What does "jumped the shark mean"? - Democratic Underground

darkstar

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Thu May-27-04 02:11 PM
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What does "jumped the shark mean"?

OK, I guess I've kind of gathered what it means. Something, say The Sopranos (the most current example I've read), that has gone downhill, lost it's magic touch, suddenly begun to suck, etc. (Close?)

But is there a metaphor I'm missing? On the face of it, "jumping a shark" would seem more akin to "dodging a bullet."

Did this saying come from a specific movie or celebrity? It *seems* to have gained rapid currency in the last 2 months...

Just curious and geeky and whatnot.

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elfwitch

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Thu May-27-04 02:12 PM
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1. there is a website

Edited on Thu May-27-04 02:12 PM by elfwitch

http://www.jumptheshark.com/

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trumad

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Thu May-27-04 02:12 PM
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2. Go here

http://jumptheshark.com/

The thing is is that Jump the Shark has Jumped the Shark..LOL

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CO Liberal

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Thu May-27-04 02:13 PM
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3. From "Happy Days"

Edited on Thu May-27-04 02:14 PM by CO Liberal

The episode where The Fonz jumped his motorcycle over a shark tank is generally regarded as the point where the series went downhill.

For more info, go to http://www.jumptheshark.com.

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PragMantisT

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Thu May-27-04 02:17 PM
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5. Actually, he water ski jumped over a shark in the water.

God am I embarrassed that I care.

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Thu May-27-04 02:14 PM
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trumad

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Thu May-27-04 02:18 PM
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6. A deleted message in this thread..LOL

that must have been a charmer...

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darkstar

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Thu May-27-04 02:21 PM
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8. Really

What the hell? My stupidity can be annoying, I suppose....

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CO Liberal

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Thu May-27-04 02:29 PM
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9. That Message "Jumped The Shark"

:-)

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darkstar

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Thu May-27-04 02:19 PM
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7. Wow

What eye opening responses! Thanx all. I would have never have guessed the specificity at play here, i.e. TV shows, the "Happy Days" origin.

I knew you folks would have a handle.

:toast:

So has "Alias" jumped the shark?

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Gothmog

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Thu May-27-04 02:49 PM
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10. Thanks

I was not sure of the exact derivation of the term. The link was helpful. I am also not too proud to admit my ignorance.

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Thu May-27-04 02:52 PM
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11. Ignorance is nothing to be ashamed of

Now willfull ignorance or persistant ignorance is another matter. But we all start out ignorant of everything and we do not all learn the same things at the same time. The only way to find out stuff is to ask questions.

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