The Wild 'Chicken Jockey' Trend: When Moviegoers Lose Control

The craziness surrounding the “Chicken Jockey” trend escalated quickly, leading to significant disruptions during screenings. In several instances, the chaos was so intense that police were summoned to maintain order as excited fans took the antics a step too far.

In the pivotal scene that sparked this trend, actor Jack Black’s character proclaims the iconic line “Chicken Jockey” during a tense ring-fight moment. As Jason Momoa’s character, Garrett Garrison, gears up to confront a chicken, an unexpected twist occurs when a baby zombie drops from a crate. Black’s holler of “Chicken Jockey” fires up the crowd, which led to audience members erupting into a frenzy of laughter and popcorn tossing, leading authorities to step in to escort unruly spectators from the theaters.

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