#Flavored Popcorn Review

[bluepoodle7]

#SweetChaos #SweetChaosIcedGingerbreadDrizzledPopcorn #FlavoredPopcorn #FlavoredPopcornReview

I tried the Sweet Chaos Iced Gingerbread Drizzled Popcorn and it was pretty good.

This popcorn smelled like nutmeg and cinnamon but tasted like a light cinnamon taste.

This popcorn was crunchy and soft in texture while also lightly sweet.

I wanted to know if these are still good.

These were still good.

I would eat this again.

Got at Dollar Tree.

[linghuxcourtyard]

Snack Catalog #441

Captain Danny Pop Pop Rice / 丹尼船長米米花

vegetarian / From S

Corn Chowder flavor

this was sweeter than I expect

and as it is corn chowder flavor, it feels very artificial.

most of all it gets stuck to the teeth. What a pity.

I still like popped jobs tear > corn > rice ? these pop pop rice thingy

[soxcietyy]

my request is yuta finding readers toys and testing it on her the next time they do the deed 🙏🙏

Rating’s

This is embarrassingly late, I’m so sorry 😭🙏🏼

Nobara comes over to your house with a mystery box just to be disappointed with the contents inside. Yuta shows up unexpected and seems very interested in it.

"Hey! Guess who finally got the goods! Can’t wait to see what’s in here." Nobara said as she stood in front of your door with a cardboard box in her hands. It took you a second to even figure out what in the world she was talking about. What plans could of you guys made that you had forgotten about?

Ah yes last week she had mentioned that she made a new friend who owned a company. He said that he needed people to review his new products before he could launch them in his shop. Before he could reveal what it was Nobara stopped him, telling the guy that she wanted it to be a surprise. She promised to run over here once she received the package so you guys could be surprised together.

"What do you think it could be? Clothes? Food? Candy? Skincare? Makeup?!" Nobara said excitedly as she squeezed passed you. She didn’t need permission to enter because she would barge in even if you said no.

Walking into your apartment she decided to put the box on the coffee table. A loud thud could be heard as it made contact with the glass top. She took a seat on the floor as she waited for you, excited to see what was inside. She almost looked like a kid eager to open there gift. That would have to wait a second though. Walking to the kitchen you grab some wine glasses and a bottle so you guys could enjoy together. Whatever it was would go perfectly with a cold bottle of wine.

"Hurry up!" She says as she crosses her arms.

Yyou let out a sigh as you lean on the island, then you tell her to open the tape up while you poured drinks.

"I’m so excited!" Nobara says as she pulls out her keys and drags it across the tape to tear it open. While she did that you opened the bottle and poured the drinks into the glass. Once you had finished you approach her and place the cups down. Nobara didn’t want to waste anymore time, she pulls you towards her so you could look above the box with her.

"Okay I’m going to open it in three, two, one."

She opens the box to reveal what’s inside. Both of you look at each other in shock. It was a box full of toys and they weren’t the kid friendly ones. You put your hand inside and pull out a pink silicone toy in the shape of a male body part. You couldn’t help but crack a smile at your friend.

"That disgusting monster!" She says in disbelief.

"Hey now, I’m sure he was going to tell you what it was before you stopped him." You say defending the man.

She rolls her eyes as she sits back down on the floor with her legs crossed. As she continued to pout you pull out some lube that was brand new and sealed. You quirk your brow as you read the flavor of the lube, popcorn… interesting.

"Common Nobara this isn’t bad at all! You don’t get laid enough so I think this could help you out." You tease.

"Ha Ha, very funny y/n" she stood up abruptly and started to walk away.

You furrow your brows as you turn to look at her. "Where are you going?" You ask

"I’m not intrested in this kind of stuff, you’ll probably use it well. Your man probably doesn’t satisfy you enough so have fun." She says throwing shade back. As she opens the door you see someone standing in the door way. Her jaw drops when she noticed it was Yuta.

Speak of the devil.

"Uh y/n … Yuta is here."

You quickly put everything back and kick the box on the floor behind you once you heard those words fall out her mouth. You had forgotten that he mentioned coming over today. You didn’t need him finding such things in your house, he’d get the wrong idea. You scramble to stand up with the glass of wine still in your hand. Taking a sip of your drink you run to the front door. To find him with a concerned look.

"You okay? You look pale." Yuta steps inside and holds your face to examine it.

You kindly put his hands down and assure him you’re fine. Your friend on the other hand had already made her escape. Seems like she didn’t want to be apart of what might happen in he finds the box.

Shutting the door behind him you watch him make his way to your couch. Maybe he would ignore the box. You had it closed so he wouldn’t open it right? He tends to respect your privacy after all.

You stood by the door watching him anxiously walk past the box. He took a seat and turned his attention to the tv that had drama playing. You sigh in relief seeing he had no interest in the box.

"You want some wine? Nobara didn’t even take a sip out of hers, it would be a waste." You say heading towards him.

"Yea I’ll drink it but could you please bring me some cheese and crackers? You know I cant have wine without them." He asks you nicely as he sat up from the couch to take a whiff of the wine.

You make your way in the kitchen and start making him his plate. While you did that you could hear him shuffling around, most likely getting comfortable. You couldn’t help but look over him a few times as you were occupied. Eventually you got fully focused on cutting the slices perfectly that you forgot to check on him. While cutting last bit of cheese you decide to look up but when you did the knife in your hand drops. Yuta was sitting on the couch with the box in his hands wide open.

He looked at you and the box back to back until he decided to place the box down to approach you. He had a concerned look on his face as he grabbed your hands.

"Am I not enough? You could told me this, no need to resort to that kind of stuff." He says with a sad tone.

You couldn’t help but stare blankly at him.

"N-no! Yuta you have the wrong idea. Nobara came over to drop thoes off so me and her could test them out." You say panicked.

You watch as his jaw drop from disbelief. Of course you worded it wrong. "Her friend owns a company and they have these new products! He needs a review before he drop it. Of course we’re not going to test them out together! Apart because we’re not like that."

He drops your hand feeling at ease with your answer.

"I’m relieved but you’re going to use these on your own? I doubt you would know how to use them." Yuta said as he walked to the box and pulled out a rose toy. Turning it in different directions so he could get a good look at the weird contraption.

"I’m more than capable of figuring it out." You roll your eyes.

He stalks back towards you as he held a wand vibrator in his hands. Bringing it near him mouth to use it as a microphone. "Two reviews are better than one." Yuta says as in the "mic" .

Putting the wand down next to the cutting board he pulls out the rose, clearly being interested in that one the most. He lifted you up and sat you on the counter you down on the counter. Pulled your night gown up as he tried to figure out how to turn on the flower.

Grabbing it from his hand you slowly direct your finger towards the power button so he could see. Once you pressed it, it started to vibrate in your hands letting out a humming noise. He quickly grabbed it to feel the vibration in his hands. A small smile appeared on his face as he put it against his hand.

"This has power." He says as he felt how strong and fast it was. Bring his hand down he tried to put it against your privates but you stopped him by covering the area.

"You’re not going to wash it first?" You looked at him.

He quickly turned on the faucet that was next to you and washed it with soap and water. He came back immediately to not ruin the mood. He then brings up the toy to his mouth and begins to lick it.

You were in disbelief from his actions. He was licking it and swirling his tongue on it as he pulled your panties to the side. He then pressed it on you once he was satisfied with the wet coat he had just created it. You jolt at the sudden vibration it created. You bite your cheek as you grab into his shoulder for support. You never really used something like this because there was no need. Yuta managed to satisfy your needs easily so this was entirely new to you.

