher
Kate Beckinsale and Pete Davidson
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden
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What's the longest period of time that you've gone without a date?
Six months
Two weeks
Seven weeks
Three years
Let's talk about big dreams. In the next five years, would you rather travel the world on your own, get married or experience unprecedented career success?
I'd like to find a permanent partner.
I want to travel far and wide!
I dream of leaning in and attaining real career success.
I don't bother dreaming big; I prefer to focus on small, manageable goals.
You're going to a costume party that will be attended by tons of hot divorced dads. Which costume will you choose?
I'll go as a cute fairy.
I'll go as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.
I'll dress up as a saucy schoolgirl.
I'll be a beekeeper.
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Are you a Charlotte, a Samantha, a Carrie or a Miranda?
I'm a Charlotte. I like guys a lot but am a serial monogamist.
I'm a Samantha. I love dating, but no man will ever tie me down.
I'm a Carrie. I think of myself as a romantic but am capable of being happy with many men.
I'm a Miranda. I'm not looking for love; there are much more important things in life!
How many leopard-print items do you own?
I have a leopard-print throw pillow.
I've got leopard-print dresses, skirts, scarves, sheets ...
My favorite top is a tight leopard-print off-the-shoulder blouse.
I have never and would never buy anything leopard-print.
Your BFF offers to set you up on a date. You could have dinner with an IT manager fifteen years older than you or a surfer/retail employee fifteen years younger than you. Who do you pick?
The IT manager. He sounds like someone who might be ready to settle down.
The surfer. I mean, he's a surfer!
I'd hesitate and pick the surfer at the last minute. I don't want to be with someone who's a lot older than me.
The IT manager. The surfer's just a kid with no earning potential.
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Do you like being cat-called?
Not really, but it's a little bit flattering.
Yes! That's how I know I've still got it.
Sometimes it's fun, sometimes it's annoying, but I'd be sad if it ever stopped.
No, it's harassment!
It's a hot summer day. What are you drinking?
A mug of homemade lemonade
A deliciously minty mojito
A glass of rosé
An iced tea
Which one of these guys sounds like the perfect boyfriend?
An attractive Swedish masseuse named Lars
A video game designer named Tom who runs marathons
A carpenter named Rob with strong, tan arms
No one! I don't want a steady boyfriend; I want to date, date, date!
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Would you rather babysit a room full of cranky toddlers, a room full of cranky dogs or a room full of cranky men?
A room of cranky dogs. I love puppies, especially when they're grumpy!
A room of cranky men. I know how to flirt guys into a better mood.
A room of cranky toddlers. I adore kids.
I'm not that great at calming others down; usually, people have to cheer me up instead.
Do you kiss on the first date?
No, that's too intense for me.
Yes, of course. It's a date, not church.
Yes, if I really connect with the other person.
My first dates usually take place online, so kissing is impossible.
You've invited an interesting man over for dinner. How do you add romance to your home?
I plug in an air freshener and put fresh flowers on the table.
I light some candles, dim the lights and put soft music on the stereo.
I make sure the house is immaculately clean.
I slip into a short, silky dress. Game over.
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Mae West was the original cougar. Which of these sassy Mae West quotes do you like best?
"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough."
"When I'm good I'm very, very good, but when I'm bad, I'm better."
"When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I've never tried before."
"Say what you want about long dresses, but they cover a multitude of shins."
Let's say you meet a guy who's perfect in every way, except that he's significantly younger. What's the biggest age gap you would tolerate in a relationship?
Five years. Any more and we might be too different.
20 years or more. Age is just a number!
Ten years. That's not really such a big gap.
One year. I think the most successful relationships are between people who are roughly the same age.
To make yourself more beautiful, which of these actions would you be willing to take?
Spray-tanning
Botox
Lip filler injections
Spin class
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On a scale of one to ten, how comfortable are you with making the first move?
3. I'm capable of making the first move, but I think it's a bad strategy.
9. I know what I want and I'm not afraid to go for it.
6. I know how to pick up a guy, but I often wait for them to approach me first.
0. Making the first move sounds scary!
Which "Desperate Housewives" character do you identify with the most?
Susan. She was so vulnerable and I found her quest for love relatable.
Edie. She was hot, hilarious and cougar-tastic!
Gabby. She was super funny, honest and, of course, so fashionable.
Lynette. She was so smart, real and no-nonsense.
Would you rather be single forever but go on lots of dates, or be married to one person forever yet feel kind of bored with him?
I'd want to be married. Dating is so much work!
I'd prefer to be single forever. Life's too short to spend with someone you don't like.
I think I'd choose to be married, but if I didn't like my husband, I'd probably stray.
I can't choose. Both options sound terrible.
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