Saturday, 24 September 2011
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Where Them [Gold-Diggers] At?
Is the gold-digging woman dead? Or, has she manifeseted into some kind of modern gold-digger whom we can't quite detect as easily?I can't wrap my head around such a concept. We see it in Hollywood-- these women who, historically, plan to marry a rich man and take his entire wealth. Yet it seems to me that with the way our world is changing, people are after love in a marriage first and foremost before monetary stability.
Take "Legally Blonde," for example. Ali Larter's character, Brooke, is widowed. Her late husband, Hayworth, was filthy rich and a good deal older than she. She is on trial for the murder of Hayworth because it is believed that she married him for the money. She didn't-- she wasn't a gold-digger.
Then, we have another modern example of gold-digging-- only this time the 'digger in question is a man. In Destiny's Child's song "Bills, Bills, Bills" Beyonce sings about a man who uses his girlfriend for cash to pay his "automobills" and more.
Does this properly exemplify the elimination of the female gold-digger? Or, is it just a tired topic?
I know plenty of women who joke about marrying a rich man, but the reality (at least for them) is that they're all really after love and companionship.
Are the gold-digging women stealthily hiding? Have you ever been involved with a gold-digger-- female or male?
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Everyone is after love and companionship, but I think most girls would rather have their guy be rich than poor. But I think to guys, whether the girl has money or not, it doesn't matter. At least not for me.
Pop culture and reality aren't always closely linked.
@lewk@xanga - though they're still linked more closely than i would prefer. *turns on tv and shudders*
The one lady in the front looks like "she" is packing. Lol
Even just looking at pop culture, what about the show millionaire matchmaker? All the women that flock to mixers to battle for one man with money? Gold diggers don't seem dead to me.
@Megan - there are a few exceptions, but most people just see millionaire matchmaker as a joke, that's the whole appeal. no one takes it seriously. that said, women do like it when a guy is at least financially stable.
Your few examples are pop culture references, nice.
I saw Golddigger hanging out with Goldfinger the other day at a formal party. They looked happy as they slow danced to the James Bond Goldfinger song. Like over at YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy_PJODH3p0&feature=related
You obviously don't listen to enough gossip.
I love men with money. I love it when they buy me things, I love it when they pamper me, I love all of it.
yeah, not fun.
I have a tiny bit of a gold digger streak in me, I guess. I like fairly nerdy guys. I want a smart guy who does something with his life. I've dated guys who don't have much going on in their life and it really just does not work out. Being that I love a nerdy guy, a lot of them tend to have well paying jobs. My plan is to marry an engineer. That way I have the kind of man I'm attracted to, on top of not having to worry too much about money (since I am going to be a teacher). Chances are high that this plan wont work out, but I am definitely serious about it. So in a way that is gold digging, since I plan on marrying rich. But I also plan on staying with that guy forever, and still having my own job so I wouldn't be a total mooch.
are you joking?? of course it's still around! girls may not say ooh i just want a man with money because no guy would date her but no it's definitely still around, i know waaaay too many people like that. it's sad, but true.
as if the rich guy doesn't know that a hot woman would actually like his fugly ass if he weren't rich. so he clearly knows what he's getting himself into and isn't the "victim" and she knows what she's getting into, too. some rich guys aren't ugly or fat but yeah, it is a relationship where both know what's up, so he shouldn't be whining if he willingly pampers her or buys her things. or vice versa if the woman is the rich one.
Honestly, from what I have seen, the tables have turned. In my experience, I haven't seen girls taking advantage of their boyfriends nearly as much as boyfriends taking advantage of the girl's money and resources.
Again, this is only what I have seen going on with the people that surround me. I'm not claiming this to be the majority.i prefer love and companionship but hey if the man is rich then its a win win for me
The qualities I like in men usually equate to making a lot of money. Though not always. I dated a guy who was in a band, managing it and setting up shows, along with teaching families piano and guitar. He didn't have much money (he worked as broker for a bit then blew through all the money with a BMV) but he still was smart and driven. I knew he COULD makes tons of money, he was just choosing not to because he preferred to pursue his passion. Which I was cool with. We just didn't go out much.
ima aman ill married a rich guys, shoot, y not, the love will come becuz we shared love and money is object to love DUHH, how do u expect to live poor and be happy, IF YALL living with ur moms and dads.. lols. not me ..
I don't want to get married but if I did it would not be for money.
if i couldn't have the guy i'm currently with now.
which i've been with him for almost 3 years,
i'd be a gold digger.
I know way too many women who are gold diggers... They still exist.
I had a guy use me for money. :(
Hello Hugh Hefner & his numerous playmates ?!?!?!
read this* article it'll give you a better image:
http://www.vancouversun.com/life/China+urging+gold+digging+girls+marry+love+money/5289599/story.html
Lol, citing movies and songs for reference. That's some serious research you did!