Popcorn balls ought to be the perfect seasonal treat, but they are always woefully inedible. I have this perfect popcorn ball in my mind. Can you help me figure out how to make it? [more inside]
posted by hermitosis on Sep 30, 2009 - 16 answers

Mystery TV show segment - in the early 90's (I think) there was an American cable television show which had a cutaway gag about the history of movie theater popcorn. The joke was that before popcorn was invented, concession stands sold deviled eggs. Help me find it! [more inside]
posted by azuresunday on Mar 24, 2009 - 7 answers

Help me figure out a solution for textured rental walls? [more inside]
posted by casarkos on Feb 10, 2009 - 5 answers

Where can I buy Cheddar and/or White Cheddar cheese popcorn just like the Boy Scouts sell? It was GREAT and now it's too late to buy more from them. It is also rather expensive. I realize I'm probably going to have to buy mail-order. The ready-made stuff I've tried from the supermarket doesn't have the same taste and it always seems like it is half-stale.
posted by 14580 on Dec 8, 2008 - 7 answers

What's the safest way to make popcorn -- air popper or microwave popper? [more inside]
posted by acoutu on Oct 19, 2008 - 22 answers

We had some coconut oil in containers in our freezer (we use the oil for popping popcorn - we buy it in bulk and then freeze it for later) and for some reason this latest batch has all turned green. [more inside]
posted by An Infinity Of Monkeys on Oct 7, 2008 - 8 answers

How can I make Kernels popcorn at home? [more inside]
posted by reformedjerk on Mar 29, 2008 - 6 answers

Anybody remember where (the URL) to find the funny sign you can put near the workplace microwave about BURNING THE FREAKING MICROWAVE POPCORN? (At the risk of ending up on Passive-Aggressive Notes, I could use one right now.)
posted by spock on Jan 7, 2008 - 10 answers

Anyone have any magic for removing the "popcorn" from my bathroom ceiling?
posted by Zebtron on Jan 2, 2008 - 13 answers

I recently read on The Blue that microwave popcorn could be bad for you, and would like to go back to more a traditional method of making it. What are your air popper / popcorn maker suggestions (UK)? [more inside]
posted by chuckdarwin on Oct 8, 2007 - 32 answers

I understand that Pop Weaver Microwave Popcorn no longer has Diacetyl - an ingredient for flavoring. How can you tell which packages no longer have Diacetyl?
posted by cmh0150 on Sep 1, 2007 - 3 answers

How does the popcorn button on a microwave work? [more inside]
posted by sohcahtoa on Jul 27, 2006 - 8 answers

Why do so many funk songs reference popcorn? [more inside]
posted by furtive on Oct 8, 2005 - 18 answers

What are some tasty toppings I can put on air-popped popcorn that contain no cholesterol, no salt, few calories and are vegetarian?
posted by croutonsupafreak on Sep 26, 2005 - 33 answers

How do you make popcorn? Specifically old fashioned, non microwave stove top popcorn. I really want great salty buttered popcorn that doesn't come from a bag.
posted by hollygoheavy on Aug 20, 2005 - 33 answers

Is it really possible to make homemade microwave popcorn? [more inside]
posted by footnote on Jul 28, 2005 - 22 answers

Whenever real butter is used for a topping on my popcorn it seems to work well, coats the popcorn, does not make it soggy. When I use margarine it seems to "melt" the popcorn, making it soggy. [more inside]
posted by sled on Feb 18, 2005 - 9 answers

I want to attach a popcorn machine to a bike like this. The machine takes 120 Volts, any idea how I could power it?
posted by TurkishGolds on Oct 30, 2004 - 9 answers

I remember a TV-show, oh so very vaguely, that I want to say was called "Popcorn." But it's not, apparently, according to Google and IMBD... [more inside]
posted by cortex on Aug 26, 2004 - 19 answers

This is a completely silly question, but: where the heck do I buy corn in Edinburgh? [mi] [more inside]
posted by sailoreagle on Aug 2, 2004 - 14 answers

I bought some microwave popcorn that pops fine at work (a newer microwave with a popcorn button), but at home, with popcorn from the same box, I end up with a shriveled bag. The microwave at home isn't so new as to have a popcorn button, but it's not totally ancient either. I'm guessing there's some trick to it that involves NOT following the instructions provided on the bag, but I have no idea what they might be. Any ideas?
posted by hootch on Feb 25, 2004 - 7 answers