This week is Shark Week on the Discovery Channel which prompted the conversation about the best and worst shark moments in television and movies.
Fonzie Jumps the Shark - Both literally and figuratively
This 2 part episode of Happy Days raised so many questions such as:
- Can you really surf on an ironing board?
- Why was the shark located under the ski jump?
- Did it just hang out there or was it in a cage?
- If it was in a cage, why did they put the cage under the ski jump?
- Is a leather jacket considered a flotation device?
- And finally, where do you take the show after an episode with this much drama?
Answer: downhill. This show never was the same after this episode. Ted McGinley and the girl from Poltergeist couldn’t even save this show. The one plus is that we did get the phrase “Jump the Shark” for television shows that past their prime.
Sharks with Freakin Lasers
Like Dr. Evil said, "even sharks are entitled to a hot meal". The following clip is from Austin Powers 3 - Gold Member. Freakin Awesome.
Jabber Jaw
The following is the intro to Jabber Jaw. The formula for a the Hanna Barbara mystery cartoons back in the 70's was the following: Put together a group of teens made up of a good looking girl and guy, then add in the nerd for the smart factor. Finally add a stoner and a non human buddy for the stoner such as a dog, a speed buggy, or even a shark that talked like Curly.
Jaws 5 Fire Island - Family Guy
The following video is a hilarious clip from Family Guy.
Land Shark
The following is a classic from SNL.
Shark Attack 3: Megalodon
The following clip is from Shark Attack 3: Megalodon. I think this is a Sci-Fi Channel movie. Not only is the acting horrible, but the scale of this shark keeps changing.
Batman vs. Shark
The following is from the original Batman Movie. No not the one with Michael Keaton, the real Batman - Adam West.
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