Destinations that jumped the shark

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:While OP later explains what her actual question is, this isn’t what “jumping the shark” means at all.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_the_shark

Geez, stop being so literal.

We all remember Fonzie jumping the shark, but the Happy Days reference has evolved.

Do you have a tween? Ask them what “You’re drilling it” means. Hint: it has nothing to do with a drill.

I'm not being literal. Even figuratively, this isn't what it means. But you do you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just did a search on the travel forum to “Costa Rica” and got 4,974 hits. Yea, DCUM is obsessed

?? trying searching London, or Italy-- is DCUM "obsessed" with those?

You people are odd (although so is claiming Carnival cruises "jumped the shark" when it is pretty much what it's always been)

Why are you all worked up over the obviously true statement that Costa Rica is a VERY popular travel destination on this website?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just did a search on the travel forum to “Costa Rica” and got 4,974 hits. Yea, DCUM is obsessed

?? trying searching London, or Italy-- is DCUM "obsessed" with those?

You people are odd (although so is claiming Carnival cruises "jumped the shark" when it is pretty much what it's always been)

It's more than just mentions. It's context. Allow me to explain.

Consider this recent exchange as an example:

Loved Chicago, now where?

We took a trip with extended family to Chicago with several college-aged/young adult kids. They absolutely loved it. Where should we go next year? If they loved Chicago, what else might they like? Can be out of the country.
...
I think they really liked Chicago because they just had lots of quirky and unique things to do. They loved The Second City, mob tour, architectural tour, comparing pizza. They also liked seeing some iconic things like Wrigley Field and taking the L.

Many, many respondents provided urban destinations germain to the features they enjoyed about Chicago. (New York, London, Boston, Paris, ... ).


Now this respondent understood the task - they provided several cities germain to Chicago. But DCUM Costa Rica obsession mandates that Costa Rica must be mentioned.

Abroad, I'm going to put forth Beijing (I used to Shanghai more but in the last couple years, Beijing I find has really improved and you get the Great Wall access from there). I love Mexico City. Paris always - I feel very similar to Chicago in that it's more than just Notre Dame, Louve, Eiffel that gets me but the neighborhoods are deeply interesting. You get that with Tokyo and HK too. I love Rome and London but not as much in terms of a family holiday than to Mexico City, Paris and Tokyo/HK. Costa Rica is a country that's very dear to my heart as well - for the simple reason that there's like 100 activities you can do around the country.

So, yes. Many DCUMers are obsessed with Costa Rica. Great. You do you. But you're not paying attention if you are denying it's a thing.

I mean you say many many people provided cities, and then you quote one person who apparently provided a bunch of cities both here and abroad and then threw in a sentence saying they like CR. I'm not really sure that proves your point that "many DCUMers are obsessed" but it's not really worth going back and forth.

Yes it was just one example, not a comprehensive obsession-proving analysis. Clearly, though, I'm not the only one here who has observed this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just did a search on the travel forum to “Costa Rica” and got 4,974 hits. Yea, DCUM is obsessed

?? trying searching London, or Italy-- is DCUM "obsessed" with those?

You people are odd (although so is claiming Carnival cruises "jumped the shark" when it is pretty much what it's always been)

Why are you all worked up over the obviously true statement that Costa Rica is a VERY popular travel destination on this website?

DP

Earlier on this thread, Costa Rica was criticized as being an inauthentic Latin American destination. PP might be responding to comments like that. Not sure. To be sure, criticizing a destination and observing it is heavily mentioned here are two different things.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes. DCUM is definitely obsessed with Costa Rica.

And yes, the food is very mediocre there. That's known throughout the region.

There is a lack of a specific style or signature dish, that is true. but you can have some great meals if you stick to fish and seafood, most of which is caught day of. That’s the one thing they have mastered there.

Maybe dcum is “obsessed” with the place, but irl people in the dmv give me a blank stare when I mention it and I’ve never heard anyone else talk about it. People that hate on other people’s choices are weird, and very mean spirited.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just did a search on the travel forum to “Costa Rica” and got 4,974 hits. Yea, DCUM is obsessed

?? trying searching London, or Italy-- is DCUM "obsessed" with those?

You people are odd (although so is claiming Carnival cruises "jumped the shark" when it is pretty much what it's always been)

Why are you all worked up over the obviously true statement that Costa Rica is a VERY popular travel destination on this website?

What is the difference between a very popular destination and “obsession”, because obviously London and Italy are more popular destinations?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just did a search on the travel forum to “Costa Rica” and got 4,974 hits. Yea, DCUM is obsessed

?? trying searching London, or Italy-- is DCUM "obsessed" with those?

