What type of theme would be great for a 40th surprise birthday party?

Question

What type of theme would be great for a 40th surprise birthday party?

Answer 1

"over the hill"  when I turned 40 my sisters had  this for me every one wore black (like they were going to a funeral). they came to where I work and had a funeral procession for me as I was getting off work, they then took me to my home where they decorated the yard with a new headstone saying  my youth had died. all the food was black or dark brown.  I did get 40 gifts-- 40 things every old person needs efferdent, a walker, depends etc..etc.. they even cut the cups out of a bra and sewed tube socks on. my cake was a regular cake someone had made to look like a pile of sh*t. it said "40 is the SH*TS" it was squished brownies with raisins and tootsie rolls.  we had a great time. I have had lots of fun since then getting revenge when they all turned forty.

Answer 2

Swinging Sixties (London):

Music: Beatles, Pink Floyd, Beach Boys, Johnny Cash, The Rolling Stones, etc



Film: The Pink Panther, Bonnie and Clyde

Answer 3

How about a step back in time theme.  :)

Answer 4

s*x in the city

Answer 5

A murder mystery dinner party would be fun!  

Here's a link to a cool website for ideas...

Answer 6

Luau themed parties are awesome!

Answer 7

Well I went to this 50th birthday surprise party and they had it themed from the 1950's and it was really cool.

So maybe you could do a 1940's themed party.  With popular music and clothes from back then. ;]

Answer 8

Celebrity Theme!!