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跳鯊 is a popular idiom used to describe when a television series, or any other form of entertainment, reaches a point of decline in quality, often due to far-fetched or gimmicky plot developments. The phrase originated in a 1977 episode of the sitcom 快樂的日子 and has since become a widely recognized term in popular culture.

In the fifth season premiere of 快樂的日子 aired on September 20, 1977, titled Hollywood: Part 3, the main character, Fonzie (portrayed by Henry Winkler), performs a water ski jump over a confined shark. The scene was considered a turning point for the series, as many viewers and critics felt it marked a decline in the show’s quality and believability.

Jump The Shark History

In the 1980s, while attending the University of Michigan, Jon Hein and his college roommate Sean Connolly would often discuss their favorite television shows. During one of these conversations, Connolly mentioned that he believed 快樂的日子 had declined in quality after the episode where Fonzie jumped over a shark while water skiing. Connolly argued that this moment marked when the show had run out of good ideas and resorted to gimmicks.

Hein later incorporated this idea into his website, Jump the Shark, which he created in 1997. The website allowed users to submit and discuss moments when they believed a television series had declined in quality. Hein used Connolly’s 快樂的日子 example as the basis for the website’s name and concept.

Hein popularized the phrase through his website and subsequent book, Jump the Shark: When Good Things Go Bad.

How is Jumping The Shark Applied Today?

跳鯊魚 is used to describe a moment when a series, franchise, or public figure takes a turn for the worse, often through misguided attempts to maintain relevance or boost popularity. This can manifest in various ways, such as:

  • Outlandish plot twists or gimmicks
  • Introducing new characters or settings that don’t align with the original premise
  • Relying on celebrity guest appearances or crossover events
  • Drastically altering the tone or style of the series

The phrase has been applied to numerous television shows, movies, and even real-life events or people. Some notable examples include:

  • The Brady Bunch: When Cousin Oliver was introduced in the final season
  • X檔案: When the series shifted focus from standalone episodes to a convoluted alien conspiracy storyline
  • 辛普森: Various moments have been suggested, though the show’s longevity has made it difficult to pinpoint a single instance

的概念 jumping the shark has expanded beyond television and is now used to describe any situation where a product, person, or idea experiences a significant decline in quality or relevance. This can apply to music artists, politicians, business strategies, etc.

While the phrase is widely used, identifying a jump the shark moment can be subjective. Some viewers may perceive a decline in quality, while others do not. Additionally, the term has faced criticism for being overused or applied too broadly, potentially dismissing the subjective nature of entertainment and a series’ ability to recover from a perceived misstep.

跳鯊魚 has become a cultural shorthand for the moment when a once-successful enterprise takes a turn for the worse, often through misguided attempts to maintain relevance or boost popularity. Despite its origins in a specific television episode, the phrase has taken on a life of its own. It continues to be used as a critical lens for evaluating the trajectory of various forms of media and public figures.

Douglas Karr

Douglas Karr 是 CMO 的 開放洞察 和創始人 Martech Zone。 道格拉斯幫助了數十家成功的 MarTech 新創公司,協助進行了超過 5 億美元的 MarTech 收購和投資盡職調查,並繼續協助公司實施和自動化其銷售和行銷策略。 道格拉斯是國際公認的數位轉型和 MarTech 專家和演講者。 道格拉斯也是一本傻瓜指南和一本商業領導書的出版作者。
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