I swear, when I eat popcorn most of it ends up on the floor. For some reason, it just jumps out of my hands.

Who else here is a messy popcorn eater?

Have you tried eating it one kernel at a time, instead of just stuffing your gaping maw using your hands in a fan-like action (like a crab)?

edit:Once you master the 'single-kernel' method, you may find yourself courageous enough to scoop a few up at a time and eat them.

Pretend they are like little nukes, and if even one drops..KERPLOW!

or pretend that if you drop any, a Zombie will hear you and *NOM* on your brains

or pretend you're Tom Cruise from mission impossible and if a single kernal hits the ground, you'll jump on a sofa and go apesh*t, and Oprah will eat the rest of your popcorn.

Go to the doctor and get diagnosed with 'popcorn-wrist' syndrome, and get some 'fun' pills and/or med. marohjowanna.

wheeeeee

[This message has been edited by TheDigitalAlchemist (edited 06-13-2013).]

Use a fork?

get a bowl with high sides large enough for the popcorn + your face. put the bowl, popcorn, and your face in a large garbage bag.
Now you can nom away without dropping any, or making everyone else in the room have to watch you eat like a piggy.

a little bowl of popcorn inside a huge empty bowl to catch what you drop, slob

Steve

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Put the buttered & salted popcorn in a blender with some vanilla icecream and a dallop of carmel.
You won't spill a drop!

P.S. Anything that usually hits the floor, my dog gets.
It's called sharing!

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Sounds like you are just too aggressive!

Try eating it slooooowly...... works for me.

• Buy a container of almond bark.
  
• Melt almond bark in a double boiler
  
• Pour in popped popcorn
  
• Mix well
  
• Pour out into waxed paper
  
• Wait to cool (or don't)
  
• Eat without dropping a kernel.
  

Brad

I'm curious as to how hookdonspeed eats it. as a lizard would, perhaps?

[This message has been edited by TheDigitalAlchemist (edited 06-14-2013).]

i use the toung method... just eat them 1 at a time like a lizard....

I charge $125/hr to fix popcorn-related issues.

Travel time s billed at full rate.

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I broke several teeth over the years from eating popcorn. Those teeth are gone forever. There is nothing like your original teeth.

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I dislike popcorn, but when I have eaten it I just eat it one at a time and it doesn't jump anywhere?

But whoever decided popcorn was a good movie snack needs to be shot. I can't stand popcorn smackers in the ****ing theater. God it pisses me off.

http://chemistry.about.com/...flavored-popcorn.htm
Did you know you can get a condition called "popcorn lung" from breathing the artificial butter flavoring from microwave popcorn? The artificial butter flavoring is a naturally-occurring chemical called diacetyl. Diacetyl causes no problems in the butter, milk, cheese, beer, and wine where it's found, but when vaporized it can cause damage to the bronchioles in the lungs, eventually deteriorating them into the serious irreversible condition called bronchiolitis obliterans. If you nuke a bag of popcorn every now and then, it's not a health concern for you, but workers in the factories producing the butter-flavored popcorn are at risk for lung damage, as are consumers who pop a couple of bags of corn daily. I would guess theater concession stand employees would also fall into this category.

So, what should you do to avoid lung damage from popcorn? You can avoid popping the butter-flavored corn and then add liquid butter flavoring after the corn has popped or if you absolutely love that flavor of corn (like me), then just don't go crazy. Enjoy it a few times a week at most.

quote Originally posted by theBDub: I dislike popcorn, but when I have eaten it I just eat it one at a time and it doesn't jump anywhere? But whoever decided popcorn was a good movie snack needs to be shot. I can't stand popcorn smackers in the ****ing theater. God it pisses me off.

Popcorn is a GREAT movie snack----for the theater !!

The best machine on the market, a Cretors Diplomat or President, goes for under 20 grand brand new (depends on the dealer what the exact price is) and has at LEAST a 30-year lifespan of daily use, some go 40 or more. I never worked on one newr than 20 years old, and I covered all of southern Ontario. ANY idea how many theaters that is ? (I dunno for sure either, but a couple thousand anyway)

Once they have it, that 10-buck tub of popcorn costs them about 75 CENTS to make.

