15. The Phrase “Jumping the Shark” Originated On the Show
Remember, in season five, when Fonzie goes water skiing and literally jumps over a shark? People felt it was a turning point in over-the-top antics as a desperate ratings ploy, and the show never went back to full steam. The phrase “jumping the shark” is now used to indicate a show that has gone past the point of no return.
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