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    Jumping the shark

    The idiom "jumping the shark" or to "jump the shark" means that a creative work or entity has evolved and reached a point in which it has exhausted its core intent and is introducing new ideas that are discordant with or an extreme exaggeration of its original theme or purpose. The phrase was coined in 1985 by radio personality Jon Hein in response to a 1977 episode from the fifth season of the American sitcom Happy Days, in which the character of Fonzie jumps over a live shark while on water-skis. Wikipedia

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    Sep 8, 2023Jumping the shark is often the beginning of the end for many TV shows. Been there, and tried to start a band in college, but we quickly jumped the shark when our drummer decided to play bagpipes instead. That film series jumped the shark for me after the third movie.
  3. fluentslang.com

    Sep 19, 2023Frequently Asked Questions Slangs similar to Jump The Shark. Decline, downturn, desperation, absurdity, peak, and loyalty are similar to "jump the shark" because they all describe a decrease in quality or popularity, a moment of decline or decrease, a state of desperation or a desperate attempt to maintain interest, something as absurd or ridiculous, the highest point or climax, and the ...
  4. grammarist.com

    The conference jumped the shark when they invited pseudo-scientists as speakers. "If they're making a prequel at this point, then the franchise has probably jumped the shark," my husband complained. There's Always Another Shark to Jump. Jump the shark is a great term to use, whether you're binge-watching a series or debating the ...
  5. knowyourphrase.com

    Meaning: Jump the shark is an idiom that refers to the point in which a TV series is thought to have decreased in quality. This might be due to the plot taking an unexpected turn or some other aspect that the audience didn't like. Example: Two friends were watching their favorite sitcom together. They've enjoyed watching this show for years, but lately, they feel like it has gotten worse.
  6. phrases.org.uk

    Such a popular and long-running series is particularly susceptible to accusations of running out of ideas and 'jumping the shark'. The show's writers appear to be well aware of this and have made numerous knowing references to it, including parody scene of Homer Simpson water-skiing over a shark. See other phrases that were coined in the USA.
  7. idioms.thefreedictionary.com

    jump the shark 1. In television programming, to resort to using an obvious or unbelievable gimmick in a scene, episode, or storyline as a means of maintaining viewership, especially when the show's quality or popularity has begun to decline. The phrase alludes to the sitcom Happy Days, in which the character Fonzie (Henry Winkler) jumps over a shark on ...
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