When and why did popcorn become associated with the cinema and how did it get to become common practice for all cinemas to sell it?
2006-10-11 06:41:37 · 13 answers · asked by walk like a panther 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
In 1885, the first popcorn “machine” was invented. Until then, poppers were made to sit in front of stores to attract attention. But vendors wanted to be close to the crowds — especially the crowds near movie theaters. So poppers were made that could be pushed on foot, pulled by horse or mounted on trucks. Popcorn was very popular from the 1890s until the Great Depression. Street vendors used to follow crowds around, pushing steam- or gas-powered poppers through fairs, parks and expositions
2006-10-11 07:01:20 · answer #1 · answered by mommakaye 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Going off your question for a moment, may I add that Popcorn sold in the cinema if full of bacteria. I believe the americans started the fad of selling popcorn in cimena's and the world caught on.
2006-10-11 07:29:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Microwave popcorn
2016-03-28 05:07:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i once worked in a cinema. it is incredibly cheap to make and the cinema makes a MASSIVE profit on it. They make nothing from ticket sales. By rights your ticket should be free! Protest now!
2006-10-11 08:21:07 · answer #4 · answered by belickcat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So, after u buy the popcorn, you get thirsty and then you'd have to buy a beverage. Anything to make a buck!
2006-10-11 07:39:34 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure "when" but I know "why". It's where they make their money. Extra salty popcorn makes you go for the $4.00 soda that cost them 6 cents.
2006-10-11 06:44:46 · answer #6 · answered by westgaliberty 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It's lightweight so people are inclined to buy lots of it without even realising. It's addictive. It makes u thirsty so people will buy drinks as well. And its cheap to produce.
2006-10-11 07:58:15 · answer #7 · answered by strummer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So you can start a popcorn fight in the movie theater, one thrown popcorn toss and its a huge fight!!!
2006-10-11 06:49:50 · answer #8 · answered by DSPARKLE 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Because it makes allot of noise.
2006-10-11 08:22:54 · answer #9 · answered by shelford555 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
cheap to make - costs a furture.
2006-10-11 08:13:48 · answer #10 · answered by Ally 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