Yuta would gradually go fast and faster until you were at your climax but this toy got to the point. It didn’t take long before your legs are shaking and your grip on him tightened. You begged him to not press it up your bran to hard but he didn’t listen. Instead he studied your facial expressions and mocked you when you would open your mouth from pleasure. Asking if you like this better than him.

You would shake your head but he didn’t stop. He was clearly trying to teach you some sort of lesson but it wasn’t getting quite through. Not even ten minutes passed and you were orgasming in his hand.

"Five stars" he says as he walks away.

While you try to catch your breath you find him Infront of you once again. You were surprised he came back so quickly. He saw your struggle to get down so he helped you down with one hand. You lean onto him as you try to regain your composure but he gave you little to no time as he bent you over the counter and shoved something in you.

You gasp at the sudden familiar feeling of being full. It wasn’t as filling as you were used to taking but it still felt amazing Turning back at him you see Yuta with an intrigued look. He pulled out the object out of you and slammed it back inside. You let out a loud cry from pleasure. He then pulls it in and out in a steady pace as he watched you squirm. You beg him to slow down In between moans.

You try to grip onto the counter as he pounded you with the toy. Hitting the right spot over and over again.

"This mouth was so hungry for something huh? Look at her drooling all over this toy." Yuta says as your juices run down his hand. You close your eyes out of embarrassment. Your legs loosing the will to support you in the process. Yuta was quick to catch you before you could fall.

He ended up paying on the couch While resting your body on his chest. You relaxed in his embrace until you felt the toy go back inside you. You look up at him with an annoyed look.

"What? We need to rate this toy. Won’t be possible until you finish." He kisses your head as continued were he left off. You grip his shirt as he started slamming the silicone toy in you. Body jolting everytime he dug it deep inside your body. Was he really planning on testing everything out on you? There was no way anyone could go through such a box. That’s at least twenty five orgasms in one go.

Another orgasm rippled through your body. You moan out his name as you grab his arm that was helping move the toy in and out of you.

"Seven, took you way too long to orgasm. Even I can do it in less time, it got the job done though. 3 stars."

"No more" you croak out in desperation.

"Why not? We just got started." Yuta sits you on you couch.

You pull your dress down with a flushed face.

"I can do the rest in my own with my own pace. Plus these toys are usually meant for self pleasure. It wouldn’t be fair to rate them together." You say hoping that wound stop him from continuing.

"Oh" he says "then masturbate with them."he says.

"I will, eventually." You say as you grab the toy Yuta was using as a microphone not too long ago.

"Do it right now, Infront of me." He tilts his head.

You look at him shocked.

"I couldn’t possibl-"

He grabs your hand with the toy and pushes it down there. You swallow hard as he looked into your eyes.

"I won’t touch you. I won’t bother you." He smiles as he sits on the couch opposite from you. "I’ll just sit here."

You bite your lip as he tells you to go on. You have no choice but to listen. Pulling your panties down you put your legs on the couch. Spreading them apart until he had a full view of everything. You watch as his hands roam on his pants. Caressing his member that rested under those pants.

Closing your eyes you turn on the device and put it on your bud. You let out a shameful moan out immediately because you were already so sensitive. You rubbed it up and down your area. Hips rolling back and forward from pleasure.

It felt so good but something was missing. You couldn’t think of what it could be. Maybe more of a stronger vibration? A faster speed? A better shape? Or maybe it was the man Infront of you.

You let out whimpers as you open your eyes too look at him. He was sitting down watching you pleasure yourself from afar. Eyes not looking away from you even for a second. You couldn’t help but wish for him to touch you and to do more.

"Yut-a" you flutter your eyes at him.

He tried his best not to respond since he said he wasn’t going to bother you but the look you were giving him made him turn on his words.

"Yes baby?" He asks.

"I want you to do it form me." You say.

Yutas leg jolted from excitement but he knew he shouldn’t. Still he stood up and approached you. Sitting on the floor right in front of you.

"Common baby you can do it." He says moving your hand a bit lower so you could get a better position on it. The small movement made a huge difference. You were now squirming like crazy. Legs twitching uncontrollably. All that came out your mouth now was your moaning and small profanity’s. Yutas name coming out time by time which he loved.

"Such a good girl, come for me no?"

He said as he kissed your thighs up and down, trying not to intervene too much. You cry out his name once more as you came. Body completely shutting down on you. Yuta was quick to move the toy out the way and bury his face in between your legs.

"Y-Yuta!?" You squeal

You tried to push him away but he was not moving until he decided he was. He ended up eating you out until he left you clean.

"Sorry I couldn’t help myself."

[nevermorgue]

Okay but what about modern Amnabel's group food preferences?

cracks knuckles. Alright, let’s get into it.

Annabel Lee - complicated. Annabel likes to have the upper hand in every situation, even in casual afternoon lunch outings. She will adapt to almost anything put in front of her. For example, if she goes to someone’s house and they serve tea and scones, she will claim that they are her favorite. Are they? Who knows. She will play it as if whatever is given is something she enjoys immensely, creating the illusion that the world seems to cater to her- that she got lucky that it was her favorite meal. She does this ALL. THE. TIME. “Oh, they are serving pie. That is one of my favorites.” No it is not. She is just making it seem like it is to create the look that “Wow, how lucky for her. The world seems to love her- they’re serving her favorite food!” You get it? She says it’s her favorite for convenience sake. This is why Prospero brings her so many varied pastries when he can. He’s trying to figure out what she actually likes.

As for what she actually likes: She has a pretty varied palette. She does prefer food that is considered more “common” as it tends to have more flavor, and she absolutely loves American food far more than what she had at home. Is the type of person to eat popcorn one piece at a time, but then resorts to shoving 4-5 pieces in her mouth when she’s invested in whatever she’s doing.

Keeps up appearances by ordering what is expected of her. Teas, light foods with small portions.

- packs snacks throughout her school day like grapes or small cheese cubes. Dainty, barely filling little things.

- She loves spicy foods. Hot curries, salsas, she loooves the burn.

Ada - Also keeps up appearances, but obviously not the same way Annabel does. She will pretend to only like more expensive things, but she honestly thinks such things are too bland. She’s a southern girl used to flavor and savory dishes.

- LOVES cheap frozen dinners. She would rather die than admit this of course. Like think those frozen mac and cheeses you put in the microwave.

- She can and will force herself to eat something she doesn’t like, especially if Annabel/Prospero is eating it.

- Hates squid. Calamari? Yuck.

- She likes to comment on things she eats like she’s doing a shitty food review on Youtube. The only person that listens is Will, but you can’t really tell that he’s even paying attention.

- Loves celery

Prospero - This man has a sweet tooth, but he knows how to keep it tamed. He has a very balanced diet and makes sure to make every lunch or breakfast filling enough to last him through morning classes.

- Salad man. He will put so much shit into a salad. He’ll make days worth of salad and sometimes he and Annabel will just eat the whole thing in between classes.

- His favorite dressing is balsamic vinaigrette.

- Very rarely eats fried foods. Corn dogs are cool and he’s more likely to eat one of those rather than something else fried

- For snacking he always gets the things that are called “thins” or “light”, and he is very strict when it comes to the “no eating three hours before sleeping” rule.

- This man hates cashews

- I HC prospero as a mama’s boy idk i get the vibe. He grew up having homemade pasta and refuses to eat it if the restaurant isn’t like locally Italian.

