"I'm just glad people are making memories with their friends and families": ‘MINECRAFT’ movie director Jared Hess reacts to the chicken jockey meme

Have you heard about the Chicken Jockey meme? The tale is so feathered and furious that even director Jared Hess found it amusing. The masterpiece was born from the genius of Minecraft, and its introduction was nothing short of a cinematic masterpiece.

Picture this: Jason Momoa standing in his glory and being his incredible self, when he turns around and sees a once-in-a-lifetime scene. Marching towards him is a pint-sized zombie atop a chicken. Yup, that's precisely what happened. Can you imagine the scene? An undead equestrian riding a dazed chicken. In such a situation, Jack Black did what he does best: he yelled Chicken Jockey!

And just like that, a meme was born. The internet is always looking for comedy gold, and this time, it found it in A Minecraft Movie. Social media was filled with clips, edits, and memes of the Chicken Jockey. The name, the scene, and the duo became a viral sensation instantly.

What is the Chicken Jockey meme?

The Chicken Jockey meme has been used in every possible situation. The impact of the meme has been so profound that it came to the attention of A Minecraft Movie director Jared Hess. His phone has been flooded with memes and videos, and he can't believe it. When asked in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, his reaction was priceless.

"It's been so bananas."

But that's not all she wrote. He further added,

"I've seen so many funny videos. It's great, especially when people are climbing on their friends' shoulders and standing up and cheering for those moments... I'm just glad people are making with their friends and families."

There are countless Chicken Jockey memes all over the internet. People all over are going gaga over the meme and are coming up with their versions as well. Here are some memes that will show the exact extent of the meme's impact.

Someone decided to take the meme up a notch. (via @DibbleTiki)

Here is the iconic battle cry. (via @Martinicich0710)

Here is the origin of the famous meme in Minecraft format. (via @rulipng)

What is Chicken Jockey?

Although it sounds like a battle cry, it's not. In the movie, there is a scene where Jason Momoa's character, Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison, is standing gloriously in a boxing ring, waiting for his opponent. Looking at the muscular hunk, one might think his opponent will be of his caliber, but one is utterly wrong. The opponent is even more magnificent.

The camera pans to a Minecraft-style chicken, but the fun doesn't stop there. Just then, a hatch opens from above, dropping a Minecraft-style Frankenstein-looking zombie who rides the chicken.

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The movie has had an impressive run at the box office so far, and in the recent Entertainment Weekly interview, talking about the film's success, Hess commented,

"It's been way too fun. People are sending me these really hilarious speeches that a lot of teenagers are giving right before the movie. It's so hysterical, man. I'm staying up way too late."

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