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<Julia Henri>'s avatar

Such a lovely story. I especially enjoyed this since I finally broke down and purchased the Whirly Popper in stainless steel. A Rolls Royce when it comes to popping but worth every cent. Thank you for a pleasant read!

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Martha Tubinis's avatar

Hi Julia - I'll investigate as to whether we can get royalties for promoting this popper lol!

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Paula Lochhead's avatar

I loved your article. I always learn something from history buzz. However, I think that one of the crank poppers is actually a bread machine.

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Martha Tubinis's avatar

Hi Paula,

Do you think it is the one on the left? It was identified online as a popcorn popper but now that you mention it, it doesn't have vent holes, or doesn't appear to.

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Cynthia Robinson's avatar

Fun to read, Martha, and so nice to see that you are still making use of your museum studies experience! PS -- thanks to you, I had popcorn last night :)

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Martha Tubinis's avatar

Hi Cynthia! I always loved that Whirley Pop Popcorn Popper project. For the presentation I brought in popcorn and played circus music lol. Popcorn is the best warm and fuzzy on a cold winter night (or a rainy summer ish night). Hope all is well with you...

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Elaine Clements's avatar

There's more to come! It's a three-part series. Stay tuned!

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James Batchelder's avatar

Great story Martha! We had Popcorn every Sunday night. Dinner was always after church so for Supper we had sandwiches and a bowl of popcorn while watching Disney and Bonanza. Mum used vegetable oil, covered with kernels in a covered pot on the stove, shaking it gently when it began to pop. Salt was the only garnish.

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Martha Tubinis's avatar

Love that tradition! My best friend's father used to make the best popcorn with the same technique as your Mom. I use olive oil in my Whirley Pop.

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Elaine Clements's avatar

Always popcorn on Saturday night watching My Three Sons, while our hair was set in pin curls for church on Sunday morning. We cooked the popcorn the same way, but woe to the person who let the kernels burn. The burnt bits at the bottom of the pot were so hard to scrape off!

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Martha Tubinis's avatar

Three girls watching My Three Sons - gotta love that. Is there a photo in the archive?

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Elaine Clements's avatar

Ha! I'd have to dig through the family archives to find that one!

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Tom Adams's avatar

As a lifelong popcorn addict, I was absolutely fascinated! Who knew?!?

Superb post, Martha!!!

Tom

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Elaine Clements's avatar

Popcorn lovers unite!

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Roland Gubisch's avatar

Amazing history of everyday popcorn. But chocolate? Well, maybe...

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Martha Tubinis's avatar

No chocolate on my popcorn - olive oil and salt. But an occasional Moose Crunch is good too.

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Elaine Clements's avatar

Could be a good topic for future posts, Roland. It's a complicated history.

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