A SMALL multi-plex will sell a MINIMUM of 3-500 tubs A DAY, large venues 1,000 easy and HUGE venues (Think NHL, MLB, rock concerts ect) EASILY do 10-15,000 tubs in a single event.

YOU do the math on just how much money there is that silly snack !

Does eating popcorn give you epileptic seizures?

Or, maybe you should not try to pop it IN THE BOWl you're eating from?

quote Originally posted by Gokart Mozart: http://chemistry.about.com/...flavored-popcorn.htm Did you know you can get a condition called "popcorn lung" from breathing the artificial butter flavoring from microwave popcorn? The artificial butter flavoring is a naturally-occurring chemical called diacetyl. Diacetyl causes no problems in the butter, milk, cheese, beer, and wine where it's found, but when vaporized it can cause damage to the bronchioles in the lungs, eventually deteriorating them into the serious irreversible condition called bronchiolitis obliterans. If you nuke a bag of popcorn every now and then, it's not a health concern for you, but workers in the factories producing the butter-flavored popcorn are at risk for lung damage, as are consumers who pop a couple of bags of corn daily. I would guess theater concession stand employees would also fall into this category. So, what should you do to avoid lung damage from popcorn? You can avoid popping the butter-flavored corn and then add liquid butter flavoring after the corn has popped or if you absolutely love that flavor of corn (like me), then just don't go crazy. Enjoy it a few times a week at most.

Tell me about it !!!!

That last place I managed the tech department in the industry ran 2x 60oz poppers in the warehouse to make pre-pop (the stuff you buy in those long bags) and on production days most of staff couldnt be back there for more than 10 or 15 minutes without hacking up a lung. I told and told the CEO that he needed to instal a ventalation system, and his answer was, "well, we can just open the shipping bay doors"

MAN, was that fracker MAD when I got health and saftey from the Ministry of Labor in there....I havent heard yet how big the fine was, but I do know they gave him 3 days to get it done or they were shutting down the company. Those guys dont screw around.

OH, BTW...If you have allergies, most of that stuff is popped in Coconut oil.

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Hmm, well I don't have your particular problem when I eat popcorn but, won't pretend that every popped kernel always ends up where it's supposed to. That's where Jake comes in handy, he loves buttered popcorn and is always just waiting on one to miss it's mark and hit the floor. Never had to clean up any. I suggest you either slow down and practice a little more control while dining on such a fine food or, get a dog that also like popcorn.

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Isn't it strange that after a bombing, everyone blames the bomber, his upbringing, his environment, his culture, his mental state but … after a shooting, the problem is the gun?

quote Originally posted by blackrams: Hmm, well I don't have your particular problem when I eat popcorn but, won't pretend that every popped kernel always ends up where it's supposed to. That's where Jake comes in handy, he loves buttered popcorn and is always just waiting on one to miss it's mark and hit the floor. Never had to clean up any. I suggest you either slow down and practice a little more control while dining on such a fine food or, get a dog that also like popcorn.

ooopppsss.....wrong thread.....my bad

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quote Originally posted by theBDub: I dislike popcorn, but when I have eaten it I just eat it one at a time and it doesn't jump anywhere? But whoever decided popcorn was a good movie snack needs to be shot. I can't stand popcorn smackers in the ****ing theater. God it pisses me off.

Krinkly bags of candy, even worse, weird idea right?!
Always get the back row, always.

quote Originally posted by theBDub: But whoever decided popcorn was a good movie snack needs to be shot. I can't stand popcorn smackers in the ****ing theater. God it pisses me off.

Hmm Ya know, just thinking about this, I'm glad I don't work at McDonald's and got your order wrong. I can see it not ending well.

