jumping the shark

A semi-popular phrase for "selling out" or turning into shit.

The Ren and Stimpy show jumped the shark when Nickolodeon bought all the rights to make the show.

by AYB June 19, 2003

Jumping the shark

Moving from the realm of cult into the realm of camp.

Jumping the shark: Top Gear jumped the shark when James May got in the car with Kenny Brock

by Cillit Bang July 26, 2009

jump-the-shark

After some significant event, everything from then on is terrible.

The rock band Metallica really 'jumped the shark' when they released 'Master of Puppets'.

by Lord Richard May 25, 2003

jumping the shark

Chris Wylde. Whoo-ee. Now there's a man whose opnion you should listen to.

He also sells DiGiorno, and had a shitty talk show on Comedy Central for a while.

by Anonymous June 18, 2003

Jump the Shark

Idiom meaning to overcome that which has taken one's power.

~ Juliet Bennett

In order to emotionally move on, unrequited Love requires one to 'jump the shark.'

by Cloud Hopper December 15, 2011

jumping the shark

Lamest term in the television industry according to comedian Chris Wylde.

by MoonKnight January 19, 2003

jumping the shark

A euphemism for masturbation.

"Man, Kyle's been in his room jumping the shark all night. What a loser."

by Deflator Mouse December 24, 2008