Jumping the Couch

Posted on August 30, 2005

It's time for a visit to the Urban Dictionary to check in on the new phrases being added to the lexicon. Our favorite new entry is "jumping the couch."

UrbanDictionary.com defines the phrase thusly:"a defining moment when you know someone has gone off the deep end. Inspired by Tom Cruise's recent behavior on Oprah. Also see 'jump the shark.'"

Another Urban Dictionary definition says, "refering to Tom Cruise's display of affection for Katie holmes. Meaning, did something stupid or idiotic."

Maureen Dowd has already used the phrase in a recent column in The New York Times, thereby immediately bestowing journalistic credibility on the phrase. On the other hand, its use in the MSM (mainstream media) may actually mean that the phrase, like the Bobo Trend, has already died.

You decide. Is "jumping the couch" here to stay or has it jumped the shark? Jumping the shark probably has more longevity despite Tom Cruise's best efforts on Oprah's couch.