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Basil

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Ever wonder where the term "Jump The Shark" came from?

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DEFINITION
informal



  • (of a television series or movie) reach a point at which far-fetched events are included merely for the sake of novelty, indicative of a decline in quality.








This was the genesis:

 
Not only did I know - but I very very clearly remember watching the episode. :rolleyes:
 
Terrible episode and a blight upon a great show.
 
Basil said:
Oh, so you're the one!
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Yes I am - the very last fan :smile:

Actually it is amazing how often we see it - and “jumped the shark” is part of our daily language. We aren’t huge TV watchers but it sure seems to happen a lot
 
Another catchy little phrase...
"Let's don't be L7's"
NOT the Fonz....
 
JP,

Don't feel bad - I'm one of the seven people who paid to see
the movie "Heaven's Gate" when it came out.It starred Kris Kristofferson,
& closed within a week,if I remember right.
It also brankrupted the movie studio that financed it.
 
Basil said:
Hey that "Trojan War" movie has an E-Type in it! That's worth the price of admission right there!
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I had exactly the same response! :grin: :thumbsup:
 
Looked like it had something else interesting too.
 
V-12.
 
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