Montresor - Big on steak. Big on potatoes. Big on veggies when they’re roasted or oven baked or anything where they’re mixed up and peppered and cooked. Dude will eat a raw carrot for fun though

- crunches loudly on chips. he does it on purpose.

- has a surprisingly shitty spice tolerance. It’s not BAD, but his face will get red and he tries to play it off.

- Likes messy finger foods like ribs

- Licorice kind of guy. specifically red.

- Prefers green apples over red ones

- really likes blue cheese, especially for his wings

- cannot STAND marzipan anything

Will - Peaches peaches peaches peaches pea-

- Prefers simpler foods. Basic ham and cheese sandwiches, a bag of chips…normal and boring.

- gets overwhelmed when served anything more complicated than what you’d get at an Applebees. He doesn’t really think he nor his body are suited to eat such things. They’re TOO delicious and he isn’t worth it.

- He loves cheesecake brownies. He’s literally only had them twice in his life but he would go insane if he ever saw any for sale anywhere

- The drinks he gets at coffee shops are considered “girly” to Montresor, so he only buys them when he’s alone. Like fruity refreshers and stuff.

- He would like a lot more food if he actively attempted to try new things, he just has no desire to treat himself.

- eats wheat thins for fun

- Only eats 1 singular fruit for breakfast or just skips it all together.

- would probably start crying if he ate a soup. it’s warm and filling and it makes him feel like a waste of space. the warmth settling in his stomach reminds him that he’s real and he hates it.

[rinski]

SH2R Review

I don't usually do this, but we live in extraordinary times and I have Opinions.

So here is my review of the new Silent Hill 2 Remake. (tl;dr: when it's not bad it's... good? kinda?)

If you go into this game holding up the original and looking for all the ways the remake falls short, like that Bobvids reaction video, you will have no shortage of material to work with. The remake is inconsistent and I legitimately do not understand what they were attempting to achieve with some of the changes they made. This game is incredibly easy to make into something profoundly disappointing if that’s what you want to do. Like Bobvids points out, almost all of the most iconic or emotionally-powerful scenes from the original were fumbled. Not like “they tried to do something different and it didn’t quite work,” no no, no: They were fumbled. They dropped the ball and it shattered like glass upon impact. It's ironic: The game has what it calls "Glimpses of the Past," which are little shrines to iconic scenes and objects from the original game, with their own bespoke camera angle and a little jingle, but then they somehow manage to fail at preserving the scenes people care about most.

If you're reading this, we have both probably been passionate about this game and franchise for a huge chunk (if not the majority) of our lives on this dumb planet, and seeing someone botch something we’ve managed to hold precious for so long can be very painful to watch. 

But there’s also a lot to legitimately like about this game that using that lens will obfuscate. And I’m generally of the mind that we should try to scavenge for whatever joy we can find, wherever and whenever we can, because the world fucking sucks in general. And besides, it’s not like we haven’t had to endure other SH games over the years that ran the gamut from “aggressively mid” to “well at least it’s funny in a bad b-movie kinda way.” I think the best way to enjoy this game is to go in with the assumption that basically everything you care deeply about is going to be butchered in some way, so that you won't be hyper-focusing on those mistakes when the game actually manages to do something good. By all means jeer and throw popcorn at the screen whenever they mess something up—that's a lot of fun too!—but don't let the bad completely shadow the good, especially if it's only bumming you out.

To be clear: I'm not arguing that anyone should buy the game. Other people already have, and their playthroughs are free to watch.

The game is overly long, which leads to some pacing problems. They fill up some of the extra space with places and story beats that feel on point, but a lot of it is filler with only the faintest, somewhat-sour Silent Hill flavor. They do some interesting new things with the combat and enemy AI, but that also gets old quickly because combat is more mandatory, more frequent, and there's only like 3 different enemies in total.

The characters are all different enough that I think comparing them to the originals is just going to make everyone sad. I do not love most of the new takes on the characters. But I also do not hate most of them. At times, they’re even surprisingly good. 

I like the new James most of the time. He's different, sure, but he feels more like a pathetic worm man hiding behind a facade that he's only barely able to maintain. His voice cracks with exertion and desperation as he kicks downed enemies, and after he hears a spooky noise he asks a wavering, "hello?" There are times where his facial acting is incredibly well done and there are times where he basically doesn't react at all, like his "k bye" exit from Angela's final scene that's worse than if they'd just teleported you to the next room with no transition.

The first two Eddie encounters made me roll my eyes, because he feels like a caricature of the original. They made him look and act a lot grosser in the remake, like they imported the original into a character creator and pushed all the middle sliders to one extreme or another. But despite nothing about his design or initial characterization saying “this was made by someone who appreciates subtlety and nuance” he still managed to have some legitimately subtle and nuanced character moments that are their own thing, separate from the original version. When James asks him, "You're gonna go out there alone?" and he gives that slight smile and a distant, barely audible "yeh"? That's good shit.

I think my hottest take is that the new Angela is Good, Actually. I love the original Angela. I think she was perfect. This is not her. Trying to draw any comparisons between the two is a shortcut to feeling depressed and disappointed. There are several interactions with her that actually hewed too close to the original version, which didn’t work *specifically* due to these changes. And her finale is nowhere near as good. Despite all that, I like the new take. She stands on her own as a different (but obviously similar) character. I like her new VA, I like her new scenes, and the new Abstract Daddy boss fight is, I think, the absolute highest point the remake manages to hit. 

Maria is the one character where I legitimately don’t understand what they were going for. Even putting the original aside and letting the new Maria be her own thing… what… *is* that thing, exactly? To start, she’s barely in the game at all—she's absent during many of the scenes she was present for in the original. When she does interact with James, she’s so inconsistent that I can’t get a sense of what they intended her character to be. Hot, cold, charming, socially awkward—in any case it definitely doesn’t seem like they intended her to be “the Mary James fantasized about,” so then… what *is* she? James and new Maria’s overall vibe is “people who only barely tolerate each other because they have a shared friend group." In fact, one of the better interactions between Maria and James is the lead ring scene, where instead of being flirtatious, James dejectedly accepts the ring with a flat, “Oh… thanks...” like she just spat in his hand. So ok fine, they don't like each other this time around. But in the finale she still claims to be able to provide James with everything Mary couldn't, which... no? I don't get what she's attempting to provide, but whatever it is, James certainly doesn't seem into it.

Overall, the environments and music were amazing and on-point, but there were also times where neither was true. The non-otherworld hospital in particular struck me as generic to the point where I’d believe it was made from asset store prefabs. And the newer version of Promise (Reprise) that plays after the video tape is… weirdly up-tempo? Like, to the point where it undermines the tone of the scene (don't worry, it wasn't great anyway). 

Look: being a SH fan has been tough for *multiple decades* now. And I have no love for Bloober Team. They most certainly did not stick the landing here, and even if they did, I would be reluctant to give them credit for it.

I understand feeling passionate about the original. *I* feel passionate about the original. I understand how someone could experience this remake while hating every second of it. I believe I understand how Bobvids feels too, because he’s objectively correct: The remake does not treat any of your most precious memories with care.

And that’s why I wanted to write this. Because it’s very easy to view this game through a lens where it sucks shit, is disappointing, ruins your enjoyment of the original, and spells doom for the future. This game provides a scenic vista full of eye-catching trash fires where all the famous landmarks should be. But if you choose to look elsewhere, away from all the hot garbage, there’s a lot to see that’s perfectly fine or even beautiful. And it makes me sad to imagine all that going ignored because the trash fires burn too brightly.

