A chicken jockey is a rare Minecraft mob in which a baby zombie spawns riding a chicken, a combination players have hunted and joked about for years. The phrase exploded in 2025 when Steve, played by Jack Black, shouted it in A Minecraft Movie, prompting cheers, applause and even chicken props in cinemas. Clips of the line spread quickly across TikTok, YouTube and gaming streams, where it became shorthand for sudden chaos. It remains popular because it instantly signals Minecraft culture to anyone who recognises the game.