Khephra
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Tue Mar-09-04 06:32 AM
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What would be the opposite of "jumping the shark"? |
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One of my favorite computer sites (Gone Gold) is trying to figure out what the phrase would be for when a bad (or mediocre) show gets better, instead of "jumping the shark" which is when something good goes bad.
The only ones I can think of would be "bringing in a Sheridan" (off of Babylon 5) and "Getting rid of Wesley" (Star Trek: NG).
(And yes, I know the actor who played Wesley is a real upright Liberal. Back off, ok? ;-) )
This isn't a contest on the site, just something that we're trying to figure out.
Anyone here have any suggestions?
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ayeshahaqqiqa
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Tue Mar-09-04 06:35 AM
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For making a good show great-Bringing in Waterston (reference to Sam Waterston replacing Michael Moriarty on Law & Order).
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Tue Mar-09-04 06:39 AM
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"nailing the shark" <rimshot>
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I AM SPARTACUS
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Tue Mar-09-04 06:41 AM
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Khephra
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Tue Mar-09-04 07:15 AM
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6. Not bad, not bad at all. |
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Tue Mar-09-04 07:54 AM
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7. "Going down on a dolphin" ? |
Commie Pinko Dirtbag
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Tue Mar-09-04 08:00 AM
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8. "Bringing in a Krycek" from The X Files (nt) |
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Tue Mar-09-04 08:15 AM
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Sorry, couldn't help myself.
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Tue Mar-09-04 08:23 AM
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11. Nothing like writing in a sleazy traitor to spice up a story, eh? |
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Worked 1,900 years ago, works today, will always work. :evilgrin:
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