by Pinkchic18
Have you ever wondered where the famous phrase 'over the hill' came from? It's often a mystery that we don't even think about. But if you want to know the origin here's the answer!
The History of "Over the Hill"
Originated in EnglandWe’ve all heard an older person being called “Over the Hill.” What does this saying mean and where did it come from?
The saying has been in use since the early 1900s and seems to have originated in England. The idea behind this idiom is that a person is advancing up the hill of life in the first forty hears and once turning forty, starts to descend that hill. All the rest is “downhill” after that. The expression is used to convey that someone is past their prime, is old beyond usefulness, or is no longer able to perform the way they used to. While it is used in a jovial but taunting manner for well-wishers at a party for someone turning a milestone age, it is not considered good form to seriously refer to someone as “Over the Hill.”
Have Good Taste
Throw the Party Light-HeartedlyToday, with people living such active lifestyles, a person is no longer considered old at 40. So, poking fun at that milestone birthday can be a nice idea if you do it right.
Over the Hill Themes
Ideas & InspirationYou can decorate all in black and have a “morbid” theme. Ask everyone to come in black attire.
Have a cake in the shape of a tombstone. Do it up with black napkins and black crepe paper.
You can read a eulogy about the birthday boy and even have someone wear a grim reaper costume from a Halloween shop.
If done in a light-hearted spirit, it can be extremely funny.
Find Props
Check these outOver the Hill Walker You are now entering the "Slow and Old Zone." This is the perfect gag gift for the aging geriatric! This inflatable walker has funny sayings written all over it and features a ... Only $35.95 | |
Over-The-Hill Street Sign Cutouts Over-The-Hill Street Sign Cutouts Only $8.54 | |
Over the Hill Survival Kit A must have when traveling to geezerville! This survival kit is the perfect gag gift for the mature set. Kit includes Gray B Gone Hair Dye, Aging Pills, Anti-aging Soap, Oil ... Only $27.98 | |
Laid Back Old Whiney Sippie Wine Glass The Old Whiney Sippie Glass is an 8-ounce acrylic wine glass with a special sippie lid. It comes packaged in an acrylic box with a humorous gift tag attached. Makes a great ... Only $19.99 |
Food and Gifts
What to Have and GiveThere are a number of sites online that sell really cute over-the-hill gag gifts for the birthday girl or boy. Everything from a “constipation emergency kit” to a giant pink rubber “age eraser” and anti-balding kit are available. Add in some Over The Hill parking signs and wake-up horns and you’ll really get the theme across. Another favorite is the birthday candle extinguisher kit which is actually a mini fire extinguisher (designed to mock the fact that the elderly are short of breath.) This sort of party can also be a really hysterical good time if done right.
When to Not Have the Party
Using Good JudgmentWhat are your thoughts on "Over the Hill" parties?
POLL TIMEUpdated: 03/10/2014, Pinkchic18
Thank you! Would you like to post a comment now?
9
You might also like
Baby Shower Gifts
Someone you know is going to have a baby! She will need lots of things for th...
Hunger Games Party Ideas
Hunger Games party supplies and ideas for your next celebration. Happy Hung...
Disclosure: This page generates income for authors based on affiliate relationships with our partners, including Amazon, Google and others.