Several weeks ago, Gary and I went to the movies. The Naval Air Station Pensacola has its own movie theater and the price is cheaper than your typical movie theaters. How lucky are we that we have access to recently released movies and at a cheaper cost?
So, we sat off to see ‘Sully’ starring Tom Hanks and we thoroughly enjoyed it. No review from me – as I would have no idea how to write one – and certainly no spoilers!
When arriving at the movie theater on the Naval Air Station Pensacola, we encountered no crowds and there was no waiting in line at the concession stand. We bought a soda and popcorn for a bargain that included free refills of both – who gets free refills at the movie theater for soda and popcorn?
Before the movie began, Gary and I were talking about popcorn and I mentioned I remember popping it on the stove in a pot with a lid, then pouring into a brown paper bag. We would then melt butter on the stove (for you young folks – there were no microwaves when I was young, yes really!), then we would pour the butter into the brown paper bag and shake it to spread the butter on the popcorn. Gary and I also discussed in our conversation remembering Jiffy-Pop Popcorn. Who remembers Jiffy-Pop Popcorn and is it still in available for purchase?
Yes, I had to Google Jiffy-Pop and I did receive the following –
People also ask
Do they still make Jiffy Pop popcorn?
It can be hard to find Jiffy Pop in stores, leading some to wonder if Jiffy Pop was discontinued. The good news is that Jiffy Pop is still made. One reason it could be harder to find Jiffy Pop in stores now is that Microwave popcorn has become more common in the home.
Well this makes perfect sense because Jiffy-Pop Popcorn is made from foil and we know what happens with foil in a microwave. Then I searched popcorn, and received these among the results –
How to Make Perfect Popcorn on the Stovetop
Why Do We Eat Popcorn at the Movies?

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There is an interesting article titled The Science and History of Popcorn – the Snack that Saved the Movies on the filmmakeriq.com website that has the history of popcorn.
This is my interesting post about movies and popcorn. I thought this post appropriate because I understand that Thanksgiving Day is historically the day most people go to the movies, followed by Christmas Day. And Thanksgiving weekend many times sees box office records for movies. Okay, just for those that want to know, the record holder movie for Thanksgiving weekend was back in 2013. Any guesses?
Yes, it was Frozen.
And I am guessing on that Thanksgiving weekend in 2013, there was a great amount of popcorn being eaten.
If you are going to the movies this weekend – enjoy, have fun and eat some popcorn!
Oh, I almost forgot, there is also a popcorn song –
Jiffy-Pop??? Sunshine Hugs
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Yes, Jiffy-Pop! Happy Sunday Cheryl. 🙂
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LOL sometimes I need things in a “Jiffy”-Sunshine Hugs.
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I am as old as you so I well remember Jiffy-Pop. It was imported to the UK and I can still remember my excitement as the popcorn start to pop. It was a huge noise and you had to keep the lid on or the popcorn would be all over the kitchen. It tasted much better than the new stuff, even with the burnt and unpopped kernels. You and Gary look fabulous together – nice to know that you are having some fun times right now.
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It has been so long since I have had Jiffy-Pop, I need to try it again. So glad you have some good memories with it – Happy Sunday Kerry! 🙂
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Happy Sunday to you, sweetie. Have you been gambling on the Sabbath??? 👿
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Well yes, I am a sinner! 🙂
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In so many ways….😆!!!
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Thanks for the smile, and the link to popcorn history in the movies. I have had to have two small surgeries the last two Fridays but I expect to bounce back. Thank you for your interesting posts, and when I shovel snow soon, I will be wishing I was enjoying sunshine like you down Pensacola way.
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David, I was wondering about you as I have not seen you in awhile. I will keep you in my thoughts as you recover. I know that shoveling snow should be good exercise – may be I need to come help out. Happy Sunday David. 🙂
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You are not going to believe this, but I only make popcorn in a pot ! I have never popped popcorn in the microwave. And, funny you had a post about popcorn today, because today I made popcorn in the pot. I was telling my daughter that next time, we should indulge and make the buttered popcorn, of course using the pot, and then putting the popcorn in a bowl, then tossing all that fattening butter all over the popcorn, and mixing it around. Yum 🙂
And, then there is the popcorn song, how cool. Have a great day my friend 🙂 x
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That is too funny Lynne. I just figured everybody made it in the microwave these days, but it most likely tastes better in a pot. Thanks dear, I am very glad you enjoyed this post – keep using that pot. Happy Sunday my friend! 🙂
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Oh for sure, I will keep using that pot. Hope your Sunday was good 🙂
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We ate tons of Jiffy Pop and thought it was the most amazing thing ever! Before that it was simply popcorn in a pan and butter…which is good too! Great to hear from ya!
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Thanks Paul, I think our generation remembers Jiffy Pop, and the younger generation would have no idea what we are talking about. My how times have changed with popcorn. Happy Sunday! 🙂
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So true! Thanks for the fascinating insight.
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Popcorn and the movies is like bread and butter. Before Jiffy-Pop I remember a square black metal popcorn popper with a long handle and a thick black metal screen on top. It was heavy and used by shaking it back and forth on top of the stove, much like the Jiffy-Pop popper.
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Jennie, I know what you are talking about with the black metal popcorn popper, I had forgotten about that. WOW, how making popcorn has changed over the years. Happy Sunday! 🙂
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It sure has! Enjoy your day!
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I remember Jiffy-Pop. I don’t think anybody was ever able to make it without burning it, though….and I remember the song so well. 🙂
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Laurel, I think there was an art to making the popcorn with the Jiffy-Pop. And the song brings back so many memories. Happy Sunday, hope all is well with you today. 🙂
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I love remembering those things from a time when things were so much simpler.
