Jonathon Green, Chambers Slang Dictionary (2008) lists pear-shaped as a surprisingly recent slang coinage—certainly more recent than the 1940s/1950s period reported by The Phrase Finder and cited in Thursagen's answer. Here are the relevant entries from Green: Shuffle the cards, place them in the center to create a draw pile and take 8 cards from the draw pile. From there you can browse all the other body types: apple, rectangle, hourglass, and inverted triangle Enemy Zero fighters wait until the United Nations bombers have regained formation. Then the Zero pilots climb 1,000 feet above the bombers and drop the new bombs. The bombs explode violently, emitting a shower of shrapnel and bluish white smoke.

Loveappella Faux Wrap Top– Boden Sweetheart Jersey Top– Loveappella Off the Shoulder Top– XÍRENA Melody Paisley Tie Waist Cotton Top Once the card has been placed, the following match must be different to the previous match. For example, if ‘avocados’ is called and played, the following card can only match by color (e.g. blue) or number (e.g. five).Further on, you’ll find some specific tops, coats, dresses, skirts, pants, shoes and accessories which will work for the pear shape. Recreate her outfit with this similar jumpsuit (others options here, here and here), pumps and head wrap. Famous pear shaped women An average of one child a day is killed by automobiles in Greater New York, showing that speed regulations and rules of the road still afford a large, pear-shaped problem for those who must solve it. They take a draw card from their draw pile and place it face up in the center to create a play pile. Second, pear-shaped was used to describe aviation weaponry during the second World War. Note that the weapon described is air-to-air, and would effectively harass bomber crews. From Wireless to THE NEW,YORK TIMES. "Enemy Uses New Bomb." New York Times (1923-Current file), May 27, 1942, pp. 3.

A pear-shaped metal object which city and military police identified as an aerial weight plunged through the roof of a Syracuse house today while planes were flying overhead.

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Turn over the 8 cards in your hand so they are face up and try to match the card on the play pile by either color, number or item. If your goal is to downplay your hips we have some recommendations for you on the best clothing for the pear body shape. Also, take a look at the best dresses for your body shape. Best shoes and accessories for the pear shaped body The competition is not open to employees (and their families) of the Promoter MoneyMagpie or partner Camden Games, their agents or related third parties who are directly connected with the administration of the competition. Going Pear Shaped’ is an English phrase which is used when something goes wrong. Apparently, the term originated in the Royal Air Force to describe pilots attempting loops in the air, ending up with pear shapes instead! Don’t let your game go Pear Shaped!

You may wish to avoid big bracelets as, when you have your arms by your sides, they will draw the eye to your hips. To get rid of all of your cards by playing matching cards into the play pile. The first player to get rid of all the cards in their hand and draw pile is the winner.Holder provides an attestation of the variant "went pear-shaped" from the Daily Telegraph of 20 June 1997.