[Dixielandjazz] Jumping the shark (was flatulence)

[Bill Gunter]

Listmates,

I earlier wrote (in response to Edgerton's use of the phrase, "Jump the 
shark"):

>"Jumped the shark?"

I realized as soon as I hit the "send" button that I was premature.  I 
didn't follow my number one rule - to wit: "When in doubt, Google!"

A 1.5 minute google revealed all including the explanation of the the 
phrase's origin - Fonzie jumps over a shark while water skiing which marked 
the turning point of "Happy Days."  It was downhill all the way after that.

This discovery made me realize that most of the pop culture "with it" 
expressions become old, dated and obsolete by the time I become aware of 
them.

This is the story of my life - I've never been "hip" or even "hep" - Even my 
interest in OKOM did not get kindled untill after the revival had fizzled 
and died and that the best thing that could ever be said about OKOM by "with 
it" people is that it's "quaint."

To quote my grandson "Look at those funny old folks out there on the dance 
floor. Is that cute or what!"

Ah well . . . screw 'em!

Respectfully submitted,

Bill "Twenty three skidoo" Gunter
jazzboard at hotmail.com