And also: trash fires can be fun too, right? When they're not bumming you out, at least. Given the choice between "mid" and "trash fire," I'd choose the latter every time.

Silent Hill 2 came out in 2001. Since then we’ve had SH3 in 2003, SH4 in 2004, Origins in 2007, Homecoming in 2008, Shattered Memories in 2009, Downpour in 2012, PT in 2014, and, most recently, Short Message and Ascension. 

We have been scrounging for food and sustaining ourselves on dumpster crumbs for a very, very long time. So let’s not throw away this opportunity to eat a bite or two just because the chef is a piece of shit and the food is partially spoiled: A lot of what’s on offer is perfectly edible. It’s not the best food, no, but we're already used to picking through garbage for a few savory morsels. And within that context, SH2R is a smorgasbord for anyone willing to eat around the moldy bits. 

I recommend we eat what we can, while we can, because we're not likely to get a better meal any time soon.

[oscconfessions]

so i need you all to hear me out. Okay. another anon talked about two x mephone x popcorn and I've been Thinking!!!! about it. I specifically want to talk about the relationships popcorn would have. because i'm ill.

please excuse me for any mischaracterization, analyzing individual characters is not my strong suit by a long shot.

so twocorn. honestly i can really see this one as either romantic or platonic but i think friends to lovers could be how it plays out. i think they could be good friends! two would be able to put up with popcorn i think. and popcorn would take all the positive relationships she can get, there is no way that even in this special crossover universe that a lot of people will like her or really tolerate her. so i think popcorn could really cling to that. idk, i just feel like in a world where these universes cross over two would be one of the few friends popcorn has. maybe two thinks they can fix her. it kind of feels similar to certain flavors of poprot but with a more even power dynamic and no canon problems

And then theres popphone. i'll be honest i've had a far harder time coming up with how this would work. a part of me is very adamant that he would not like her. i'm less worried about what popcorn would think of him, as she strikes me as the kind of person to just completely misinterpret relationships and think that people think far better of her than they actually do. but i figure popphone could be fun as like a pitch or enemies to lovers sorta deal. i have no doubt in my mind that popcorn would have some sort of interest in mephone, i just don't quite know how or if he'd fit with her.

but im going to bounce this off to the two and mephone scientists for further study. peer review this. if i could attach images while on anon id pop the school of athens by raphael here. anyways ill probably ship these regardless because hehe funny popcorn and hehe funny crossover. but i like thinking

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[zooophagous]

The podcast "Science VS" did a great episode talking about vaping and how bad all that stuff going into your lungs is! It also explores how flavoring needs to be extensively researched before we can consider it safe - google "popcorn lung" at your own risk.

I'll have to check it out. I'll also go ahead and encourage people to take a hard look at sources that claim vapes are not bad for you, because the tobacco industry has a veeeery long track record of paying for 'research' that conveniently downplays the risks of what they're selling. Is the article from an independent scholarly source that's subject to peer review, or is it an online listicle literally anyone can write?

If it's the latter, consider who may have commissioned that piece to be written.

[fanaticsnail]

Snaaaiiiil!!!!! You fiend, you devil, you madwoman, you!

I love feral characters. I love wolf-coded characters. Not in the way that they're noble creatures of battle (but yes that too) but when they're specifically wolves that Aren't dogs.

Mind if I get poetic in your inbox for a sec?

(Disclaimer: this is exaggerated for the point of poetry. My family breeds, shows, trains, and sells dogs and we have respect for them as individuals and a species based off of the knowledge we purposefully learnt to give them the best care possible. This is angsty on purpose.)

Dogs were bred from wolves for obedience and companionship through years of selective breeding and compassion. Offering scraps of meat, scratching where they can't reach when they let you close enough, giving them shelter and names and soft voices.

But a wolf can never be a dog.

Because dogs become dogs through generations of evolution until they rely on humans.

Their sharp edges softened until they rely on protection.

Their hunting instinct numbed until they rely on food.

Their adapted bodies changed for cuteness until they would no longer survive in the wild.

The one thing humans rely on is their pack nature. They need dogs to want to be around them, whether it's for loyalty, or obedience, or companionship. The one most common thread between all dogs and any wolf is their need for a pack.

The evolution of dogs is fine tuned only by the successive breeding and death of each generation.

A wolf can never be a dog. It's instincts are too prevalent. It's nature is too wild. It still knows the taste of blood.

A wolf has to die for it's descendants to be dogs. But it will never know the comfort of a human as friend and family - as pack. It only knows the instinct of survival, the one that tells it to run from or kill the predator and competition.

(Again: wolves are perfectly happy in the wild, they have flourishing hierarchies and pack structures, they integrate well into conservation efforts. It's for the angst)

So the idea of a character that is all knuckles and teeth and claw? Licking my plate clean, sending compliments to the chef, asking for seconds, leaving a six star review.

I just love a feral woman with blood dripping from her teeth who could be compared to a cage fighting dog. And how did you know hyenas were one of my favourite animals you oracle you!

And the writing? Ooh! The way you described the spear sinking the ship then running along as it sunk, then blowing up another ship in an explosion that returns the spear to your hand??? The perfect type of flavor that fits in with the absurdity and extravagance of anime (and particularly one piece and the live action) fighting and I Loved it.

Garp and Bogard giggling and eating popcorn while watching with opera binoculars is the best though.

Also, the enemies stopping in confusion and disgust when they hear the bet with Mihawk?

Holding up a hand like ☝️"Hold please."

I love how she is entirely wild and untamed, even when using some femininity in flirting it's clear she's still brash and not poised in any way beyond poised to strike. I love how you commit to the characters you write!!! And the characters you write have such a wide variety of flavours!!! Delicious.

I love you, Snail. Your inboxes always brighten my day. You are amazing, and I appreciate your many thoughts.

I very much leant into the absurd cinematography of anime on this one a little bit. Lots of fighting, lots of violence - usually the bane of my existence.

Garp and Bogard being little watchers, their binoculars focussing on the two warlords as opposed to, you know, doing their jobs.

I love committing to a variety of "reader" inserts, so we can all experience everything the way we want to. It's part of fandom magic that has always held me absolutely hostage: you are what you are, you add what you add. You have your own name, but it's not directly ever spoken. Enjoy the ride!

She was fun to write for. I may need to write another like her in the future.

She was just fun. Not a whisper or crumb of an enemy remaining once she consumes them.

