"Jumping the shark"

[Funkenstein]

Someone PM'ed me asking what it meant and instead of using urban dictionary, I provide you with this:

Fonzie jumps the shark

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That's how it came about.

[DJ Finle]

Originally Posted by Funkenstein

Someone PM'ed me asking what it meant and instead of using urban dictionary, I provide you with this:

Fonzie jumps the shark

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That's how it came about.

FLMAO
I would of never guessed that shit.

[DJ Finle]

So....O Wise one...How does that tie into Djing?

[Funkenstein]

Originally Posted by DJ Finle

So....O Wise one...How does that tie into Djing?

For the intent and purpose of the PM:

http://www.dallasdancemusic.com/foru...ing-vinyl.html

I'm not all-knowing. I just know a lot of memes and themes from days gone by.

[GLopez]

What do dumbfuck mean?

[DJ Finle]

Originally Posted by Funkenstein

For the intent and purpose of the PM:

http://www.dallasdancemusic.com/foru...ing-vinyl.html

I'm not all-knowing. I just know a lot of memes and themes from days gone by.

O, We all know your are the Ole Wise one, That's why he came to you for answers. Follow your destiny Obe1


OK I'm bored!

[john vella]

it's basically a term to describe when something has gone too far. it's the moment at which the creative quality has begun to drop. in more recent terms, when keeping it real goes wrong.

[DJ Finle]

Originally Posted by john vella

it's basically a term to describe when something has gone too far. it's the moment at which the creative quality has begun to drop. in more recent terms, when keeping it real goes wrong.

So did the Fonzie go TO far when he jumped the shark? Was that the demise of Mr. Fonzo?

[Funkenstein]

Originally Posted by john vella

it's basically a term to describe when something has gone too far. it's the moment at which the creative quality has begun to drop. in more recent terms, when keeping it real goes wrong.

Eddie Murphy smiles upon this summary of the facts.

To Finle: Fonzie didn't, but the show DID. That is the point for comparison. The artform of dj'ing (from the mentioned thread) took itself way out and over what it originally was and became laughable in the scenarios given/present after the jumping of said shark.

[DJ Finle]

Originally Posted by john vella

it's basically a term to describe when something has gone too far. it's the moment at which the creative quality has begun to drop. in more recent terms, when keeping it real goes wrong.

That is a great explanation BTW!

[Coquette]

Ehhh!

[john vella]

Originally Posted by DJ Finle

So did the Fonzie go TO far when he jumped the shark? Was that the demise of Mr. Fonzo?

fonzie survived...the show did not.

in fact, i can remember watching it and thinking, "ok, now THIS is getting stupid." i lost interest in the show shortly thereafter. i think what got me was the wearing of the leather jacket for water skiing.

[DJ Finle]

Originally Posted by john vella

i think what got me was the wearing of the leather jacket for water skiing.

That was his signature though. I like the fact that he skied up to land. Why the fuck did he jump that shark? Was it a bet?

[Mr. Chow]

It was a last resort for them to save the ratings of Happy Days. It obviously was super contrived and silly, and this is what has given way to the name "jump the shark".

This is given to anything that is past its time and is still going on TRYING to stay legit and successful but obviously just not wanting to lay down and die with dignity.

[john vella]

Originally Posted by DJ Finle

That was his signature though. I like the fact that he skied up to land. Why the fuck did he jump that shark? Was it a bet?

i had to do some digging online. basically, he is challenged to a water skiing duel by some dooche out in california. they tie. someone tells the dooche to up the ante by add "jump a shark" at the tie-breaker. the dooche backs out but fonzie goes ahead coz he ain't no quitter.