The act of reviving or perpetuating a once relevant TV program, movie franchise, etc. that has already passed its peak (i.e., jump the shark) in the selfish hope of getting more money or compensation (e.g., fame) out of it. Ultimately, the perpetrators/propagators get a nasty surprise when they find out the "shark" is no longer fit for "humping".
"Did you hear they're making a film about golden retriever puppies that play rugby? It's called 'Scrum Buddies'."
"Wow, those guys sure are humping the shark with all the 'Buddies' movies."
"Wow, those guys sure are humping the shark with all the 'Buddies' movies."
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Idiom/Verb (Informal)
1. Being so consumed with ones job (and/or studies) that one actually begins to develop romantic (and/or sexual) relations with their furniture.
*The phrase originated in the early 21st century during which time a friend was defending his recently reclusive behaviors to another friend. While describing and defending these behaviors, the defense articulated that he had been studying for his MCAT and consequently "humping his desk".
*The phrase should be used in similar context during which the "humper" wishes to place extreme emphasis on his level of work.
*This phrase is often followed by adverbs such as: relentlessly, dutifully, professionally, consistently, and furiously (less frequent).
*The phrase should never be followed my adverbs such as: cheerfully, enthusiastically, or happily. If this is the case, said "humper" is stating a counterintuitive argument and is most likely being untruthful in his claims.
*Desk Humping is never fun
Idiom/Verb (Informal)
1. Being so consumed with ones job (and/or studies) that one actually begins to develop romantic (and/or sexual) relations with their furniture.
*The phrase originated in the early 21st century during which time a friend was defending his recently reclusive behaviors to another friend. While describing and defending these behaviors, the defense articulated that he had been studying for his MCAT and consequently "humping his desk".
*The phrase should be used in similar context during which the "humper" wishes to place extreme emphasis on his level of work.
*This phrase is often followed by adverbs such as: relentlessly, dutifully, professionally, consistently, and furiously (less frequent).
*The phrase should never be followed my adverbs such as: cheerfully, enthusiastically, or happily. If this is the case, said "humper" is stating a counterintuitive argument and is most likely being untruthful in his claims.
*Desk Humping is never fun
Wendy: "Hey John, have you seen Peter lately?"
John: "No Ms. Wendy, that dude's been Humping a Desk; (Humping his/her Desk) for weeks... Says he has some big project coming up"
Wendy: "Oh."
John: "No Ms. Wendy, that dude's been Humping a Desk; (Humping his/her Desk) for weeks... Says he has some big project coming up"
Wendy: "Oh."
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"What have you been doing?" asked Mungo.
"Humping the shark," said Gus, tucking his badly mauled willy back into his trunks.
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"Humping the shark," said Gus, tucking his badly mauled willy back into his trunks.
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