Why are the partially popped popcorn kernels called "Old Maids?"?

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Why are the partially popped popcorn kernels called "Old Maids?"?

2007-08-28 15:01:16 · 2 answers · asked by Sue 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink

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Beats me. I'm 70 and never heard them called that.

2007-08-28 15:29:27 · answer #1 · answered by mustanger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, I've heard that before. I figured it was because they never popped, maybe the kernal was stale, or old??? You know, always the kernal, never the fluffy popcorn? lol JMOpinion

2007-08-28 23:03:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