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Grupo oficial de BTS, Jimin's Production Diary > proyección especial y evento especial de charla con Jimin, ¡se ha preparado un camión de apoyo con el sincero regalo de Jimin para las ARMYs! 🐥💛

supportruck instagram sale j.m jimin BTS 공식 뿅아리, 지민님의 <Jimin’s Production Diary > 특별 상영회와 지민님과의 특별한 토크 이벤트에 초대 받으신 아미 분들을 위한 지민님의 정성스런 선물을 서포트럭이 함께 준비하게 되었습니다!🐥💛

지민님의 마음을 아미분들에게 예쁘게, 귀엽게 전해드리기 위해 이번에도 열심히 준비해보았는데 모두들 너무 귀여워해주셔서 뿌듯했어요!😊 영화관에서 만나는 지민님과의 특별한 토크 시간이라 영화 볼 때 빠지면 섭섭한 팝콘을 더더욱 달콤한 카라멜팝콘으로 준비해드렸고, 영상 보면서 드실 수 있을만한 달콤한 디저트들로 지민님의 마음을 채워보았어요!🫶

귀여운 병아리 아이싱이 들어간 마들렌�� 지민님을 꼭 닮아 너무 귀엽게 잘나왔는데 맘에 드셨나���? 둥지에 들어있는 귀여운 병아리 같은 느낌으로 포장도 신경쓰고, 찐한 레몬맛이 나는 고급진 레몬파운드 마들렌이었는데 지민님을 사랑하는 아미분들의 마음에 꼭 드셨으면 좋겠습니다!!🥹

이번에는 머랭쿠키도 노랑노랑한 뿅아리 주제 하에 귀엽게 구성해보았어요. 조그만 머랭쿠키 안에 부리까지 귀엽게 표현했던 예쁜 뿅아리 머랭쿠키와 프레첼, 뽀또머랭쿠키까지 눈으로 한 번, 입으로 두 번, 마음으로 세 번 즐겨주셨길 바랄게요😋

고급진 버터쿠키는 아미분들만을 위한 다이어리와 강아지, 고양이 시안이었답니다! 예쁜 다이어리와 ‘강냥이’ 지민님을 예쁘게 표현해보았어요. 예쁜 로고가 담겨서 더 빛이났던 콜드컵, 노랑노랑 달콤한 망고주스까지! 특별함이 배가되는 아미분들만을 위한 지민님의 선물로 탄생했답니다💝

항상 지민님의 마음을 더 따뜻하게 알아주시는 아미분들이셔서 지민님과의 SPECIAL TALK를 다녀오신 분들 후기를 보니 다들 행복해하시는 것 같아서 서포트럭 마음도 따뜻해졌답니다! 지난번 지민님의 솔로활동으로 시작해서 이번 프로덕션 다이어리에서 팬분들께 드리는 선물까지 함께해서 너무 뜻깊은 과정이었습니다! 이번에도 맛있게 행복하게 즐겨주신 모든 아미분들 감사합니다! 앞으로 지민님의 빛나는 모든 활동도 서포트럭이 함께 응원할게요!!💛

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_ Supportruck has prepared a thoughtful gift from Jimin for ARMYs who were invited to the special screening of BTS’s official chick, Jimin’s <Jimin’s Production Diary> and special talk event with Jimin!🐥💛

We worked hard to prepare this time to convey Jimin's heart to ARMYs in a pretty and cute way, and we were proud that everyone thought it was so cute!😊

It was a special talk time with Jimin at the movie theater, so we prepared caramel popcorn, and we filled Jimin's heart with sweet desserts that ARMYs could enjoy while watching the movie!🫶 The madeleine with cute chick icing came out very cute, just like Jimin. Did you like it? It was a luxurious Lemon Pound Madeleine with a strong lemon flavor and packaging that made it feel like a cute chick in a nest. I hope ARMYs who love Jimin will like it!!🥹

This time, we decorated the meringue cookies in a cute way with the theme of yellow chick🐣 We hope you enjoyed the pretty chick meringue cookies with cute beaks, pretzel and ppotto meringue cookies once with your eyes, twice with your mouth, and three times with your heart😋

The high-quality butter cookies included a diary, puppy, and cat design just for ARMYs! We tried to express the pretty diary and ‘puppy&cat’ Jimin beautifully. A cold cup that shines even brighter with a pretty logo, and even yellow and sweet mango juice! It was born as a special(x100) gift from Jimin just for ARMYs💝

ARMYs always warmly understand Jimin's heart, so when we read the reviews of ARMYs who went to SPECIAL TALK with Jimin, they all seemed happy, which warmed our heart! It was a very meaningful process, starting with Jimin's solo activities last time and ending with a gift to fans in this production diary! Thank you to all the ARMYs who enjoyed it happily this time too! Supportruck will support all of Jimin’s brilliant activities in the future!!💛💜

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X-Men 97 Episodes 1 and 2 Review

Okay! My thoughts on the new X-Men Animated series on Disney+

I'm going full on spoiler-y, so I'll put it under a cut

Okay - so over all tone/atmosphere/nostalgia stuff...

I think they did a really good job recapturing the feel of the original animated show. I'm not sure I love the throw back to the messier animation style, but it works. It's also more adult, too -- there's more explicit violence, and the adult themes are a little more present. I'm sure it was intentional because I think this is made, less for actual kids, and more for people who grew up with the original show who are now adults.

I think the second episode was stronger than the first. The first felt a lot like, not even a where are they now, but a - let's throw back to sentinels and the issues at hand. And. Meh. I've never been a fan of the sentinels. I did like the second episode kind of expanding and exploring the world more. I think it set the stage, more, for the show that they want to do....

The Introduction of Sunspot: I've never been a huge fan of the New Mutants (I'm sorry!) but his incorporation of being a young mutant new to this world worked really well. I kind of loved his attitude and his energy did exactly what it needed to!

Jubilee: Oh, she was so annoying in the original -- so it was nice to see she wasn't in this. She works for me, and I'm curious as to what they do with her - as she's the only one who didn't really get a trajectory spelled out for them.

(Also as an aside - there are new voice actors and I think they all do a really great job.)

Beast: I don't think he got much to do, either, but he was his delightful self. I really hope he continues to add a great flavor to the show.

Bishop: It's nice that he's now included -- but I wish they would have done more with him!

Morph: Was really there for all the cameos and sometimes comic relief.

It makes me super curious as to who else will show up in this show. I hope they don't try to cram everyone into this first season...

Which reminds me.... Professor X is still in the opening credits. But he died in the previous series. So.... ??

Wolverine: I'm so grateful that he wasn't front and center. I get so tired of Wolverine-centric things, and they included him very much as a team member. I still kind of eye roll the lusting after Jean thing, but one of my favorite moments is him figuring out that Jean is in labor.

Cyclops: Oh ole Cyke with all of his demons. But they made him so much more interesting than in the original series where he was so dull and dry. And they did some interesting things with this powers, so I'm curious as to where they go with this...

Jean: Look, if you guys know the original show, you know how annoying Jean Grey was. It took me really reading the comics to have an appreciation for her, because she was by far my least favorite part of the show. She just... was so useless most of the time. And I was grateful that they've made her less so here but....

The twist: OMG THAT'S ANOTHER JEAN GREY AT THE DOOR WHAT??? Look, guys, I was surprised when they had her give birth so early, but they're doing the whole Cyclops/Jean/Madilyn Pryor/baby Nathan mess and I am so here for it. I have my popcorn ready because it's such a disaster and yes, please give me all the clone drama. Because I find it hilarious. And I have no personal care about how it works out....

Storm: My girl! MY GIRL! I love Storm so much, and she really shines in this. She is so. good. And then she loses her powers, and they're doing what the original show did -- referencing the comics in a big way. There's a whole arc about Storm losing her powers (though that was during the 80s) but it was so good for her character development. I'm super curious if they're going to let Storm go through that same journey as in the comics.

And as an aside - I kind of wonder if they're going to let each of the characters (or group of characters) have their own focus? That is how the old show worked. Hmmmm....

Gambit: Is going through his 90s slutty fashion phase and I love that for him.

(More on him in a minute.)

Magneto: *side-eyes* Okay. ... Okay. They did the whole Trail of Magneto thing, and I think where they're going is interesting. it works. But there's going to be a flip at some point. I mean, y'all know that is coming.

I just... whatever. You know what I'm going to say, I will get there...

Rogue: My dear love Rogue.

I didn't love her delivering the baby -- that's not how... oh whatever. Her powers are often nebulous.

That's not what you want to hear me talk about anyway.

