Popcorn's Rise to Fame
It all started with a man named Orville Redenbacher, who invented the first popper machine in 1885. But it wasn't until the 1950s that popcorn became a household name.
Companies like Orville's company, Cracker Jack (no relation), and Jolly Time, started mass-producing and marketing popcorn to the masses. Suddenly, popcorn was everywhere.
From ballparks to drive-ins, popcorn was the snack of choice for Americans. And with the invention of microwave popcorn, it was easier than ever to make at home.
But with great power comes great responsibility. And with the rise of microwave popcorn, came the rise of burnt, soggy, and stale popcorn.
It's a tale as old as time itself, folks.