The director of the Minecraft movie, Jared Hess, has finally spoken out about the widespread and sometimes disorderly Chicken Jockey reactions seen in theaters worldwide. According to the filmmaker, these antics are simply part of the enjoyment as viewers \’create lasting moments.\’
Despite
our assessment of the Minecraft film
, deeming it a frontrunner for the year’s worst film, crowds have flocked to back the adaptation. The movie has rapidly
crushed hopes at the box office
And has even ignited the newest social media craze.
If you\’ve been off the grid lately, you must have noticed the Chicken Jockey craze sweeping through social media platforms. When a baby zombie lands on a chicken and Jack Black says those recognizable lines, it’s hard to miss.
crowds erupt
with a burst of popcorn, confetti, and
so much more
At one showing, an
Actual chicken was delivered.
, igniting various concerns across the internet.
In some instances,
police officers have even been summoned
as moviegoers have
led to a bit more disorder than intended
In their screenings, even though some parts went a bit overboard, the film’s director has been delighted to witness all the viral moments.
The director of the Minecraft movie enjoys the popular Chicken Jockey reaction videos.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Hess playfully mentioned that his spouse has been encouraging him to stop using his phone because he has been \”spending far too much time\” glued to it viewing audience responses after the movie came out. He admitted, \”It\’s been incredibly enjoyable.\”
It\’s strange when you\’re enjoying yourself way too much and then the police show up. It\’s amusing because all we were doing was basically shouting cheers and tossing popcorn around. The idea of calling the cops over some popcorn is incredibly humorous to me. That\’s absolutely ridiculous.
I\’ve come across numerous hilarious clips,\” Hess went on. \”It\’s wonderful, particularly when individuals climb onto their friends\’ shoulders, stand up, and cheer during such instances. It makes me happy knowing that people are creating lasting memories with their loved ones.
Before the movie was released, Hess sensed that the Chicken Jockey scene might gain significant attention. Indeed, his son Elliot and his friend circle were already reciting lines from what has since become an iconic part of the film.
Obviously resonating strongly with viewers globally, the initial Minecraft film appears poised for tremendous success at the box office. Consequently, a sequel could be in the works.
A sequel has already been approved.
This implies that we might see many more Chicken Jockey moments appearing in future movies.