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Every week, I will bring you a phrase that has its origins in pop culture. The entry this week is "jump the shark."
jump the shark- \'jəmp 'the 'shärk\
Function: verb
Origin: Happy Days
This phrase is used to describe when a TV show starts to run out of ideas and begins to use questionable story lines. It references this episode of Happy Days, when Fonzie is waterskiing, in his leather jacket no less, and jumps over a shark.
If you are wondering if your favorite show has jumped the shark, check here.
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