Okay, guys, okay.... here's my thing. I get it. I get it i get it i get it. But of all the things they've decided to resurrect from the comics -- the love triangle from hell -- the very reason I stopped comics for half a decade, i just... okay.

So. Yes. Rogue and Magneto had a fling in the comics. Once very briefly before Gambit was even created. And one very tedious time later when I decided I didn't have to read such crap and stopped reading comics all together until Rogue dumped his ass and came back to the X-Men (it's... a very long story).

I get the why here -- Rogue's story has always been her powers and controlling them and longing to touch, etc, etc. It's one of the reasons I liked her so much originally. There was a tragedy there.

I do think it's kind of weird that they retconned a previous relationship when there wasn't one in XMen TAS. But it is comics accurate. And there's a full story about Rogue figuring her shit out. I get what they're setting up here. (I mean -- unless they throw us a complete curveball and go the Age of Apocalypse time line where Magneto and Rogue are married -- but I don't think they will? If they did, I probably would let this go because I couldn't with this.)

I don't love it. I've made my peace with the fact that it is a thing that happened in the comics. And it helps that Rogue and Gambit have been happily married for the past six years (and that's a long time in comic years) and have put all of this past stuff behind them.

If the story plays out the way I'm sure it will, then I'll ultimately be fine with it. I did like the smaller moments we did get between Rogue and Gambit. There's definitely a connection there. And they're definitely pulling the whole love triangle thing with Gambit seeing stuff at the end of episode 2.

I just... don't want him to be a sad sack through the rest of the series. And I don't want Rogue's entire story to be about her relationship with two men. All of these characters deserve better than this.

But -- overall, I did like the show. I'm curious to see what they do with it. And just hope they don't try to cram too much into it - because they do have a ton of characters and a lot to service.

What did you guys think??

I may have to rethink our friendship if any of y'all are rooting for Rogue and Magneto. But <3 <3 anyway.

[jupiterswasphouse]

THE ENTO LIFE - WHITE CHEDDAR AND COTTON CANDY CRICKET KICKERS REVIEW

You voted, I ate! They arrived faster than I expected honestly, which is exciting and somewhat dread inducing given what was picked- But eating them wasn't as tough as I expected, as I guess whatever fears I had over the concept of eating crickets went away after I stopped to think about how, yeah, people eat bugs all the time! So, with that being said, let's get into it-

(Quick note that I'll be rating these on a true 0 - 10 scale, so 5 is average/mid, not 7)

TEXTURE:

I knew they would be roasted but, honestly, I didn't expect them to be quite so dry. They're crunchy, and sort of break into little bits, kind of like if you mixed pork rinds with half-popped popcorn, and if that sounds good to you then I don't blame you, but for me it detracted from the experience a bit. Maybe it'd be better if they were ground up and put in something though?

Texture Rating: 5/10

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FLAVOR (WHITE CHEDDAR):

This is what I tried first, and I wasn't really too enthusiastic about it, because I don't really like white cheddar, it's ok but it's definitely one of my least favorite cheeses. I was right to be unenthused it seems as these crickets didn't taste good in the slightest to me, as not only was the white cheddar very present, but it didn't mix with the somewhat nutty and already kind of sharp cricket flavor very well, and the aftertaste really stays with you, so this was just overall unpleasant. If you gave me a small bowl of these, I could bear it, but I'm not gonna like it.

Flavor Rating: 3/10

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FLAVOR (COTTON CANDY):

These absolutely shocked me, as I was expecting to be equally as disgusted by these as I was by the white cheddar, but to my surprise, I liked these a lot better- Now, do they taste like cotton candy? Ehhh not really. But what they do kind of taste like is whoppers candy/maltesers/milk duds, which is a big plus for me! Malt chocolates have never been my absolute favorite sweets, but I still like them quite a bit, so this was a welcome surprise. The aforementioned flavor profile of the cricket does hit pretty quick, and like before, the aftertaste does seem to stay a while, which detracts a little bit, but these are kind of good! I could see it working in a smoothie.

Flavor Rating: 6 or 7/10

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PRESENTATION:

This doesn't mean much when it comes to the snacks themselves, but I have to comment on it! I love the fact they come in vial-like tubes like this, plus the label design and bonus pin is a nice touch. I do kind of wish the containers were glass and metal though instead of plastic all the way through, although I understand why they did it the way they did.

Presentation Rating: 8/10

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In conclusion, while I probably won't be getting these again, I'm glad I tried these, and it makes me curious to try other edible bugs! Would I recommend them? Well if the concept of the flavors or the way I described them seems appealing to you, then sure! and even if not, then I would at least recommend looking into other flavors or types of edible bug, as eating bugs isn't really that weird, it's just another type of food to experience!

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Big thanks to everyone who voted on the flavor poll, and if you have any other suggestions for literal bug snacks that I can eat then feel free to send them my way.

[bluepoodle7]

#AtHomeStore #GaryPoppinsWhiteCheddarJalapenoAllNaturalAndWholeGrainPopcorn #ClearencePopcorn #FlavoredPopcornReview

I tried the Gary Poppins White Cheddar Jalapeno All Natural And Whole Grain Popcorn and it was pretty good.

The popcorn was firm, soft, and light crunchy texture.

This did have a light white cheddar taste with a lightly soap tasting outside of the jalapeno taste with a light spicy warm you tongue taste.

This popcorn wasn't cough up spicy to me.

I wanted to know if this is still good.

This popcorn was still good and I'm surprised since I held on to it unopened.

I would eat this again.

Got at the At Home Store Clearance.

[lenixsocial]

Will it Cereal? - A Review in two parts:

Aaaaah, Rhett and Link! I love you guys every weekday morning gracing my TV screen. Your silly antics and banter make me smile. Your tshirts are fun and funky. Your paid subscription service is unique and enjoyable. I'm a Mythical Beast, it's fair to say.

Now, anyone that knows these two knows they love Peanut Butter and they love cereal. Especially Link. So therefore, I jumped when they brought out their own cereal. They were hyping it up as a bowl of nostalgia with a less serious concept, and an 80's vibe.

I will give my final overall rating at the end.

I decided to split my taste test between the two cereals. First up is the "Sweet Mac N Mello":

Cost: ⭐️⭐️/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: This cereal is EXPENSIVE. The two pack is cost prohibitive and the four pack is over $30! Add to this that many have mistaken a subscription to the cereal for a one time purchase, and it's apparent there's a cost issue here. Yes I get that it's not in stores and that'll inflate cost being direct to consumer, but it's a damn small box to boot (9oz.). Low marks here.

The Experience: ⭐️/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: This cereal is made in LA, and then (in my case) took a tour of the US Postal network: Idaho, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Arizona, then a week in Whittier, California only about three hours from the manufacturing point and then three days in Las Vegas before another two more days waiting in the North Las Vegas distribution center. The shipping is NOT streamlined and is definitely in need of an upgrade.

The box is weak, glue issues on some, and structural deficiencies on mine. The backs are barely hanging on by a thread.

The bags are glued shut well, preserving freshness which is one kudos I can give.

The Randler on the box is retro and the colors used are vibrant, it's a pleasing design.

Taste: ⭐️⭐️/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: It's bland. Apparently Rhett and Link had to find some place that would make elbow macaroni cereal noodles for this cereal. It was a cute idea in thought, and absolutely awful in execution. The noodles are gigantic and you'll find yourself trying to cram five or six at a time into your maw, only for the majority of the ones on your spoon to splashdown bowlside and the milk typhoons up onto you. If you aren't so lucky, the shape of the cereal will hold onto milk and will dump plenty on you because they're hollow.