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Isn't it strange that after a bombing, everyone blames the bomber, his upbringing, his environment, his culture, his mental state but … after a shooting, the problem is the gun?

quote Originally posted by MidEngineManiac: Popcorn is a GREAT movie snack----for the theater !! The best machine on the market, a Cretors Diplomat or President, goes for under 20 grand brand new (depends on the dealer what the exact price is) and has at LEAST a 30-year lifespan of daily use, some go 40 or more. I never worked on one newr than 20 years old, and I covered all of southern Ontario. ANY idea how many theaters that is ? (I dunno for sure either, but a couple thousand anyway) Once they have it, that 10-buck tub of popcorn costs them about 75 CENTS to make. A SMALL multi-plex will sell a MINIMUM of 3-500 tubs A DAY, large venues 1,000 easy and HUGE venues (Think NHL, MLB, rock concerts ect) EASILY do 10-15,000 tubs in a single event. YOU do the math on just how much money there is that silly snack !

1994 Cretors Diplomat 32oz. Popcorn machine $2,999 OBO http://huntsville.craigslis.../for/3803785189.html
Cretors Diplomat 32oz Popper I would like $2k for the machine (which is NOT top dollar) But I will consider all serious offers http://phoenix.craigslist.o.../bfs/3849089611.html
more on fleabay and other models on craigslist.

quote Originally posted by 2.5: Krinkly bags of candy, even worse, weird idea right?! Always get the back row, always.

I get candy, but I open it before the movie, open it all the way up, and the bag isn't touched the rest of the movie. But yeah, people that reach in for every new bite. Ugh!
But I like the seat right behind that bar where the stadium seating starts! Or somewhere around it. Back of the theater is never a bad choice though!

quote Originally posted by blackrams: Hmm Ya know, just thinking about this, I'm glad I don't work at McDonald's and got your order wrong. I can see it not ending well.

I go to movies alone. I like to get engrossed in the movie! Yeah, I get a little passionate about it haha.

I guess I'm like my dad. We went to a theater together about 3 weeks ago. Loudest people I've ever had the misfortune of watching a movie with. There were snorers, babies, talkers, and eaters. I was squirming in my seat trying to pay attention to the movie. After the movie my dad walks up to this kid who had multiple large popcorns during the movie and said "Dude you really need to calm down on your eating. I thought there was a pig in the room you were eating so loudly. I could even hear you on action parts."

The kid was three rows back and across a section. I feel bad for the people next to him.

quote Originally posted by Gokart Mozart: 1994 Cretors Diplomat 32oz. Popcorn machine $2,999 OBO http://huntsville.craigslis.../for/3803785189.html Cretors Diplomat 32oz Popper I would like $2k for the machine (which is NOT top dollar) But I will consider all serious offers http://phoenix.craigslist.o.../bfs/3849089611.html more on fleabay and other models on craigslist.

8 1/4" bolsts around the bottom of the kettle, ifiberglass covering on the wires, thermostats are iffy.......SURE, they clan up nice....but whats inside?

3 grand for a 1994 ?

Yeah, keep dreaming........kinda like wanting 7 grand for an 84 notchie.......

Ya can ask,,,,,,but you aint gonnna get.

quote Originally posted by Formula88:

Oh my, Jake saw this photo and got all excited. He started drooling just looking at it. I'm assuming it's the popcorn but, since he's not allowed to get up on the couch, that may have had an affect also. Pop Corn Pron is all I can say. Guess I'm gonna have to take Jake's internet access away after this. This isn't gonna be fun or pretty. Jake loves surfing the net. I assumed it was just Dogs Weekly and stuff like that. Oh lordy, what have I allowed to happen?

I should have known, Jake's always close to my chair where I keep the lap top, frequently it's covered in drool. UP to this point, I assumed it was just him flinging it around when he shook his head. Oh My.................................
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Isn't it strange that after a bombing, everyone blames the bomber, his upbringing, his environment, his culture, his mental state but … after a shooting, the problem is the gun?

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quote Originally posted by Gokart Mozart: 1994 Cretors Diplomat 32oz. Popcorn machine $2,999 OBO http://huntsville.craigslis.../for/3803785189.html Cretors Diplomat 32oz Popper I would like $2k for the machine (which is NOT top dollar) But I will consider all serious offers http://phoenix.craigslist.o.../bfs/3849089611.html more on fleabay and other models on craigslist.

Oh yeh...I fergot...didnt I swear I would never-ever-ever again even THINK about one of those thngs, or an Elmeco slush machine ??????

Thhhaaannnxxxxxx