Threads that "jump the shark" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Sterling Holobyte · 02-26-2004, 02:42 PM

We all know that tv shows have moments when they jump the shark, but i've noticed that this can also happen in the threads on SO. One example I can think of when a thread "jumps" is the point when people start rehashing the same points in an argument over and over in one thread(this happens alot on the politics board

).

Another is the point in the thread where the discussion veers from the initial subject of the thread, to a totally different discussion.

Can anyone think of any other times when a thread "jumps the shark"?

Janice · 02-26-2004, 03:13 PM

The moment someone compares President Bush to Hitler, the thread has immediately jumped the shark for me.

When the only thing that a member contributes to a thread is sarcasm, it's a shark jumper.

When I see 3 or 4 members laughing or being rude to a person, I consider it a jump the shark moment.

Sterling Holobyte · 02-26-2004, 03:54 PM

I just thought of another one:

When that happens!

Janice · 02-26-2004, 04:12 PM

Yeah, or this.

Czas na Zywiec · 02-26-2004, 04:30 PM

I used to surf when I was younger but I suddenly was afraid of sharks!! It reminds me of that brave, little girl who lived in California and lost her arm to that shark!! I hope she recovers soon I'll be praying for her!! (size)(color)

Ewan's My Man · 02-26-2004, 04:33 PM

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Originally posted by Czas na Zywiec
I used to surf when I was younger but I suddenly was afraid of sharks!! It reminds me of that brave, little girl who lived in California and lost her arm to that shark!! I hope she recovers soon I'll be praying for her!! (size)(color)

Hawaii, dear

Well, you know a thread jumps the shark when you scroll down the page and see a post from Janice with one thing in it:

Jenya · 02-26-2004, 04:34 PM

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Originally posted by Czas na Zywiec
I used to surf when I was younger but I suddenly was afraid of sharks!! It reminds me of that brave, little girl who lived in California and lost her arm to that shark!! I hope she recovers soon I'll be praying for her!! (size)(color)

Czas na Zywiec · 02-26-2004, 04:44 PM

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Originally posted by Ewan's My Man
Hawaii, dear

You don't remember who I am, do you?

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...hreadid=100491

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...51#post1532151

PZelda · 02-26-2004, 04:52 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
Yeah, or this.

Hey, be nice to

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Janice · 02-26-2004, 05:00 PM

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Originally posted by Miss Vicki
Hey, be nice to .

Sorry.

Sterling Holobyte · 02-26-2004, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Czas na Zywiec
I used to surf when I was younger but I suddenly was afraid of sharks!! It reminds me of that brave, little girl who lived in California and lost her arm to that shark!! I hope she recovers soon I'll be praying for her!! (size)(color)

How bizarre is that! This thread on threads jumping the shark just jumped the shark!

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Bang A Gong · 02-26-2004, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Czas na Zywiec
I used to surf when I was younger but I suddenly was afraid of sharks!! It reminds me of that brave, little girl who lived in California and lost her arm to that shark!! I hope she recovers soon I'll be praying for her!! (size)(color)

EricIdlefan · 02-26-2004, 05:12 PM

Shark attacks seem to be the "in" thing these days since people are afraid to go into the beach/oceans

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 02-26-2004, 05:22 PM

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Originally posted by EricIdlefan
Shark attacks seem to be the "in" thing these days since people are afraid to go into the beach/oceans

OMG

EricIdlefan · 02-26-2004, 05:36 PM

Watch what you do/say or the shark will bite you in the "bleep!!"

02-26-2004, 02:42 PM	#1
Sterling Holobyte Harper House Senior Member Join Date: Nov 07, 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,896	Threads that "jump the shark" We all know that tv shows have moments when they jump the shark, but i've noticed that this can also happen in the threads on SO. One example I can think of when a thread "jumps" is the point when people start rehashing the same points in an argument over and over in one thread(this happens alot on the politics board ). Another is the point in the thread where the discussion veers from the initial subject of the thread, to a totally different discussion. Can anyone think of any other times when a thread "jumps the shark"?

02-26-2004, 03:13 PM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	The moment someone compares President Bush to Hitler, the thread has immediately jumped the shark for me. When the only thing that a member contributes to a thread is sarcasm, it's a shark jumper. When I see 3 or 4 members laughing or being rude to a person, I consider it a jump the shark moment. Attached Images

02-26-2004, 05:12 PM	#13
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02-26-2004, 03:54 PM	#3
Sterling Holobyte Harper House Senior Member Join Date: Nov 07, 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,896	I just thought of another one: When that happens!

02-26-2004, 04:12 PM	#4
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Yeah, or this.

02-26-2004, 04:30 PM	#5
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	I used to surf when I was younger but I suddenly was afraid of sharks!! It reminds me of that brave, little girl who lived in California and lost her arm to that shark!! I hope she recovers soon I'll be praying for her!! (size)(color)

02-26-2004, 05:36 PM	#15
EricIdlefan USA 250th! Forum Addict Join Date: Oct 12, 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 68,236	Watch what you do/say or the shark will bite you in the "bleep!!"