Michele (luluinphilly) -
Helpful Score: 3
I loved this book! Unfortunately, "Jump the Shark" has just done that ... Jumped the Shark! It sold its popular website to TV Guide and now it's a mess! TV Guide took something that also included music, sports, politics, and celebrities, and just dismissed anything that didn't have to do with entertainment. Truthfully, I liked the other parts of the book like when did Al Sharpton jump the shark? (Tawana Brawley episode and no apology.) Or when did Olympic figure skating jump the shark? (Nancy Kerrigan/Tanya Harding debacle.) A lot has happened since its 2002 publication. Unfortunately we'll never know the EXACT date Bushie jumped the shark because TV Guide seems to think we're a vapid society that only wants to know about entertainment. So, I guess Jon Hein (the author) jumped the shark when he sold his website to TV Guide. Ironic, don't you think?
Helpful Score: 1
Funny book which details the exact moment our favorite TV shows, bands, etc. "jumped the shark" (totally outrageous and no longer believable). Such moments include the addition of Cousin Oliver to the "Brady Bunch" or the appearance of Scrappy Doo!
This is a fun book that describes an aspect of popular culture that we have all experienced: "You know it when you see it. It's the moment on your favorite TV show when a new character is introduced, the romantic leads share their passionate embrace, or the whole gang takes a trip to Tahiti. In that moment you know your favorite show has lost its magic...." (from a blurb on the book cover) "But its not just
TV shows--anything and anyone can jump the shark."
Read this book to find out where the author got the title! You might be surprised.
TV shows--anything and anyone can jump the shark."
Read this book to find out where the author got the title! You might be surprised.
Helpful Score: 1
Lots of fun, although I don't always agree with him. Quick and easy listen, no deeping -- or even light -- thinking is required.
