Talk:Jiffy Pop

Jiffy Pop as metaphor: How to discuss?
In doing a Google search for "Jiffy Pop" + "history," I found many, many references in which "Jiffy Pop" was used figuratively.
 * http://www.angelfire.com/journal/cathbodua/Shamanism.html  "What images jiffy-pop into your mind?"
 * http://www.investmentu.com/research/momentuminvesting.pdf "It won't take long before your portfolio starts to act like a pan full of Jiffy Pop."
 * http://lastdebate.blogspot.com/2005/07/was-george-bush-right-about-iraq.html "This was not MY notion of a jiffy-pop war"

and more straightforward comparisons:
 * http://blog.wellsfargo.com/GuidedByHistory/2006/03/disaster_shack_part_2_1.html "we looked like we were sitting in a Jiffy Pop Popcorn bag—but it worked!" (reviewing an aluminum covered survival blanket)

It seems as if there ought to be some way to reference or explain these, or at least to comment that "Jiffy Pop" has a life as metaphor for convenience and speed, above and beyond its meaning as product. I just can't figure out the Wiki way to do it. Lawikitejana 08:32, 9 August 2006 (UTC)

Would reference to difficulties in actually making jiffy-pop be appropriate?
I've never tried to make the stuff, but when I hear it mentioned by those who have they tend to comment on how hard it was to make edible popcorn with it. Apparently many people have difficulty with the 'technique' required to pop the corn without burning it, especially on an electric stove. I cant personally verify the difficulty, nor do I know how widespread these opinions are but I came to this page looking for those answers -  198.175.55.6 21:34, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

There is no secret to making Jiffy Pop on a stove, even an electric range. You just need to keep shaking the pan when it starts sizzle, and not have the temp on high. I guess people are used to just sticking a bag in the microwave. This product requires you to actually do something while it pops. But that's the fun.Flight Risk (talk) 12:38, 12 May 2015 (UTC)

So what happened to the Microwaveable Jiffy Pop?
I recall there was a product that was microwaveable. Basically the same familiar package, but it replaced the silver foil with clear plastic. I haven't seen this product in a while; is it discontinued? -  Theaveng 12:37, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

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Cultural Reference and Trivia
I am cleaning up the Cultural References section which has had a Trivia tag since Oct. 2007.

For the purposes of this discussion, "The Subject" refers to the movie/episode/book/play/song that references Jiffy Pop.


 * If the reference is simply that Jiffy Pop is shown in a video or that a character cooks it, then what I am going to do is:
 * 1. If an article exists for The Subject, then I will make sure that article contains the words "Jiffy Pop" so that anyone searching for those words will find that article.  (I will add the words in an appropriate place, such as changing the words "popcorn container" to "Jiffy Pop container" if the article mentions the popcorn but not the brand)."
 * If an article does not exist for The Subject than I will move the reference from the "Jiffy Pop" article to the "Jiffy Pop" talk page (this page) so that the tid-bit will persist on wikipedia and can be found by a search when an article is eventually produced for The Subject.
 * 2. I will then remove the reference from the "Jiffy Pop" article.


 * If the reference to Jiffy Pop makes fun of the name of Jiffy Pop (such as calling it "Iffy Pop") but does not go any further, then I will:
 * 1. As above, I will ensure the article for The Subject contains the word "Jiffy Pop," and I will also ensure that it mentions the fake name as well.
 * As above if The Subject does not have an article, the reference will be moved to this talk page.
 * 2. I will then remove the reference from the "Jiffy Pop" article.


 * If the reference is actually about Jiffy Pop then I will:
 * 1. Leave it in the Jiffy Pop article and try to make sure that it references the exact episode or work that refers to Jiffy Pop.
 * 2. Cross-reference in the article for The Subject if appropriate.

(SUMMARY: I am going to move everything to a more appropriate place except the Simpsons reference and the Saturday Night Live reference)

VegKilla (talk) 18:22, 13 December 2008 (UTC)

The Simpsons Cultural Reference
Does anyone know which episode of the Simpsons has Apu selling Chintzy Pop? (see Cultural References section of article). VegKilla (talk) 18:22, 13 December 2008 (UTC)

Unhealthful, regrettably
When I was a boy, and well into my 20s, I absolutely loved Jiffy-Pop and could easily consume a whole panful alone. Since then I've forced myself to stop eating it, because of the copious amounts of salt, lard, etc. As much fun as Jiffy-Pop is, nonetheless the article should at least touch on this issue. The aluminum packaging probably doesn't do the consumer any favors, either. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.155.94.113 (talk) 22:01, 28 December 2010 (UTC)

I disagree. For me jiffy pop brand with the aluminum pan and foil is the only type you can still buy and make on a campfire, or a stovetop too, unhealthful is your own experience. Bring some references and it might be added to the article. The entire brand is basically just microwave popcorn at the moment. Try to find the pan version in your local store.75.134.26.34 (talk) 03:40, 22 April 2013 (UTC)

Inspiration
My dad, Daniel H. Bollinger, Jr., went to school with Fred. I remember as a kid, we stopped by his home, I believe on Lake Shore Dr., but he wasn't in. Dad said Fred loved popcorn (northwest Indiana is where the lion's share of popcorn is grown) and came up with the idea while fighting in WWII. He wanted a way to make popcorn over a campfire. I don't have any references for this, but perhaps his family could verify this story. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dan Bollinger (talk • contribs) 21:34, 28 December 2013 (UTC)

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Frederick C. Mennen Topic?
I believe that Frederick C. Mennen is notable enough to have his own article. Am I the only one? I am very surprised that he doesn't already have one. He did a lot of cool things. 174.171.71.34 (talk) 04:02, 16 May 2023 (UTC)

Very disappointed, I bought some for my daughter’s birthday grandkids never saw before exploded from the sides 2600:1702:16C0:50D0:612B:DFE6:F686:F583 (talk) 02:07, 20 September 2023 (UTC)

Trying to send a picture but I can’t 2600:1702:16C0:50D0:612B:DFE6:F686:F583 (talk) 02:08, 20 September 2023 (UTC)

yes
Cool of them to write an article about my grandfather. Cool dude. The Undeniably Powerful H (talk) 07:50, 21 January 2024 (UTC)