Initially I thought the taste was that of Kix, but after a bowl I've decided that it's more closely that of Honeycomb. The cereal itself even reminds me of that brand, even down to the mouthfeel. The mallows are tiny by comparison and are of the sort you find in instant packs with hot cocoa mix. Imparting a generic lightly sweet crunch.

The cereal milk is weird. There's a greasy sheen on top of the milk, it has a vanilla milk smell while the milk is still cold, and begins to smell of coffee after sitting for about five minutes. After 20 minutes it reaches room temp and the smell is popcorn. The milk tastes absolutely disgusting, ending up tasting like someone melted a stick of butter in a glass of milk. Very little sweetness and I can't see any kid drinking this.

As a dry snack, it tastes worse and the texture is styrofoam meets wet cardboard. The taste gives off stale cornmeal vibes which is odd for a fresh bag of cereal.

Overall: ⭐️⭐️/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: This cereal won't cereal. It barely is edible. I now have to eat one and a third boxes of it. Fun times. The PB and Honey I'm hoping is a lot more flavorful. The experience was bad, the product is not good and it's kinda ironic that Rhett and Link would push the retro angle so hard and not give us what made 80's cereals so great: SUGAR. Once again: SUGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR. It needs it soooooo bad.

[mariacallous]

I’m a sucker for almost any novelty food on the market. Pickle soda? You bet. Cotton candy grapes? Sign me up. Balsamic ice cream? I’ll take three scoops. So, last month, when I heard that Pringles was releasing an everything bagel flavor, I knew it was my duty to try and secure the snack. 

According to the Pringles website , the chip is supposed to have “flavor notes of sesame and poppy seeds followed by hints of cream cheese that perfectly blend with toasted onion and garlic.” Which, to my wrecked palate, is a pretty tame combination of flavors, especially given the everything bagel craze of the past few years (partially thanks to the Trader Joe’s seasoning that lets you make practically anything taste like a morning deli run).  

Since the snack was declared a limited edition item, I knew in order to test out the chips, time was of the essence. However, when I looked around at my local grocery store, there weren’t any everything bagel Pringles to be found. 

At first, I wasn’t too thrown off. After all, I live in New York, the bagel aficionado’s natural habitat — maybe they just sold out. 

To widen my search, I went to the official Pringles site where they have a handy function that tells you if a product is stocked in your area. But, as soon as I put in my search address, I got this crushing result: There was no product to be found. No chips anywhere near Brooklyn? An alleged Metropolitan area? It seemed too strange to me. 

I then asked my coworkers in Florida and New Jersey to try locating the chips near them, but no luck. I even messaged my friend on the West Coast to search for the chips in the carb-starved southern California area and we still drew a blank. 

How could this be? From Cuban sandwiches to Korean barbecue, I see a chip lover’s darkest and wildest fantasies populating the shelves daily. Are everything bagel Pringles really that in demand? Did some shadowy collector swipe all of them as soon as they hit the market in order to upsell, like an Eras Tour ticket? 

I began to feel defeated, unworthy of my self-proclaimed status of  “novelty chip sucker.” Then it occurred to me: What if this is all a hoax?

When looking up the chips online, almost zero reviews come up, just basic announcements of their supposed existence. On the Pringles site, there are actually only two customer reviews: one from a user named “Pringles Fan” and the other named “Popcorn” who both demand that we should “buy the chips immediately.” Sounds a little suspicious, no? If only we could, Popcorn!

I promise I’m not your everyday conspiracy theorist, but I’ll be honest, I’m at a loss. It just doesn’t feel right. Why would Pringles do this to us? Everything bagels have been enjoyed by New York Jews since the 80s. A bagel-flavored chip just isn’t clickbait-y enough to warrant the theatrics of a full fake marketing campaign. Or the scarcity supply-and-demand technique used on elusive popular products like the McRib. So what exactly is going on here?

I reached out to the big wigs at Pringles HQ directly about this debacle, and a customer service representative explained it this way: 

“This [product] was available for a limited time only. Special packs are very popular and sometimes stores run out of stock quickly.” 

 For now, I’ll guess I’ll just have to accept the fact that maybe me and everything bagel Pringles weren’t meant to meet. 

Like Bigfoot, the loch ness monster and the boogeyman, people can claim that these chips exist all they want. However, I’ll only believe it when I see it.

[naina10]

Popping Up Success: How to Promote Your Popcorn Business Effectively

Starting a popcorn business can be an exciting and profitable venture. Whether you're selling at a local market, in a movie theater, or through an online store, standing out in the crowded snack industry requires effective marketing strategies. If you’re wondering how to promote popcorn business and take your brand to the next level, this guide offers practical tips to help you build awareness and attract customers.

1. Leverage the Power of Social Media

Social media platforms are some of the best tools to promote your popcorn business and engage with a wide audience. Platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok allow you to showcase your products through visually appealing photos and videos. Share behind-the-scenes content of the popcorn-making process, new flavor announcements, or fun recipes to entice followers. You can also host giveaways or contests to engage your audience and encourage them to share your posts, boosting your reach.

2. Collaborate with Local Events and Businesses

Popcorn is a universally loved snack, and it's perfect for events. Partnering with local businesses or sponsoring community events can significantly increase your brand’s visibility. Set up a booth at local fairs, food festivals, or outdoor movie nights, and offer free samples to attract potential customers. You could also collaborate with coffee shops, theaters, or local stores to carry your popcorn, broadening your customer base. Cross-promotion with these businesses will introduce your product to their loyal customers and vice versa.

3. Create Unique and Irresistible Flavors

One way to stand out in the popcorn market is by offering innovative flavors. Think beyond traditional butter or cheese and experiment with sweet, savory, and even spicy variations. Flavors like caramel sea salt, chili lime, or truffle parmesan will entice adventurous snackers and create buzz around your brand. Promoting these unique flavors as limited-time offers or seasonal specials can create a sense of urgency, encouraging customers to try something new and share their experience with others.

4. Build an Attractive Online Presence

In today’s digital world, having a professional website and online store is essential for growing your popcorn business. Your website should be user-friendly, mobile-optimized, and showcase your products in a visually appealing way. Adding a blog with popcorn recipes or fun facts about the history of popcorn can help you connect with your audience. Offering online orders with nationwide shipping or subscription services can also open up new revenue streams. Don't forget to integrate social media links to drive traffic and encourage customer engagement.

5. Utilize Influencer Marketing

Influencer marketing can help you expand your reach and increase brand credibility. By partnering with influencers who align with your brand, you can promote your popcorn to a larger audience. Consider working with food bloggers, local influencers, or even celebrity chefs who can feature your popcorn in their content. Influencers' personal endorsements can create a sense of trust, leading their followers to give your product a try. Remember to focus on micro-influencers who have a highly engaged following for better conversion rates.

6. Offer Promotions and Discounts

Discounts, limited-time offers, and bundle deals can encourage new customers to try your popcorn while keeping existing ones coming back for more. Offering a "Buy One, Get One Free" deal or a percentage off for first-time customers can create an incentive to make a purchase. Additionally, loyalty programs or referral bonuses can turn your satisfied customers into repeat buyers and brand ambassadors.

7. Engage with Customer Feedback and Testimonials

Word-of-mouth is a powerful marketing tool. Encourage your satisfied customers to leave reviews or share testimonials on your website and social media channels. Positive reviews and customer feedback can help build trust and social proof, encouraging others to try your popcorn. You can even feature customer photos and reviews in your marketing materials to create a more personalized connection with your audience.

