gold digger "She take my money, when I'm in need/Yeah she's a triflin' friend indeed/Oh, she's a gold digger, way over town/That digs on me" --Kanye West, "Gold Digger" You may have heard the term being thrown around, especially with Kanye West's hit song, but what exactly IS a gold digger? The label usually refers to someone who associates with rich people, hoping to gain access to their money. The stereotypical gold digger is a woman who marries for money--not for love--so that she becomes rich from her husband's wealth. Whether searching for financial support for her children, expensive things, or a rich and famous lifestyle, these gold diggers want access to a lot of money without having to earn it themselves. The term comes from the California Gold Rush in the 1890s when the miners became known as "gold diggers." These gold diggers flocked to California with hopes and dreams of striking gold and becoming rich overnight. Just like modern "gold diggers," their biggest concern was money--how to get it fast and in large quantities. Today, one typical characteristic of a gold digger is a huge age gap between the two people in a relationship. Large age gaps usually involve an older man with a younger woman (if it's vice versa, the man can still be known as a gold digger, and the woman might be known as his "sugar momma"). The theory is that the younger woman hopes to work her way into the will of the aging partner, so that when he dies she will have full access to his wealth. It is fairly uncommon to hear of male gold diggers, though there are probably many men playing the same game. The term "gold digger" isn't very complimentary and women who are labeled as such can be viewed by society as greedy, selfish, dumb or insensitive. Sometimes women who are involved with older men are unfairly labeled gold diggers, simply because society has certain beliefs on what makes up a healthy relationship. These beliefs include the expectation that the couple is similar in age, class and even looks (i.e. someone who is not considered too pretty or out of their partner's "league"). There are also other terms associated with gold diggers, such as "sugar daddy" and "trophy wife." A "sugar daddy" refers to a rich man who may attract younger women using his money, showering them with expensive gifts and lavish lifestyles. A "trophy wife" is a stereotypically beautiful and dumb woman who looks impressive on the arm of an older man. It is often thought that many trophy wives are gold diggers.

Comments

[G]

my parents are thirteen years apart in age
but both the 'rentals are good-looking and smart
no gold-diggers here

[patty]

my dad is 41 and my mom is 30

[Taylor]

I ain't sayin Im a gold digger, but I ain't messin' with no broke niggas =) !

[natalia]

im not a gold digger but i do like expensive things liek disiner stuff and shit.but i get mad when my grandma says to like marry a foot/basketball/soccer ect. player cuz they rich i really dont want marry a person cuz of their money i wanna marry them cuz i love em lmao

[Kayla]

Im no golddigger
I was never money hungry unlike some of these bitches today. Im dating a guy that is rich though.
people assume im with him for his cash but thats not true i never ask him for anything because if i want somthing i am capable of getting it myself.
I just dont think that should be a qaulity you should look for in a guy if you wanna good relationship

[NORMA]

HELLL YEA GUY HAVE MONEY AND WE GIVE THEM LOVE...LOL...SHOUT OUT TO ALL MY GOLD DIGGERS!!

[grey thomas]

i'm a gold digger! boys only want you for one thing.(they might relly love you) but most of the time they dont. they want to have sex with you. so im going to take your cash.
if you THINK your going to sleep wit me. i hate workin but i love money so what ever. ill play this game untill i get me own job.if a boy is stupid enough to give up his money ill take. its ass a game and i refuse to FUCKIN lose!!!!!! love me im a gold digger!

[MeenBean]

I Mean I Dont Think Im A Gold Digger.
But I Gotta Have A Nigga With Money.
Think Imma GoldDigger I Dnt Care Call It What U Want.
Im Not Sayin I Just Use Them For Their Money.
I Might Catch Feelings Too..
But I Could Never Really Fall For Someone Who Is Broke.
I Mean Be Serious If Ur Walking Down The Street And A Nigga Hop Off Da Bus N He Might Be Ard-Looking N He Tryna Bag.
But Then A Nigga Pull Up In A Bens Try To Talk To U Da Same Time N He Look Ard Too..
Who U Gonna Go To???..

Ard Then Might Not Be A Gold Digger.
But Never Settle For Less.

[melo]

Ive been called a gold digger all the time, I have a love for money, and I'm only 13 1/2. I would only date a guy who looks right and has money. I dont even have a problem with working for money, But if someone wants to give me money just for the hell of it, Im going to take it no doubt. I also, want to marry a basketball player or football player; I need the money.

[Ashley]

yo im not a gold digger but i need fine things in life some my call me a 'bitch'<-im am or 'ghetto'<- im cuz i rep s.v.p allday
so ya got a problem with me email me a bootie913@yahoo.com ya dig-ashley

[waynebradyhater]

the reason why britneys is the way she is because wayne brady ate up all her money becuse hes a fucking gold digger

[Nikoru]

I couldn't be a "gold digger". By my standards, looks are important too. I couldn't go through ten years of kissing some wrinkly old sausage, hoping I'm in the will. Now that I think about it, it's kinda mean, making someone think you like them. And if they know it's just for the money...then that's sad. c(-;

[Jasmyne]

i aint sayin i'm a gold digger, but i just like the finer things in life

[Jenna]

Well i always get called a gold digger buh i dnt find it offensive as its because i were the deisgn of it as a coat lol