Jimmy Kimmel Talks to Viral “Popcorn Guy” from Texas

Over the holidays, a guy named Oscar went to see the new Avatar and ended up getting show-before-the-show - from a movie theater employee now known as The Popcorn Guy. The internet fell in love with The Popcorn Guy, his video has been seen more than 14 million times on TikTok alone, and we fell in love with him too. So we tracked him down to learn about his methods & and offer him a dream job.

About Jimmy Kimmel Live:

Jimmy Kimmel serves as host and executive producer of Emmy®-nominated “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” ABC’s late-night talk show. “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is well known for its huge viral video successes, with over 15 billion views and more than 18 million subscribers on the show’s YouTube channel. Some of Kimmel’s most popular comedy bits include “Celebrities Read Mean Tweets,” “Lie Witness News,” “Unnecessary Censorship,” “Halloween Candy YouTube Challenge,” and music videos like “I (Wanna) Channing All Over Your Tatum.”

[brendanuveda]

Cinemark owes this man for the extra publicity. Things like this make people actually want to go back to the theaters. It's what the experience is all about.

[juanpereztattoo]

I live in corpus and frequently visit this theater. I always got pumped when Jason was working cause he always made it fun to order popcorn. Glad to see him get the attention he deserves. This man loves his job and has a1 customer service

[marypoor]

You're a real one, Jimmy Kimmel, recognizing a seemingly genuine guy and giving him a great opportunity.

[LM-wdfk]

We love this guy! He’s been putting on a show for us when we order our popcorn for years! So awesome he’s getting recognition :)

[analogkid]

He seems like such a cool guy. Giving people some fun which is much needed these days. ❤

[rhysdbeast]

He seems like such a sweet dude. Very stoked for him!🎉

[estrellagarza]

I’m from Corpus Christi and it warms my heart to see this guy so happy so wholesome representing the 361 so well

[The-Spondy-School]

So totally cool that Jimmy's gonna bring the popcorn guy out to LA to do his thing at the Oscars. 2 thumbs up for Jiminy Kimble !

[NatWhereYouAt]

He's a king at what he does. Bloody legend! Keep going my dude

[markdye]

Honestly - melt my heart. Popcorn dude you are the cutest. Enjoy the Oscars man! 🎉

[katalac]

Talk about positivity..that guy has it ten fold

[morpheuswan]

A huge thumbs up to both Jason and Jimmy.

[tybrady]

Great interview! He didn’t mess up one teeny tiny thing, nothing awkward, all cool!

[tylerm]

JimBble KimBille, you guys are good ppl!! just saw popcorn man earlier today and I almost cried, wish I was half as motivated and passionate with my work.

[Tracey]

What a feel good segment. This sweet kid, (I'm old) so he's a kid to me, looks like he is having so much fun. People like him, who have such a love for something and is giving that theater more than just popcorn should be paid enough to support himself. You want employees just like him. STAY SMILING Jason!!

[CrysTheSagittarius]

I hate when I get to the middle of my popcorn & the buttery goodness is all gone. I wish every theater did it like this guy! Job well done 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[victorjohnson]

Love that you do such cool things for people like the popcorn guy

[amandainsa]

Love this!! Can't wait to see Jason showing off his skills at the Oscars!! He is the type of Texan that makes me proud to be a Texan!!

[kara]

He seems like such a good person, happy for him and how he's getting recognition after having been in it for 10 years what a great story

[thesoundsmith]

What a great exemplar - showing that if you love your job, even the most menial task, attacked with style, grace and humor, can be life-affirming and fun. _Any_ employer should be proud to add this man to their organization.