8. Attend Food Expos and Trade Shows

Popcorn businesses can greatly benefit from exposure at food expos and trade shows. These events are a great opportunity to introduce your brand to a wide audience, network with other business owners, and learn from industry leaders. At expos, you can showcase your popcorn products, offer free samples, and engage with potential customers and partners. These events provide excellent opportunities for media coverage, which can help your business gain visibility in your local or regional market.

9. Sponsor Local Sports Teams or Movie Nights

Popcorn and movies are a classic combination, and sports events provide a perfect opportunity to serve snacks to a captive audience. Consider sponsoring a local sports team, organizing popcorn giveaways at game nights, or hosting pop-up booths at community movie screenings. These partnerships can increase your brand’s recognition and attract customers who enjoy popcorn as part of their leisure activities.

10. Create Eye-Catching Packaging

Packaging is an often-overlooked aspect of marketing, but it plays a vital role in attracting customers. Invest in eye-catching, attractive packaging that reflects the uniqueness of your popcorn brand. Use bold colors, fun graphics, and informative labeling that showcases your brand’s personality. If your popcorn is organic, gluten-free, or made with locally sourced ingredients, make sure these details are highlighted on the packaging to attract health-conscious consumers.

Conclusion

In conclusion, how to promote popcorn business involves a combination of creativity, effective marketing techniques, and building strong relationships with your customers. By leveraging social media, offering unique flavors, collaborating with local events, and utilizing influencer partnerships, you can increase your brand’s exposure and attract loyal customers. With a clear marketing strategy and consistent efforts, your popcorn business can pop up to new heights of success.

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What Are the Most Popular Types of Foods People Buy Online?

When you consider what people are buying online, fresh produce, packaged snacks, and meal kits often top the list. As consumer preferences shift, you might wonder how the rise of health-oriented choices and unique beverages is influencing this landscape. With younger generations driving trends in ready-to-drink cocktails and specialty foods, the online grocery shopping experience is becoming increasingly diverse. What does this mean for your own shopping habits and culinary explorations?

Fresh Produce

Although many people still prefer to shop for fruits and vegetables in person, the surge in online grocery shopping has transformed how fresh produce is purchased. You might be surprised to learn that, according to a recent survey, nearly 60% of consumers have turned to online platforms for their grocery needs. This shift is driven by convenience and accessibility, allowing you to browse a wide variety of fresh produce from the comfort of your home.

As online grocery retailers enhance their offerings, you can now find not only traditional fruits and vegetables but also organic options that cater to health-conscious buyers. This diversification is vital, especially as younger generations increasingly prioritize quality and sustainability in their purchases. Curiously, this trend extends beyond typical groceries; for example, you might even consider options like buy DMT vape cartridges online or buy magic mushrooms online, reflecting broader changes in consumer behavior.

Data indicates that the ease of online shopping can lead to increased spending, as consumers often add more items to their carts than they would in-store. This trend highlights the importance of an engaging online shopping experience, particularly in the fresh produce sector, where quality and freshness are paramount.

Packaged Snacks

The rise of online grocery shopping has greatly impacted the way you purchase packaged snacks. According to recent data, nearly 60% of consumers now prefer buying snacks online, driven by convenience and variety. You’re no longer limited to what’s available at your local store; you can explore an extensive range of brands and flavors with just a few clicks.

Sales of health-oriented snacks, such as protein bars and gluten-free chips, have surged, reflecting a shift towards healthier eating habits. In fact, these categories have seen growth rates exceeding 20% year-over-year. Additionally, indulgent snacks like gourmet popcorn and artisanal chocolate are also gaining traction, indicating that you value both health and indulgence.

Online platforms often feature subscription models, allowing you to receive your favorite snacks regularly, which boosts customer loyalty. You’re likely attracted to the ease of comparing prices and reading reviews before making a purchase, empowering you to make informed choices.

Moreover, social media plays a vital role in shaping your snack preferences. Influencer recommendations and targeted ads can drive impulse buys, making your snack selection process more dynamic than ever. Overall, online shopping has transformed your snacking experience into a more accessible, personalized journey.

Meal Kits

As you navigate the world of online grocery shopping, meal kits have emerged as a popular choice for those seeking convenience and variety in their cooking routine. Recent data shows that the meal kit delivery service market is projected to reach $19.92 billion by 2027, reflecting a growing trend among consumers who value the balance of home-cooked meals and time efficiency.

Meal kits offer a structured way to cook, providing you with pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step recipes. This eliminates the guesswork of grocery shopping, which can often lead to food waste. In fact, studies indicate that meal kits can reduce food waste by approximately 25%, appealing to eco-conscious consumers.

Moreover, the diversity in meal options caters to various dietary preferences, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and low-calorie diets. This personalization enhances your cooking experience, allowing you to try new cuisines without the commitment of a full grocery shop.

As you embrace meal kits, you’re participating in a shift towards more mindful eating habits, making cooking accessible and enjoyable while supporting the trend of sustainable consumption. The convenience and variety they offer make meal kits an essential element of the online food shopping landscape.

Beverages and Alcohol

With an increasing number of consumers turning to online shopping, beverages and alcohol have become significant segments in the digital marketplace. Recent studies show that online sales in this category have surged by over 30% in the past year alone, driven by convenience and wider selection. You might find that ordering your favorite wines, craft beers, or artisanal sodas from the comfort of your home saves time and offers access to products that local stores may not carry.

Among beverages, ready-to-drink cocktails and flavored sparkling waters are trending, appealing to health-conscious consumers seeking alternatives to traditional sugary drinks. In the alcohol sector, e-commerce platforms have expanded their offerings, catering to diverse tastes and preferences. Data indicates that millennials and Gen Z are particularly influential, as they prioritize unique brands and experiences over conventional options.

Additionally, subscription services are on the rise, allowing you to explore new beverages regularly, enhancing your overall experience. With increased demand for transparency and quality, brands that provide detailed product information and sustainable packaging are gaining a competitive edge. In this evolving landscape, your preferences play a vital role in shaping the future of online beverage and alcohol shopping.

Specialty Foods

Exploring specialty foods online has become a popular choice for discerning consumers seeking unique flavors and high-quality ingredients. According to recent data, the specialty food market is projected to reach over $200 billion by 2025, highlighting a significant shift in consumer preferences. You’re likely drawn to artisanal cheeses, gourmet sauces, and organic snacks that reflect a commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability.

Online platforms provide an extensive range of specialty foods, allowing you to curate a personalized shopping experience. You can easily compare products, read reviews, and discover niche brands that align with your values. For example, gluten-free, vegan, and locally sourced items are increasingly sought after, showcasing the growing demand for health-conscious options.

Moreover, the convenience of online shopping means you can access international delicacies without leaving your home. Data indicates that consumers are more willing to experiment with flavors from different cultures, as 60% of online shoppers express interest in trying new cuisines.

In this evolving landscape, it’s clear that specialty foods not only satisfy your taste buds but also reflect a broader trend towards mindful eating and culinary exploration.

Conclusion

In the ever-evolving world of online grocery shopping, the variety of popular food types reflects changing consumer preferences. Just as a well-balanced meal nourishes the body, a diverse online selection satisfies modern cravings. From fresh produce to artisanal snacks, each category caters to specific tastes and lifestyles, highlighting a shift towards health-conscious and gourmet choices. As you navigate this vibrant marketplace, remember that your preferences shape the trends that define the future of food shopping.

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