OK, the concept of MILFs existed long before American Pie appeared on cinema screens. However, there was no specific term for older women interested in younger men. Not to mention, in movies that came before, MILFs were always portrayed in a negative way. This all changed with this raunchy team comedy.
In many ways, Stifler’s mom paved the way for future MILFs. Let’s take a look at how the movie helped to coin the term and how it changed the way people viewed hot older women. You will realize that American Pie does deserve a place in cinematic history.
How did the word MILF start?
It’s unclear when the term MILF was first used in the media. However, no one can deny that it was American Pie that helped it become a “household” term.
There were a few reasons for this. First, the movie became unbelievably popular – one of those films that everyone just had to watch, not just teens. This meant that a larger number of people were exposed to the MILF, ensuring that it became a common term.
There is also the fact that the movie took the time to break down what MILF meant. It also featured the gorgeous Jennifer Coolidge aka Stifler’s mom as the ideal of what a MILF was supposed to look like.
Stifler’s mom’s undeniable hotness and the popularity of the movie also meant that the taboo surrounding older women dating younger men was lifted a bit. It also helped that Jennifer Coolidge was every teenage boy’s crush for quite a while.
These days, MILF is probably one of the best-known terms used to describe attractive older women. You can thank the movie for this.
How the Movie Helped MILFs Everywhere
Now, let’s take a look at how the movie helped promote MILFs both then and now.
As mentioned, American Pie wasn’t the first movie to deal with older women dating or hooking up with younger men. After all, The Graduate is probably one of the most notable films to tackle this topic. However, before that, sexually attractive older women who pursued young men were portrayed in a negative light.
For one thing, these women used to be called “cougars”, which has a predatory tone to it. Also, it conjures up images of an older woman stalking young, innocent men. This is what you see in the case of Mrs. Robinson.
MILF, though, is a term that has been coined by men. Therefore, it also has an intriguing, almost fun ring to it that can draw in even teen boys.
It also helps that Stifler’s mom isn’t a one-off trope that is forgotten soon after she leaves the screen. She is present in several movies, continuing her relationship with Finch. This showed that MILFs were not just a fetish that you had to do away with, but a very real thing.
The movie showed that it is possible to have a rich and fulfilling physical relationship with an older woman. Furthermore, it doesn’t matter that she ages with every movie either – she remains desirable in the eyes of everyone. No other movie that came out before showed MILFs in a better light.
Stifler’s mom is portrayed as being beautiful, rich, and glamorous. She has it all and with no man in sight! Not to mention, she is clearly in touch with her sexuality as well as her wants and needs. She is confident in who she is, which is what most older women are all about. This is also what makes them so attractive to inexperienced young men.
This is exactly how MILFs are viewed today. They are seen as attractive and successful women who have lived full lives. They are no longer looked down on or seen as predatory. Because they are such a catch, dating older women isn’t taboo anymore. Instead, it is seen as sexy.
It is a good thing that American Pie shows that older women have an incredible sex drive – one that can’t always be satisfied by men of their own age. Many people were unaware of this fact. They assumed that women just stopped caring about sex after they hit a certain age, which is not the case at all.
Not only does the movie show that this is false, it explores how sexually adventurous older women can be. This was true for both older women as well as younger men who would not have otherwise experienced the joys of having a relationship with each other.
The movie also cast a light on how enjoyable it can be for a woman to be a MILF. In American Pie, it isn’t just about Mrs. Stifler showing Finch the ropes. Her pleasure is just as important. You can also see that Finch ensures that she has just as much of a good time as he does.
Last, but certainly not least, Stifler’s mom isn’t treated as a sex object in the movie. Yes, she is sexy and desirable, but she isn’t just an object of lust. Rather, she is a well-rounded person. Case in point is when she decides to move on with Noah Levenstein because he provides a real relationship, which is what she wants.
Once again, this moved MILFs out of the only physical relationship category. These days, when men want to date MILFs, they know that they have a variety of options. This includes quick flings and long term relationships – all depending on the woman.
This has made the concept of dating a MILF feel less cheap. As such, relationships between older women and younger men were allowed to move out of the shadows and into the real world. Not to mention, they could be celebrated as well.
So there you have – it a full rundown on Stifler’s mom, American Pie, and how this movie paved the way for MILFs. Whether you consider yourself MILF or if you like dating older women – this movie may have made the road ahead a lot easier for you!