Hope you have a great day! ::)
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I agree – thanks dear! 🙂
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Long live jiffy pop!!!!
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Yes, it should be in the Smithsonian! Thanks Gary, hope all is well with you. 🙂
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Popcorn and movies… gotta have it! I made my first “real” pot of popcorn when I was about 8 or 9, and it exploded all over me, lol. Today I am thankful for microwave popcorn… with extra butter!! Have a great weekend Terry!! It’s great to see your smile!
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Paula, the popcorn we had at the movies was wonderful – we drowned it in butter and it was yummy! We are going back again soon for another movie and popcorn! Happy Sunday, glad to see you! 🙂
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I don’t remember jiffy-pop (and feel I must have been a deprived child) but I do remember popping corn on the stove …. I carried on the tradition with my own children when they were young – scrumptious …. nothing smells quite like it and that sound …..
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Oh Osyth, you missed out on the Jiffy-Pop, you must try it at least once. But the popping on the stove, those were the days! Thanks dear, hope your holiday and weekend are delightful. I am running behind on responding to comments. 🙂
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Chillax as my children insist on saying! It’s lovely to hear from you but there is no need to feel compelled to reply to me! I will hunt down the jiffy-pop I feel my life will not be complete without it! Happy sunny Sunday to you!
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Thank you dear, I am taking a break from the slot machines, but will return to them soon. 🙂
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I LOVE popcorn. I regularly make it on the stove, because I think it tastes better that way (and it reminds me of my grandparents, who also loved it). If I don’t do it that way, I have a hot air popper I break out. I rarely make microwave popcorn!
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You are right, it does taste better on the stove – and I totally forgot about the hot air popper! Good memories about popcorn – who knew? Thanks Sarah, I hope you have a wonderful weekend. 🙂
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I hope yours was excellent!
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Of course I remember Jiffy-Pop! I actually buy it to use when camping, although it has been several years since I did that. It’s fun to pop over the campfire! You should do that next time you take the home out camping!
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Kathryn, I have not seen Jiffy-Pop in the stores, or it maybe I have not paid much attention. I will certainly need to find it and try it on the campfire. So glad you have some good memories about this – Happy Sunday! 🙂
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Thanks Terry, I hope you find it!
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Sure do remember Jiffy Pop! Mom made it for special occasions like watching Rudolph once a year in our jammies with hot cocoa. And hubby and I can’t go to a movie without getting popcorn! Just saw Hacksaw Ridge this weekend! It was very good. And we at lots of popcorn 🙂
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Oh yes Jodi, we must have popcorn at the movies! Gary and I will be back to see another movie very soon. Happy Sunday, I hope the Thanksgiving holiday was wonderful for you and the family. 🙂
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I loved Jiffy Pop! There was just something about seeing that foil rise that was the coolest thing. It was like magic or something. Can’t wait to see Sully! I have not heard one bad thing about it.
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I agree, as a child watching Jiffy-Pop was magic – oh how times have changed. You need to see Sully, I will not give out anything about it except I did shed a tear – but then again I do that for most movies – that is just me. Happy Sunday to you! 🙂
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“Jiffy pop! Jiffy pop, the magic treat! As much fun to make, as it is to eat!”
Always a favorite while growing up.
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Oh my goodness, I forgot about the jingle, I should have included it with this post! Thanks Joyce for stopping by to read and comment – Happy Sunday! 🙂
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Oh my I forgot about the popcorn song….thanks for the blast from the past…LOL we had jiffy pop popcorn all the time when I was young…seemed to be the only kind we ate…I still like my popcorn made in a pot on the stove…LOL and down here there is kettle corn on every corner….yum!!!!! kat
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kat, I think the popcorn in a pot most likely tastes better – and you can add as much toppings as you want to it. Thanks for stopping by today, I hope your Thanksgiving went well. 🙂
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We used to have jiffy pop! Yummy post Terry
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Thank you Lynn! 🙂
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We make popcorn on top of the stove using coconut oil. It is very good. When I listened to this popcorn song, I could picture you doing an exercise video to it Terry!
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I never thought about using coconut oil, does it change the taste at all? And I need to do some exercising to that song – I am eating too much this time of the year. Thanks Blue – Happy Monday! 🙂
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We don’t think it changes the taste, we actually like it. It is worth trying.
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I will certainly have to give it a try – thanks! 🙂
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I loove going to the movies! Though with DVDs and such it´s been a long time I went… Really have to do it again! I just love the smell of popcorn and those comfy theatre chairs 😉 And you know what? I still make pop corn on my stove, ´cause I don´t have a microwave! (many people in Europe are still against it, especially because of health reasons…). Have a wonderful day! xxxxxxxx
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We went to the movies for the first time in years – it was loads of fun. That is interesting about the microwaves in Europe, I did not realize people were against it. Thanks Sarah, a wonderful day to you as well. 🙂
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Oh, there are lots of people who do use them, but there´s also an awareness of its risk. But then it could also be that people around here are just more stubborn 😉 When I´m visiting my family in England, I´m always too happy to use the microwave too 😉 Have a happy day, dear Terry! 🙂 xxxxxx
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The wife and I actually had some Jiffy Pop about a year ago for “old-times sake.” Ironically we were just talking about getting it again when your post appeared. Used to be a regular in our house growing up. (Hadn’t heard that song in awhile either!)
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Bruce, I have not seen Jiffy Pop in the stores, but then again I have not looked for it. I would like to try it again soon. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate you my friend. 🙂
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Oh, my we’re both showing our age! I remember all of those great things! what a good post. 🙂
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Yep, that age thing – it shows every once in awhile. Thanks Amanda, so glad you enjoyed this post. 🙂
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