The phrase "to nuke the fridge" is a satirical variation of "jump the shark," meaning a moment in a film or franchise that is so absurd or unrealistic that it signals a sharp decline in quality. The structure references an infamous scene in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull where the character survives a nuclear explosion by hiding in a refrigerator. It is used to criticize moments that stretch credibility beyond audience acceptance.

What does "to nuke the fridge" mean in film slang?

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to [nuke] the fridge

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Definition und Bedeutung von „ nuke the fridge“ im Englischen

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