Jumping the shark is an idiom used to describe a moment when something that was once widely popular, but has since grown less popular, makes a misguided attempt at generating publicity that instead only serves to highlight its irrelevance. This is especially applicable to television series or other entertainment outlets. The phrase derives from an episode of sitcom Happy Days (1974–1984), in which the character Fonzie jumps over a shark while on water-skis. This gimmick strayed absurdly outside the original storyline of the sitcom.
The idiom "jumping the shark" is pejorative, most commonly used in reference to unsuccessful gimmicks for promoting something. It is similar to "past its peak", but it more specifically suggests an unwillingness to acknowledge the fact. Originally, the phrase was used to describe an episode of a television comedy with a gimmick or unlikely occurrence desperately attempting to keep viewers' interest. Moments labeled as "jumping the shark" are considered indications that writers have exhausted their focus, that the show has strayed irretrievably from an older and better formula, or that the series as a whole is declining in quality.
The usage of "jump the shark" has subsequently broadened beyond television, indicating the moment when a brand, design, franchise, or creative effort's evolution declines, or when it changes notably in style into something unwelcome.
Have the Hollywood idiots jumped the shark? Good question.
I would say though, it’s not surprising that these Hollywood folks would support Biden over Trump. That’s how they are.
I haven’t kept up with any of the Hollywood crowd threatening to leave the country if Trump is reelected. There were some who said they were moving out when he was elected in 2016, but for some reason they stayed.
Feh. Like they give a rip about Wisconsin for the other 3 years and 290 days that occur between election campaigns.
Sort of like how Jeff Goldblum returned to his alma-mater high-school here in Pittsburgh to deliver an anti-Bush rant in 2004. He had not darkened their doorframe since graduation, and hasn’t since.
Amy Poehler is a great commediane, but she let me down with her harsh and vulgar remarks about anything conservative.
She is in lockstep with the other hysterics.
I don’t think these actors realize that not many people pay attention to an actors opinion when it’s time to vote.
Some do, yes, but perhaps less than during the Obama years.
nothing faker than hollywood,, eff them
I was under the impression that Hollywood was in charge of the Democratic strategy this year. I mean, what’s the messaging? Vote for Democrats or it’s the end of the world? Hollywood narrative have grown ever more threadbare and stupid in the movies, it only makes sense that this sort of thinking will be a sort of calling card for other endeavors as well.
Hollywood crapped the bed.
Is the Pope Catholic marxist?
The cast of The West Wing was first to announce a reunion for fundraising purposes in support of Black Lives Matter, **an admitted Communist organization**, teaming up with Michelle Obama
Voting Dem = voting Communist
There are some exceptions in Hollywood but not enough.
In centuries past, actors were the dregs of society, prostitutes, pickpockets and thieves. Hollywood "polished" their image but they are basically the same.
The Jumped the Shark in the 70s.
Oh no, not the staff of Parks and Recreation?! This will surely be the end of Trump.
How many Hollyweirds have promised to leave the U.S. when Trump is reelected THIS time? They never kept their promise last time.
This is funny (sad). Nick Offerman plays a character (Ron Swanson) that wouldn’t be caught dead at an affair like this.
I guess I gave him more credit than he’s worth...
Been working in Hollywood for 40 years. It was always “liberal,” but the overt blacklisting of non-leftists didn’t exist, or I would not have had any career at all.
Politics mattered, but it wasn’t the be-all-and-end-all.
Trump’s election appears to have changed that.
Now, non-leftist creators have to find non-traditional avenues to create and distribute their product.
YES.
Or... Hollywood hungers for the feel of Chinese boot pressing into their faces.