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National Popcorn Day ~ Friday Humor

National Popcorn Day is a holiday celebrated on January 19th in the United States. It is a day to celebrate the snack food popcorn and its popularity. The holiday is not officially recognized by the government but is celebrated by popcorn lovers and popcorn companies.

The History of Popcorn


Popcorn has a long history, with evidence of popcorn consumed by ancient civilizations in Mexico and Peru as early as 3600 BC. Popcorn was also a popular snack among Native Americans, who would dry corn kernels and heat them over a fire to make popcorn.

National Popcorn Day was officially celebrated in the United States on January 19th, 1983, by the Popcorn Institute, now the Popcorn Board. This non-profit organization promotes the popcorn industry. It was created to pay homage to the history and popularity of popcorn as a snack food.

Popcorn has been enjoyed by people of all ages for centuries and has become a staple snack food in the United States, enjoyed at movie theaters, sporting events, and in homes. 

How to Celebrate National Popcorn Day

There are many ways to celebrate National Popcorn Day. Here are a few ideas:

  • Make Homemade Popcorn: Use an air popper or a stovetop method to make a batch of popcorn and try out different seasonings and toppings.
  • Visit a Popcorn Shop: Many cities have popcorn shops that offer a wide variety of popcorn flavors. Visit one of these shops and try some new flavors.
  • Host a Popcorn Party: Invite friends and family to enjoy popcorn, watch movies, or play games.
  • Popcorn-themed Meal: Incorporate popcorn into your meals by using it as a topping for soup or salad or as a breading for chicken or fish.
  • Give Popcorn as a Gift: Give bags of popcorn to friends, family, coworkers, and teachers.
  • Visit a Popcorn Farm: Many states have popcorn farms that you can visit to learn more about the popcorn industry and how popcorn is grown and harvested.
  • Take Part in Popcorn Day Events: Look out for Popcorn Day events taking place in your local area, like Popcorn Day festivals, Popcorn Day sales, and more.

Here are a few jokes on popcorn.

1. For the first time in many years, an older adult traveled from his rural town to the city to attend a movie. After buying his ticket, he stopped at the concession stand to purchase some popcorn.

Handing the attendant $1.50, he couldn’t help but comment, “The last time I came to the movies, popcorn was only 15 cents.”

“Well, sir,” the attendant replied with a grin, “You’re really going to enjoy yourself. We have audio now.”

2. A couple is buying popcorn at the concession stand in the cinema…

Vendor: Do you want your popcorn sweet or salty?

The guy looks lovingly at his girlfriend and says: I want my popcorn like my girlfriend.

 Vendor: Dude, we don’t sell ugly popcorn

3. A young man was on his bed, relaxing and eating popcorn, when I noticed my pillow was missing its pillowcase. He started looking for it in the darkness of my room(I still had a little light). And then, saw a blanketish shadow in my peripheral vision. I reached for it, thinking it was the pillowcase. However, after pressing down on it and hearing the loud, crinkly noise of a near-empty bag of popcorn, I soon realized that was...not the case.

Popcorn is one of the only situations in which you eat the result of an explosion- Demetri Martin.

Here’s a list of healthy snacks you can prep for children and other members of your family.

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About the author

Rae Aria holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Literary Studies and enjoys writing family-oriented-topics. When she’s not writing or working as an editor on Support for Stepdads, she loves spending time with her two sons and reading a wide range of subjects.

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