Talk:Going over the top

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Three different ideas on 1 topic
This article contains references to other non military related uses of the phrase "over the top". Please look for the proper page if you wish to donate information. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 74.106.3.253 (talk) 01:16, 1 May 2007 (UTC).

Nice Try
Larry David is not Martin Van Buren's great-great anything. Nice try, dorks. 76.115.59.36 (talk) 02:08, 30 January 2009 (UTC)

Political meaning came first
Hi there, I always heard that this phrase originated in 19th century politics but there doesn't seem to be any mention of it here. I remember my poli-sci teacher brought this up as well. 65.212.114.226 (talk) 05:14, 26 April 2009 (UTC)

Nautical origins?
I was wondering if this also had nautical origins. The top is a platform at the doubling of the lower mast and top mast of a tall ship. It' used to provide support for the topmast shrouds, which support the mast athwartships. In order to go 'over the top' you must climb the futtock shrouds, which are shrouds that extend from the sides of the top down and inward to the lower mast. It's a bit of a trick getting over them (I know this from personal experience), which could lead to the phrase. 99.88.197.53 (talk) 01:08, 18 December 2010 (UTC)