Have you ever stood in line for something that you had been anxiously waiting for? Counting down the days until the arrival date of a precious product, or for tickets to a timeless concert, or maybe for a freshly fixed fantastic treat? We feel your wonderful pain. We too have been anxiously counting down the days until we can proudly open our long awaited Chandler Arizona store. Ahh, there’s nothing like the sheer delight in posting up at a location for something you’ve waited so long for, knowing that you need only wait a little bit longer, as you stand yards away from your prize! It adds to the hype when you know you’re one of the first in line folks, ahead of the masses, feeling a little prouder that you woke up an hour early to beat out the crowd. To be a fan, to be a part of a movement that comprises the simple satisfaction of being entertained, or being charmed by a delicious delicacy; it really is one of life’s simple pleasures, and it sure feels good knowing there are others out there, who will stand in line with you, sharing that same dedication to what you also feel is something special, and totally worth waiting for. We at Popcornopolis understand this wonderful wait, as we too have had our moments of standing in line, whether it be for Britney Spears tickets, the release of the iPhone 4, or for the opening of a new Popcornopolis store. This long wait is well worth it, as we send stand vigilantly, texting our friends to hurry up, and taking pictures of the new Popcornopolis. These lovely lines do have their lovely prizes. If you love the pursuit of the popcorn, we hope to see you there, Chandler AZ, bright and early. To all our little extra early birds, we cannot wait to give you the Old Tyme gift basket for being one of the first ten. So when you see that long line at the Chandler Fashion Center, don’t worry, it’s not for the iPhone 4, it’s for Popcornopolis!
I’m not sure how many of you are as obsessed with this magnificent series as I am, but I think at this point it does not matter. If you have not read a Twilight book, or cared to start, I’m pretty sure you are still aware of the huge commotion this vampire -werewolf -drama has started. No longer an American literature piece for pass time, this series of books has swept itself around the world, winding its way into billions of teens hearts. There are lots of us who have fallen in love with Edward, and many of us who fight for Team Jacob, while everyone in between may just enjoy the thrill of an enthralling book. For some, these books are/were a pastime, and for others, like myself, they were a magical escape, to a place of dark forbidden romance, make-believe moments (which we wish we could call real) and intense drama! So you can imagine my excitement at the prospect of film adaptations. I’m not sure how many of you are satisfied with the turn-out of the films, but if I do say so myself, they are only getting better. It seemed to me, that with the release of the first film, Twilight, the producers were testing the waters, trying to figure out what type of “bang” this film would cause, and to their pleasant surprise, it was more of a BOOM! Now, I won’t say the movie was a boom, (I think we all know they left a lot of things out and that the book was way better) but I would definitely say that the volume of fans and Twi-hard junkies’ attendance sure surpassed the expectations of box office spectators and producers, enabling them to stretch that budget and employ more mainstream celebrities, i.e. Dakota Fanning. Since that turnout, things have only gotten spicier onscreen and now I’m just counting down the days until film three hits box offices … from today, we’ve got 2 days left! I can’t wait to sit amongst tons of old and young fans, clenching our seats at moments of intensity, biting our lips, while softening our eyes at romantic love scenes … I wish it the 30th already! If you don’t have your tickets yet, because you are of the more mellow followers, making sure to escape the movie theater madness, I don’t know how you do it, but KUDOS, because I cannot wait anymore! When this film hits, you’ll find me, in the middle of it all, Team Edward shirt, sorry Jacob junkies, and a giant bag of Dark Chocolate Popcornopolis, I think this is the flavor Edward would eat. See you all there!
As I sat in a crowded theater, munching away on popcorn that I had to smuggle in just so I could actually enjoy the popcorn and not the globs of theater-popcorn, I thought to myself, “It’s a talented production company when they can captivate all spectrums of audiences young to old and fulfill everyone’s craving for a good time. This called out to me because it represented one of the things that we stand for here at Popcornopolis: something for everyone. In this crowded theater sat elderly couples, teens probably out to a movie WITHOUT their parents for the first time, parents with their squirming and spritely children, and the young adults, like myself, straddling the border between the giddy teens and the mature adults. In this theater sat the most amazing demographic of people I had seen in a long time, and it only got better as the movie started. Now I don’t want to give it away, in case any of you haven’t seen it yet, but to put it frankly: I loved it when the kids were laughing, because they were obviously laughing at funny- for- kids- parts, but most of all I loved it when I could laugh at something and have a child look over at me wondering “Now why are you laughing at that? That’s not funny.” I chuckled, in my head of course, as I thought, “This movie rocks… this is totally an adult joke and completely inoffensive, not to mention inconspicuous, to children’s ears.” The theater was roaring from the one-liners and goofy scenes, but of course there was the sentiment of it all; moments that children, teens, and adults all understood as scenes of sensitivity and perhaps some morale. It gave me great pleasure to watch this movie while proudly holding a bag of popcorn that comes from a company with similar wholesome values, and a determination to please everyone in the crowd, in some special and individual way. So if you haven’t had the chance to see it yet, get in there, and if you want the ultimate experience, you know where to get your popcorn.
