The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards unfolded with a vibrant atmosphere, showcasing a blend of humor and nostalgia. Among the evening’s highlights was Jack Black, who was honored with the prestigious King of Comedy award. This accolade recognized his extensive contributions to the comedy genre, including memorable performances in films such as Nacho Libre, Kung Fu Panda, and the recent A Minecraft Movie. In addition to this honor, Black also secured the title of Favorite Movie Actor for his role in the latter film.
During his acceptance speech, Black took a moment to reflect on his career, expressing heartfelt gratitude to his fans. “I wanna give a big shout out to all of my school of rockers out there, keep rocking. I love you,” he exclaimed, paying homage to his iconic character Dewey Finn from the beloved 2003 film School of Rock.
He continued to engage the audience by acknowledging his role in another fan-favorite, saying, “Also, gotta give a big shoutout to all my Super Mario Bros and sisters,” referencing his portrayal of Bowser in the 2023 adaptation of The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Memorable Moments and Viral Highlights
However, the evening’s most uproarious moment came when Black shouted out to his latest cinematic venture. “I would be remiss if I didn’t send a big shoutout to all of the chicken jockeys,” he declared, referencing a viral scene from A Minecraft Movie. In this particular moment, his character, Steve, exclaims “chicken jockey,” a phrase that quickly gained traction among audiences, leading to spontaneous outbursts in theaters that disrupted the viewing experience.
Social media buzzed with reactions as fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their excitement. One user remarked, “Jack Black hit em with the chicken jockey at the Kids Choice Awards,” while another chimed in, “also jack black went CHICKEN JOCKEY!!! and they slimed him.” The playful chaos of the evening was not lost on observers, with some drawing attention to the broader context of current events, humorously noting, “he’s talking about ‘jack black just quoted chicken jockey on stage’ bro you’re about to get drafted,” in reference to geopolitical tensions.
The Kids’ Choice Awards celebrated a diverse array of talents from film, television, music, and sports, with notable nominees including Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and Kendrick Lamar, each leading the nominations with four. Jack Black, along with Dwayne Johnson and Jelly Roll, followed closely with three nominations. Winners were rewarded with Nickelodeon’s iconic orange Blimp trophy, while many left the venue adorned in the signature green slime that has become synonymous with the awards show.
