Finding the right birthday gift for someone never is easy, but it's especially challenging when it's a milestone birthday--21, 30, 40, 50 and so on. For some, turning 30 is the beginning of the end, but you're still pretty young. Turning 40, on the other hand, is dreaded by many, as it means you're middle-aged. What better way to lift the spirits of a man now over the hill than by giving him a gag gift?
Over the Hill Reminders
Some men may be sensitive to gag gifts, so make sure he has a sense of humor about being over the hill. If he's a coffee drinker, give him a mug with some humorous turning-40 saying or question on it; you can get one online that reads, How the #*@!! did I get to be 40? Package it with a can of his favorite coffee.
T-shirts or books informing the birthday man you know you're 40 when... should provide some laughs for the birthday man. If the man is not thrilled about saying he's the big 4-0, give him a shirt or item that says something along the lines of, I'm celebrating the 22nd anniversary of my 18th birthday.
Other items that will serve as a reminder of his foregone youth include a time capsule unique to him and a book all about the year he was born. The time capsule can include memorabilia from the last 40 years like class rings, report cards and trivia games focusing on the years of his youth.
Effects of Aging Gag Gifts
Getting older often means that some of your senses and functions start deteriorating. If the birthday man does not wear glasses, get him a pair of seeing eye glasses or a magnifying glass to help him with the inevitable eye trouble old age brings.
Health issues often arise as we advance in years, affecting our ability to move around as actively as we did in our youth. Remind him of this by giving him any or all of the following: vitamins, a pill organizer (even if he does not take any pills), Bengay (for that muscle and joint pain relief), Geritol (for all his supplement needs), Viagra (for his problems during intimate moments), an adult diaper and a hearing aid. Throw in a cane or walker so he'll have some help once it gets too tough to move around.
Men's appearance often suffers the effects of aging, so that's an area you may want to cover with your gag gift. Give him a gift package that includes wrinke cream, hair color, Rogaine and a toupee.
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