You people are odd (although so is claiming Carnival cruises "jumped the shark" when it is pretty much what it's always been)

Why are you all worked up over the obviously true statement that Costa Rica is a VERY popular travel destination on this website?

What is the difference between a very popular destination and “obsession”, because obviously London and Italy are more popular destinations?

DP but I think I know the difference.

Some (many?) of the citizens of Dcumlandia have very specific opinions about travel (coupled with a compulsion to “win” so they’ve made travel a competition).

There are certain destinations that immediately prompt derision: cruises, Disney, a combined weeklong trip to London and Paris, and anywhere in Florida or a red state unless you are doing to a pricey spa or dude ranch.

Once upon a time, Iceland wasn’t popular. Then it became cool, and then it became popular, and then it became a joke on Dcum. Costa Rica is now trending in that direction.

You see, most people went to more mainstream (read: developed) Caribbean or similar destinations until CR became “hot.” It definitely wasn’t for the beaches (which, less face it, aren’t the best). But the jungle views, hiking (what is it with white people and hiking btw?), etc. made the vacation pics and stories sound “amazing,” propelling CR into a new level of popularity.

But as we know, once “everyone” starts visiting a spot, then it’s no longer “special.” (Whatever)

ICYMI: Italy and Greece are for lazy people who aren’t real travelers (per dcum critics). Apparently, you need to vacation in third world countries or risk your life in dangerous places to have any credibility as a well-traveled person.

Anyway, welcome to Dcumlandia.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes. DCUM is definitely obsessed with Costa Rica.

And yes, the food is very mediocre there. That's known throughout the region.

There is a lack of a specific style or signature dish, that is true. but you can have some great meals if you stick to fish and seafood, most of which is caught day of. That’s the one thing they have mastered there.

Maybe dcum is “obsessed” with the place, but irl people in the dmv give me a blank stare when I mention it and I’ve never heard anyone else talk about it. People that hate on other people’s choices are weird, and very mean spirited.

If this is happening to you, it’s only because they’ve all been there/done that and they’re bored with it. I stopped going 15 years ago. You’re late to the party.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just did a search on the travel forum to “Costa Rica” and got 4,974 hits. Yea, DCUM is obsessed

?? trying searching London, or Italy-- is DCUM "obsessed" with those?

You people are odd (although so is claiming Carnival cruises "jumped the shark" when it is pretty much what it's always been)

Why are you all worked up over the obviously true statement that Costa Rica is a VERY popular travel destination on this website?

What is the difference between a very popular destination and “obsession”, because obviously London and Italy are more popular destinations?

DP but I think I know the difference.

Some (many?) of the citizens of Dcumlandia have very specific opinions about travel (coupled with a compulsion to “win” so they’ve made travel a competition).

There are certain destinations that immediately prompt derision: cruises, Disney, a combined weeklong trip to London and Paris, and anywhere in Florida or a red state unless you are doing to a pricey spa or dude ranch.

Once upon a time, Iceland wasn’t popular. Then it became cool, and then it became popular, and then it became a joke on Dcum. Costa Rica is now trending in that direction.

You see, most people went to more mainstream (read: developed) Caribbean or similar destinations until CR became “hot.” It definitely wasn’t for the beaches (which, less face it, aren’t the best). But the jungle views, hiking (what is it with white people and hiking btw?), etc. made the vacation pics and stories sound “amazing,” propelling CR into a new level of popularity.

But as we know, once “everyone” starts visiting a spot, then it’s no longer “special.” (Whatever)

ICYMI: Italy and Greece are for lazy people who aren’t real travelers (per dcum critics). Apparently, you need to vacation in third world countries or risk your life in dangerous places to have any credibility as a well-traveled person.

Anyway, welcome to Dcumlandia.

Thank you— this all makes sense now (well not really but DCUM-sense). Better go to Slovenia now before it becomes declasse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just did a search on the travel forum to “Costa Rica” and got 4,974 hits. Yea, DCUM is obsessed

?? trying searching London, or Italy-- is DCUM "obsessed" with those?

You people are odd (although so is claiming Carnival cruises "jumped the shark" when it is pretty much what it's always been)

Why are you all worked up over the obviously true statement that Costa Rica is a VERY popular travel destination on this website?

What is the difference between a very popular destination and “obsession”, because obviously London and Italy are more popular destinations?

DP but I think I know the difference.

Some (many?) of the citizens of Dcumlandia have very specific opinions about travel (coupled with a compulsion to “win” so they’ve made travel a competition).

There are certain destinations that immediately prompt derision: cruises, Disney, a combined weeklong trip to London and Paris, and anywhere in Florida or a red state unless you are doing to a pricey spa or dude ranch.

