Fonzie
Fonzie is a character from the American television sitcom *Happy Days* (1974–1984), a leather-jacketed greaser known for his cool demeanor and trademark thumbs-up gesture accompanied by "Ayyy." The character became so iconic that references to Fonzie or being like Fonzie typically mean effortless coolness or unflappable confidence.
The phrase jump the shark—meaning the moment a show declines into absurdity—originates from an episode where Fonzie literally jumped over a shark on water skis.
Pass point of absurdity
- thumbs upGesture signaling approval
- catchphraseSignature line of words
- pop cultureMass entertainment and trends
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
Americana · syndication · Nielsen ratings · water skiing · fondue · cultural phenomenon · parody · tribute
Gesture signaling approval
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- charismaticCompellingly attractive to others
- effortlessRequiring no strain
- composedCalm and self-possessed
unflappable · suave · self-assured · confident · nonchalant · poised · ladies' man · jukebox hit
Garment of tanned animal skin
- motorcyclePowered two-wheeler
- pompadourHigh-fronted upswept hairstyle
- sideburnsCheek hair near ears
- bootsAnkle-covering footwear
jeans · 1950s · rockabilly · James Dean · Marlon Brando · tough guy · comb · garage
Seventies nostalgia sitcom
- sitcomEpisodic TV comedy series
- MilwaukeeWisconsin's biggest metropolis
- mechanicVehicle maintenance professional
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
Henry Winkler · Joanie · garage apartment · dating · ladies' man · dropout · big brother
jump the shark
Pass point of absurdity
- thumbs upGesture signaling approval
- catchphraseSignature line of words
- pop cultureMass entertainment and trends
nostalgia · Americana · syndication · Nielsen ratings · water skiing · fondue · cultural phenomenon · parody · tribute
thumbs up
Gesture signaling approval
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- charismaticCompellingly attractive to others
- effortlessRequiring no strain
composed · unflappable · suave · self-assured · confident · nonchalant · poised · ladies' man · jukebox hit · snap fingers
leather jacket
Garment of tanned animal skin
- motorcyclePowered two-wheeler
- pompadourHigh-fronted upswept hairstyle
- sideburnsCheek hair near ears
boots · jeans · 1950s · rockabilly · James Dean · Marlon Brando · tough guy · comb · garage · hot rod
Happy Days
Seventies nostalgia sitcom
- sitcomEpisodic TV comedy series
- MilwaukeeWisconsin's biggest metropolis
- mechanicVehicle maintenance professional
Henry Winkler · mentor · Joanie · garage apartment · dating · ladies' man · dropout · big brother
- Pop Culture CharactersPikachu, Yoda, Jack Sparrow, Harley Quinn, Eleven
- TV CharactersHomer Simpson, Bart Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Marge Simpson, Maggie Simpson
- TV Character NamesKramer, Spock, Gilligan, Alf, Mork
- TV SidekicksRobin, Barney Rubble, Ed McMahon, Dwight Schrute, Patrick Star
Fonzienerd
Brainy social misfit
geek · dork · dweeb · square · Napoleon Dynamite
Fonziesquare
Rhombus with right angles
conformist · boy scout · preppy · company man · straight-arrow
Fonzieincel
Self-described unfuckable man
Charlie Brown · George Costanza · lonely hearts · hopeless romantic