It’s that time of year again - when the Madness of March is but a mention of the past, and the NBA playoffs are kicking into full gear. Be it NBA or any other sport, playoffs are a reminder to all who follow that talent means nothing without effort, without teamwork. Complacency isn’t allowed during the playoffs. You all remember the now infamous Bill Buckner blooper, when Boston’s first baseman let a routine ground ball roll through his legs and, by extension, let the Mets go on to win? Even to this day it’s frustrating to watch. Painful, even. But still it serves as a reminder that even the most talented people need to be on point all game, every game.
That’s how we at Popcornopolis feel. We take pride in every single batch of our gourmet popcorn. Be it Kettle Corn or White Chocolate Macadamia, our Popcorneers diligently strive perfection with every popped kernel.
It’s the kind of thing to take joy in, that your cone - yes, the one you wish was in your hands at this moment - was hand crafted with natural ingredients. Sure, you can reach for the boxed stuff available at any grocery market. But wouldn’t you rather have the real stuff? You can grab a couple cheap seats at an exhibition game, or you could be sitting court side when your team cuts down the net. It’s your call.
We know life can be crazy stressful. Whether stuck in traffic, again, or looking at an email inbox that is nearing capacity, we all need a vacation from the fast-paced daily grind. Maybe not a literal vacation, but an escape to a happier place - a little place we call Popcornopolis.
It’s a magical cloud town where you walk on caramel corn streets and unicorns take you on fantastic rides through buttery skies. Things here are simpler - robed in a time when quality, natural ingredients trumped shelf life and preservative-laden product longevity.
Popcornopolis is a happy people’s place. Milkmen still deliver to your doorstep, cola is still served in glass bottles, time is slow and encouraging. People come to find the flavors they love and relish the old-fashioned wisdom of the Popcorneers (AKA Popcorn Production Engineers). Popcornopolis is a place guaranteed to please, and you’ll find a hint of it in every bag of delicious Popcornopolis gourmet popcorn.
Welcome to our town. Stay a while. You’re gonna like it here.
I’m no genius, but when I see the word “free,” it’s usually a pretty good thing. Take, for example, our fantastic free shipping offer. If it’s your first time ordering from Popcornopolis, just sign up for the Popcorn Club (pretty much the only club worth belonging to) and voila! Buttery, sweet, crunchy gourmet popcorn dressed and delivered to your doorstep, sans shipping. Zero. Zip. Zilch.
Just imagine the taste of Cinnamon Toast, White Chocolate Macadamia, or Sour Cream & Onion dancing on your palate. Intrigued? Yeah, we thought you might be. Plus, when you join the Club, you’ll receive emails (no, we don’t bombard you with useless stuff like a lot of the other guys) with info on our latest products, promotions and happenings, not to mention the superhero advantage of delighting in our tasty treats.
Maybe we should have sent some to those Butler guys before the big game…
Welcome back, old friends! As you can tell, the Popcornopolis blog is back in business. We couldn’t just leave our fans hanging out to dry, could we? We’ve had a lot of great, big things going on — our recent Torrance, CA grand opening was a HUGE success and our sharp-paletted research and development team is conjuring up new flavors every day — all because you share our popcorny passion!
People just love popcorn. We delight in its delicious ways, take joy in its crunch, and devour it as though each little popped kernel was to us a tiny piece of magic. It’s as much a part of us as, say, brushing our teeth. It’s fresher and better than puppies, better than the new car smell (just the smell, not the actual car), and better than pretty much any other snack food out there. But popcorn, like pizza, can be of the highest quality, or you can take the cheap and easy route. Personally, saving a few dollars to eat the equivalent of cardboard isn’t worth it.
Popcorn is an inherent part of our culture – from snacking during the latest Will Smith flick to a night in with some friends. What better way to compliment an evening than with a bag of Zebra flavored Popcornopolis popcorn? I have yet to find a way. Have you?
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