Viral chicken jockey trend sparks popcorn storm and mass ejection at Welsh cinema

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A group of three teenagers have been banned from all Vue cinemas nationwide for a year after setting off a confetti cannon during a screening of the new “A Minecraft Movie” at Vue Cwmbran. The youths, aged 13 to 14, were escorted out by security, with witnesses confirming their ban from every Vue location across the country. Their actions were reportedly inspired by a viral social media trend originating in America, where cinema audiences shout “Chicken jockey!” before chaos ensues.

This trend involves throwing popcorn, drinks, and other items into the air, releasing confetti cannons, and pausing the film until order is restored. At Vue Cwmbran, the teenagers were removed at the moment the disruption peaked and were explicitly told not to return. However, this kind of disruption is not limited to one cinema; venues across the UK have faced similar disturbances.

For instance, The Regent Cinema in Newtown encountered the same problem during its screening of the Minecraft movie, prompting a public statement reinforcing a strict zero-tolerance policy. A spokesperson warned that police involvement would be sought if the behavior continued. The cinema’s Facebook post urged viewers not to engage in the viral trend, emphasizing that while fun is welcome, crossing the line and being inconsiderate to others is unacceptable.

The statement continued, “From today we will be taking a zero tolerance approach to this trend and we will be stopping the movie at any time if anyone decides to partake and they will be removed from the cinema with no refund given. There will be no warnings – if you partake you are out.” It also reminded patrons that recording or photographing the screen is illegal, punishable by unlimited fines and up to ten years in prison. The cinema has installed special camera technology to detect phones and recording devices, with offenders facing police intervention after the film.

The Regent Cinema apologized to those affected by the disruption during the 7pm showing on Sunday and introduced daily “family friendly” screenings of A Minecraft Movie. These peaceful mode showings require all under-18s to be accompanied by an adult, catering to families and adults who want to watch the film without interruptions. WalesOnline has reached out to Vue for a comment regarding the incident.