why-do-we-eat-popcorn-at-the-movies

why-do-we-eat-popcorn-at-the-movies

11/28/2013

link

http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/food/2013/10/why-do-we-eat-popcorn-at-the-movies/

summary

This blog post delves into the history and cultural phenomenon of eating popcorn at the movies. The author explains that popcorn first became associated with movie theaters during the Great Depression, when it was one of the few affordable snacks available. The post explores the symbiotic relationship between popcorn vendors and movie theaters, as well as the marketing strategies employed to popularize popcorn as a movie snack. It also discusses the sensory experience of eating popcorn and how it has become deeply ingrained in the moviegoing experience. Overall, the blog post offers an interesting exploration of the origins and enduring appeal of popcorn as a movie theater snack.

tags

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