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Has "Curb" jumped the shark?

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Old 11-10-05, 03:26 PM
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Has "Curb" jumped the shark?

Just wondering what everyone thinks. Whether you think it did last year, or this year, or is is still "jumpless".
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I'd have to say yes. It seems like Larry is doing stuff to piss people off and make situations uncomfortable on purpose. But he is starting to do things that anyone with an ounce of common sense wouldn't do. I think the previous seasons his actions seemed a little more realistic. But it's still funny and I'll still watch it.
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I did not enjoy it much last season either, but this season is even worse. It bores me to tears now.
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This is the first season I've seen. I find the show hilarious, even though it seems a lot of jokes are brought over from "Seinfeld."
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I would say yes unfortunately. There have been some funny moments in most of the episodes, but on the whole it's been a disappointment.
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Originally Posted by Groucho
This is the first season I've seen. I find the show hilarious, even though it seems a lot of jokes are brought over from "Seinfeld."
Man, season 1,2,3 are a must have then if you think this season is hilarious.

And besides entourage, I have to say this is one of the funniest comedies on TV right now. Would anyone disagree with this statement?
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I find so far this season better than last season.
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Most definitely
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The term "Jump the shark" has not only jumped the shark a couple of times, We need a bigger boat to hold how bloated and fat it is now.

Please stop using it.

As for Curb nothing being as good as it used to be. I've watched all the seasons and I have loved them all. This season has had me in stitches on so many instances.
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This season is not the strongest, but it hasn't even jumped a goldfish.
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I still haven't seen it, but I just finally got HBO a couple of weeks ago. Should I start in now or should I try and watch the previous seasons?
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The term "Jump the shark" has not only jumped the shark a couple of times, We need a bigger boat to hold how bloated and fat it is now.
"We need a bigger boat"

Guess you can't overuse that one?
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Originally Posted by Andalusia
I still haven't seen it, but I just finally got HBO a couple of weeks ago. Should I start in now or should I try and watch the previous seasons?
I've only seen the first two seasons, but they definitely played off of previous shows. Going in order wouldn't be a bad idea.
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Originally Posted by Count Dooku
"We need a bigger boat"

Guess you can't overuse that one?

Nope, and that's why I did. Glad you saw what I was doing there. But really.. Jump the shark is just played out now.
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I wouldn't say it's "jumped" yet, there has been some great episodes this season.
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Still a lot of fuel in the Prius for this one.
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Originally Posted by Jackskeleton
Nope, and that's why I did. Glad you saw what I was doing there. But really.. Jump the shark is just played out now.
Of course it's played out, but until some better term comes along...it's still a good "phrase".

When did Jump The Shark, Jump The Shark?
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I used to be with it, but then what it was changed. Now, what I'm with, isn't it. And what it is, is weird and scaring to me. It'll happen to you.....
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Discussing whether the phrase "jumped the shark" has "jumped the shark" has "jumped the shark".

btw, Curb kills.
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Don't be ridonkulous.
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If Larry is jumping on anything, it's going to be bubble wrap.
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I wouldn't say it has yet, but this season is definitely the weakest.
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It's pretty good. Pretty, pretty good.
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Originally Posted by theedge
Still a lot of fuel in the Escape for this one.
fixed..
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what is curb?


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