Jump the shark

Definition

To overstay your welcome by continuing something well past its expiration date, rendering it absurd or pointless. Inspired by the literal shark jump from Happy Days, it means your show/project/relevance has officially become ridiculous.

Example Usage

The franchise really jumped the shark when they made the fifth prequel about the villain's cousin.

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