Cher is the Boomer Generation’s version of Mae West.
Practically stuffed and mounted.
I was born 1953, so as a member {Boomer Generation’s} in good standing, or more importantly, still standing above ground, as opposed to below ground:
Just what is it, that Cher will be known for, 83 years from now?
Mae West was / is best known for her line "Is that a pistol in your pocket, or are you just glad / happy to see me."
It's from the 1933 film, She done him wrong, starring Mae West and Cary Grant. Mae actually says, "Is that a pistol in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Is_that_a_gun_in_your_pocket,_or_are_you_just_happy_to_see_me%3F#cite_note-61
Gehring, Wes D. (1999). Parody as Film Genre: "Never Give a Saga an Even Break". Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 39. ISBN 0-313-26186-5.
In my humble opinion, at best Cher will be remembered for is the night Sonny & Cher appeared on Late Night with David Letterman.
On November 13, 1987, ten years after their divorce, Sonny and Cher appeared on Late Night with David Letterman. The duo stopped by for an interview and to sing their hit “I Got You Babe.”
https://waitwhatsadial.com/2013/08/16/sonny-and-cher-on-late-night-with-letterman/
Mae West was "big" in the 1920s and 30s.
She made some records in the 60s and some film appearances in the 70s.
most people are shocked at comparing Cher or Madonna to Mae West, but they really are careers that hang on something they did 40 years ago.