Optimus Prime Rolls Out To Praise With Unusual Honor At Kids' Choice Awards 2023
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Optimus Prime didn’t keep his gratitude in disguise as he accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award during an unorthodox moment at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday.
The Autobots leader, who was voiced by longtime “Transformers” voice actor Peter Cullen during the appearance, accepted the award following an introduction from stars of the franchise’s upcoming sequel, “Rise of the Beasts.”
Pete Davidson, who joined fellow “Transformers” actors Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback at the awards show, referred to Optimus Prime as an “absolute legend” and a “giant” in the industry.
It led to a brief speech from the iconic character before the Kids’ Choice Awards blimp rested on the leader’s shoulder.
“Let this award seal the bond between humans, Maximals and Autobots as we fight together to protect the planet,” said Optimus Prime.
Optimus Prime accepting his KCA blimp (first few seconds cut though): pic.twitter.com/XUUGHJNhi1
— Alberto Herrera (@Alberto9Herrera) March 5, 2023
Twitter users later celebrated — and joked about — the award’s recipient.
Well deserved. Nobody else has done more to promote the right to freedom for all sentient beings. 🙏🙏🙏 https://t.co/VM2KNIPudW
— Sam Barsanti (@SamBarsanti) March 5, 2023
What has he achieved if the Autobots are still fighting the Decepticons https://t.co/spIP7ib2JP
— James Whitbrook (@Jwhitbrook) March 5, 2023
He-Man was robbed… https://t.co/194VCBU9I3
— Fred Topel #FightforFreelancers (@FredTopel) March 5, 2023
Bro's been deserving this since he gave that iconic speech during the final scene of Transformers 1
— Justin | IDontBeatGames⚡️ (@IDontBeatGames) March 5, 2023
Nothing against this guy, but since it’s not a competitive KCA, I don’t think it should count towards his KEGOT. https://t.co/JiRKGxveKQ
— Nick Martucci (serious) (@BlunderingIdiom) March 5, 2023
Seeing Optimus Prime accept the #KidsChoiceAwards Lifetime Achievement Award is one thing, hearing Peter Cullen as the voice makes it all the better
A legend among legends pic.twitter.com/qGg50z8DEu— TRAFON(s Backup Account) (@RiseFallNickBck) March 5, 2023