For more than 30 years, October has been celebrated as National Popcorn Poppin’ Month, but it didn't become official until 1999, when then Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman proclaimed it. We are sure glad he did, because popcorn is a pretty versatile treat with a long history!
🍿 FUN FACTS ABOUT POPCORN
- Popcorn is over 5000 years old.
- Popcorn is naturally GMO-free and gluten-free.
- Water in the the popcorn kernels cause them to pop when heated.
- Nebraska is the #1 popcorn producer in America at almost 250 million pounds per year.
- Popcorn was once banned from movie theaters in 1949 because it was too loud.
- Unpopped popcorn kernels at the bottom of a popcorn bag are often called old maids.
- Pillsbury invented microwave popcorn in 1982.
- Popcorn can launch up to 3 feet when popped.
- Popcorn is threaded onto a string and used as garland on North American Christmas trees.
- When popcorn pops in a round shape it is called mushroom popcorn and popcorn which pops in unpredictable shapes is called butterfly popcorn.
🍿 POPCORN JOKES
What do you call one piece of popcorn?
Unicorn.
What comes free with popcorn?
Butterfingers.
What is a kernel's favorite type of candy?
A lolli-pop.
Why didn't the kernel pop?
He was cornfused.
What is popcorn's favorite dance move?
Pop and lock.
Who is the baby popcorn's favorite movie character?
Mary Poppins.
What does a corn cob call their father?
Pop corn.
What kind of test did the popcorn get an A on?
A pop quiz.
How much does pirate corn cost?
A bucc-an-ear.
How does a corn kid smile when they hear a funny joke?
From ear to ear.
🍿 OUR FAVORITE POPCORN TOPPINGS
- Sprinkles
- Chocolate chips
- Pretzels
- Mini M&Ms
- Mini marshmallows
- Coconut shavings
- Chex cereal
- Crushed Oreos
- Butterscotch chips
- Peanut Butter chips
- Peppermint chips
- Nuts
- Sunflower seeds
- Graham cracker pieces (Just break them apart into pieces, or add Teddy Grahams)
- Heath baking bits
- Caramel baking bits
- Mini peanut butter cups
- Animal crackers
Want more fun popcorn flavor ideas? Check out our article, Popping Up Flavorful Fun: Popcorn Treats Your Family Will Love.
