If you’ve ever watched a Dwayne Johnson film or wrestling match, you’ll know a thing for sure: he has several seriously iconic catchphrases. From ‘If you smell what The Rock is cooking?’ to ‘It doesn’t matter what you think!’ the man has the ability to deliver a line that will leave you grinning, cheering, or just plain confused.
Over the years, he has coined and popularized numerous catchphrases, which have become synonymous with his image. However, recently, The Rock ended up receiving some hilarious trolling after it was discovered that he actually owns the trademark for over 20 of his most famous catchphrases.
Yes, The Rock is now the owner of ‘Roody Poo’, ‘Candy As*’, and even Jabroni. Even so, jokes and memes about his unexpected ownership of some extremely ridiculous phrases began to appear everywhere, and the internet could not contain its amusement.
Roody Poo to Candy As*: Dwayne Johnson Gets Ownership Over 20 Names & Catchphrases
It is now official for Dwayne Johnson to hold the title of ‘The Most Electrifying Man in Sports and Entertainment’. The actor and entertainment mogul, who first rose to fame as a WWE star two decades ago, purchased the rights to a number of nicknames, insults, and catchphrases during his time in the ring in the 1990s and early 2000s, including ‘Candy As*’, ‘Jabroni’, and ‘If you smell what The Rock is cooking’.
Johnson’s agreement to join the board of directors of TKO Group Holdings—the business Endeavor formed by combining WWE and the UFC—comprises the transfer of the intellectual property rights to the names and phrases to Johnson.
The actor owns the rights to his well-known ring name, ‘The Rock’, as was announced last month (via Variety). In its 10-K filing with the SEC on February 27, TKO disclosed over twenty more names and taglines now under Johnson’s ownership.
Dwayne Johnson (@therock | IG)Here’s the full list, including (via THR):
- The Rock
- Rocky Maivia
- Team Corporate
- Rock Nation
- The Nation
- Roody Poo
- Candy As*
- Jabroni
- If you smell what The Rock is cooking
- The Samoan Sensation
- The Blue Chipper
- The Brahma Bull
- The People’s Champion
- The Great One
- Know Your Role and Shut Your Mouth
- Team Bring It
- The Rock Just Bring It
- The People’s Elbow
- Rock Bottom
- Finally, The Rock has come back to…
- It doesn’t matter what…
- Blue Hell
- The millions… (and millions)
- Rockpocalypse
- Project Rock
- The most electrifying man in sports and entertainment.
Along with “all other nicknames, caricatures, voice, signature, gestures, routines, costumes or parts of costumes, accessories [and] crowns” connected to his time as a WWE performer, Johnson has also acquired ownership of related logos and service marks under the terms of the TKO agreement.
But that didn’t stop the fans on the internet from having a field day, with memes and jokes popping up left and right about The Rock’s ownership over some truly ridiculous phrases.
Dwayne Johnson is Under Fire For His Famous Catchphrases Like Roody Poo & Candy As*
Love him or hate him, Dwayne Johnson has left an indelible mark on both the Hollywood and professional wrestling industries. He has left a distinct legacy for himself, from his legendary WWE matches to his box office triumphs as an actor. But recently, The Rock has become embroiled in a bit of a sticky situation concerning a few of his most famous catchphrases.
While this may seem like a savvy business move, it has also opened the door for some hilarious trolling. Let’s hear some of the fans’ views:
him copyrighting these awful names pic.twitter.com/bh0Ubkx4FD
— harv (@harvv) March 1, 2024
The Rock is a jabroni.
— 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝕏 (@normposter) March 1, 2024
Copyrighting "jabroni" is such a jabroni move… pic.twitter.com/onh098Ogj3
— the World's Greatest Narcissist (@JAMnit_JAM) March 1, 2024
This is so corny
— Chombe🃏 (@Chombe1080) March 1, 2024
this nigga copyrighted Roody Poo😂?
— DUFFY ♒️ (@DuffyBag5) March 1, 2024
Though the mocking of his catchphrases may be playful, it provides an example of how much his persona has connected with fans.
There is no doubt that The Rock’s legendary persona has had a lasting impact on popular culture, even though some people may find humor in his catchphrases. Johnson’s legacy, catchphrases and all, will undoubtedly endure as long as he continues to entertain audiences on the big screen. Are you a fan of his catchy catchphrases?
