National Popcorn Day (January 19) is the perfect day to a-maize your family and friends with your extensive popcorn knowledge. And we've got enough fun facts, jokes, and hacks to fill up your popcorn bowl. Your family might think you are a bit corny, but don't worry... you'll butter them up when you pop by to share your kernels of wisdom.
🍿 OUR FAVORITE 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.
🍿 OUR FAVORITE 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 HACK
WHAT YOU NEED
- unpopped popcorn kernels
- brown paper lunch bags
- microwave
Yup, that's it!
WHAT YOU DO
- Place 1/4 cup of the popcorn kernels in each lunch bag.
- Fold over the top of the bag 2-3 times. No tape, and definitely no staples! Just fold it.
- Microwave on the popcorn setting. You may have to experiment a bit to find the perfect amount of cook time.
PRO TIP: Add your favorite toppings to your popped corn. Check out Popping Up Flavorful Fun: Popcorn Treats Your Family Will Love for lots of ideas.
No matter how you choose to celebrate, be sure to POP some popcorn fun into your day!