Once upon a time, Iceland wasn’t popular. Then it became cool, and then it became popular, and then it became a joke on Dcum. Costa Rica is now trending in that direction.

You see, most people went to more mainstream (read: developed) Caribbean or similar destinations until CR became “hot.” It definitely wasn’t for the beaches (which, less face it, aren’t the best). But the jungle views, hiking (what is it with white people and hiking btw?), etc. made the vacation pics and stories sound “amazing,” propelling CR into a new level of popularity.

But as we know, once “everyone” starts visiting a spot, then it’s no longer “special.” (Whatever)

ICYMI: Italy and Greece are for lazy people who aren’t real travelers (per dcum critics). Apparently, you need to vacation in third world countries or risk your life in dangerous places to have any credibility as a well-traveled person.

Anyway, welcome to Dcumlandia.

Perfect summary. Chef's kiss.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:COSTA RICA

DCUM is obsessed with it but it’s become nothing but a theme park for UMC white families who consider it an “adventure.” There’s no longer anything authentic about it.

Agreed. Least authentic place in Latin America by miles.

Isn’t our own country becoming “authentic” Latin America? Why do people want that on vacation?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:COSTA RICA

DCUM is obsessed with it but it’s become nothing but a theme park for UMC white families who consider it an “adventure.” There’s no longer anything authentic about it.

I went 20 years ago, and it was already the theme park

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes. DCUM is definitely obsessed with Costa Rica.

And yes, the food is very mediocre there. That's known throughout the region.

There is a lack of a specific style or signature dish, that is true. but you can have some great meals if you stick to fish and seafood, most of which is caught day of. That’s the one thing they have mastered there.

Maybe dcum is “obsessed” with the place, but irl people in the dmv give me a blank stare when I mention it and I’ve never heard anyone else talk about it. People that hate on other people’s choices are weird, and very mean spirited.

If this is happening to you, it’s only because they’ve all been there/done that and they’re bored with it. I stopped going 15 years ago. You’re late to the party.

So where are the cool places to go?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:While OP later explains what her actual question is, this isn’t what “jumping the shark” means at all.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_the_shark

Geez, stop being so literal.

We all remember Fonzie jumping the shark, but the Happy Days reference has evolved.

Do you have a tween? Ask them what “You’re drilling it” means. Hint: it has nothing to do with a drill.

I'm not being literal. Even figuratively, this isn't what it means. But you do you!

According to the Urban Dictionary, something is said to have “jumped the shark” when it has reached its peak and begun a downhill slide to mediocrity or oblivion.

#themoreyouknow

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just did a search on the travel forum to “Costa Rica” and got 4,974 hits. Yea, DCUM is obsessed

?? trying searching London, or Italy-- is DCUM "obsessed" with those?

You people are odd (although so is claiming Carnival cruises "jumped the shark" when it is pretty much what it's always been)

Why are you all worked up over the obviously true statement that Costa Rica is a VERY popular travel destination on this website?

What is the difference between a very popular destination and “obsession”, because obviously London and Italy are more popular destinations?

DP but I think I know the difference.

Some (many?) of the citizens of Dcumlandia have very specific opinions about travel (coupled with a compulsion to “win” so they’ve made travel a competition).

There are certain destinations that immediately prompt derision: cruises, Disney, a combined weeklong trip to London and Paris, and anywhere in Florida or a red state unless you are doing to a pricey spa or dude ranch.

Once upon a time, Iceland wasn’t popular. Then it became cool, and then it became popular, and then it became a joke on Dcum. Costa Rica is now trending in that direction.

You see, most people went to more mainstream (read: developed) Caribbean or similar destinations until CR became “hot.” It definitely wasn’t for the beaches (which, less face it, aren’t the best). But the jungle views, hiking (what is it with white people and hiking btw?), etc. made the vacation pics and stories sound “amazing,” propelling CR into a new level of popularity.

But as we know, once “everyone” starts visiting a spot, then it’s no longer “special.” (Whatever)

ICYMI: Italy and Greece are for lazy people who aren’t real travelers (per dcum critics). Apparently, you need to vacation in third world countries or risk your life in dangerous places to have any credibility as a well-traveled person.

Anyway, welcome to Dcumlandia.

Thank you— this all makes sense now (well not really but DCUM-sense). Better go to Slovenia now before it becomes declasse.

Slovenia will definitely be the next Costa Rica once CR has become the new Iceland and Iceland lands on the same level as taking a Disney cruise.

If you are trying to out-do your fellow dcumers, try Albania…or better yet, Moldova.