Posted by afaurote at dyn026146.ipfw.edu on November 19, 2002 at 15:08:16:
In Reply to: www.jumptheshark.com posted by everkorn81 on November 19, 2002 at 15:07:46:
: : but that's ok. I like looking dumb. It's fun, so stop making fun of me!
: : Anyhow, what does "jumped the shark" mean exactly? I've pieced together by context that it is obviously similar to going too far, going overboard, etc.
: : I assume it was born from the episode of HAPPY DAYS referenced in CLERKS: TAS where the Fonz jumps a shark, and that just stretched the limits of believability and such. Is this even close? Am I completely retarded? Why don't you love mommy anymore?
Thanks.