Just a gigolo

Women have complained for, well, probably forever about how rich, older men ditch their wives for sexy, vapid, and young "trophy wives" who, in turn, get to sponge off of them. Well, guess what, ladies? Now you, too can have just such a soulless experience!

Wanted: rich older women interested in hot younger guys. Applicants must be over 35, earn at least $500,000 a year or have a minimum of $4 million in liquid assets, entrusted assets or divorce settlement.

That's the basis of a speed-dating event organized by a New York entrepreneur bringing together 20 "sugar mamas" and 20 "boy toys" vetted by an elite New York matchmaker.

"Symbiosis has allowed ugly rich men to attract young, gorgeous, money-hungry women for centuries; it's now the women's turn," proclaims pocketchangenyc.com, the Web site that Jeremy Abelson is using to promote the event.

Set to take place at Manhattan's 230 Fifth club on February 7, it has attracted more than just wealthy divorcees. Nancy Richards, 50, is the owner of a marketing firm and a theater producer in New York and London.

"Is it truly what I am looking for? No. Is it an option? Why not? In New York City anything goes," Richards said with a laugh.

Speed-dating pairs up prospective couples for face-to-face meetings that last just a few minutes. The partners rotate over the course of the evening, allowing participants to make the acquaintance of many potential partners.

"I find younger guys will usually be totally into you while older guys will be looking over your shoulder at a younger woman," said Gail Garrison, 44, a fashion designer and former model.

"Younger men expect an older woman to be more accomplished. They are looking for you because you are intelligent. They are not looking for a mother," she said.

No, they're not looking for a mother. But they're not looking for you for your mind, either, lady. They're looking for the easy life, where they get to spend your money in return for having sex with you and looking good on your arm at dinner parties and other social functions. It's called being a kept man, and it's probably a pretty sweet deal if you don't mind essentially prostituting yourself. And, apparently, that's not a problem for the more than 5,000 men who applied for the event.

But, hey, if that's what you're looking for, ladies, go for it!