Jackass 4's Cup Test Pays Homage To 2 Classic Knoxville Moments
Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Jackass Forever
The new cup test stunt in Jackass 4 is not only hilarious, but it also pays homage to two classic Johnny Knoxville moments. The fourth main installment in the Jackass film series, Jackass Forever is scheduled for a highly-anticipated February 4, 2022, theatrical release by Paramount Pictures. Jackass Forever marks the end of many Jackass stalwart's careers, with leading man Johnny Knoxville himself hanging up his proverbial gloves after one final, injury-fuelled outing. Given this context, it's unsurprising that the movie references other iconic incidents from the franchise.
Alongside Knoxville; Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Dave England, Wee Man, Danger Ehren, and Preston Lacy all return for their final Jackass cast appearances in Jackass 4. In this way, Jackass Forever also marks the passing of the torch to a new generation of willing pain recipients, with celebrities such as Jasper Dolphin and Eric Andre taking on greater roles in the latest franchise entry. Other guest appearances for the film include Shaquille O'Neal, Machine Gun Kelly, and Tyler, The Creator, who have been especially keen to create stunts with the inaugural, iconic Jackass team one last time. Although many of these stunts have been kept under wraps ahead of the film's release, several cringe-worthy clips make up the final Jackass Forever trailer.
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The best of these stunt homages is the "Cup Test," in which Cameroonian mixed martial artist Francis Ngannou punches Ehren McGhehey full pelt in the groin. While this stunt is riotous viewing alone, it also acts as a perfect homage to two classic Johnny Knoxville stunts, the first of which was Knoxville's
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