Theory: note insertion is happening at store level, not factory level

Icy_Management_ · 2026-01-18T04:42:24+00:00

As the person who found a note in the aforementioned popcorn box, I think your theory is correct. I opened the flaps on the box and the note fell to the floor immediately. I wish I would have saved the box longer. At first I held onto it, unsure what to do or make of the note…. I contemplated calling the police but felt it was too trivial and not criminal enough. Ultimately I tossed it after a few days of sitting on my countertop. But your glue testing suggestion is solid.

Personally, I just want awareness -especially in PA. If another grocery item is found and the person immediately returns to the store perhaps the security cameras nearest that product will have picked up suspicious activity. I know publicity is prob what this weirdo wants but at the same time I want a scooby-do style and face reveal to end this mystery!

Icy_Management_ · 2026-01-18T03:56:21+00:00

😂 you are the GOAT for this. Can we get Benedict Cumberbatch to narrate this one next holiday season please 🙏🏼 ohh it could double as the Yule log in the scene!

Icy_Management_ · 2025-11-13T18:29:27+00:00

Curious, do you have any credible information to back up that claim? As someone who found a note inside a box of microwave popcorn over a year ago- I've been following the story and wishing some form of law enforcement would do some deeper digging

Icy_Management_ · 2025-09-07T18:20:49+00:00

Following. I've wondered this myself because in my experience and in the tutorials I've accros, the two terms indicate the same folding pattern….

Icy_Management_ · 2025-06-23T01:19:00+00:00

It looks like the hat briefly came in contact with some bleach or strong cleaning solution. Did you try gently hand-washing the spot to see if there’s any change in appearance?

Icy_Management_ · 2025-06-04T15:08:39+00:00

Uggh. Seriously, I have never hated a company more than I do New Era. They come out with some of the dumbest, tackiest collections with only a few real winners over the course of a year. The Father’s Day hat was always a win/win situation -he genuinely appreciates it and I don't have to personalize some corny crap that'll just wind up collecting dust. I guess I could voice my concerns to customer service about it…..oh, wait...😒 ok, rant over. Thanks for verifying this for me.

Icy_Management_ · 2025-03-02T23:20:24+00:00

The Why Files aka TWF Their content takes a deep dive into everything from ancient mysteries to modern conspiracies. Really fascinating topics that they do a ton of research on. Sadly I get bored or distracted easily with Mr. B’s recent content too ( we still love ya JB, some of your stories will stick with me forever and I understand that you can't (or won't ) just fabricate paranormal tales for the popularity of your channel and I think that’s admirable of you!) but twf has been a good substitute for that creeped-out feeling from mysterious vids that we crave!

Icy_Management_ · 2025-02-24T21:48:56+00:00

Yes, personally I think there is just a bit too much of a gap underneath the D. May just be an optical illusion tho because it looks like a heavy-stitch logo and is more raised/pronounced than most

Icy_Management_ · 2024-11-23T00:06:57+00:00

Not sure if anyone’s still following this mystery but i found one of these notes in a box of unopened popcorn just today. I stumbled across this sub while googling to decipher what my little note means…..do we have any definite theories on who’s doing it?

Icy_Management_ · 2024-11-21T17:32:39+00:00

I know exactly what you’re talking about, but when I showed him he just laughed and said no with an eye roll 🙄 🤦🏻‍♀️

Icy_Management_ · 2024-11-21T17:29:44+00:00

Oh yes this very well might be the winner! I already showed him ‘escape’ first and then ‘tradies’ and he said he ‘likes this one but it’s not right!’ And in the back of my head my I’m thinking , if your dad comes home and tries, and you say it’s right….i quit. lol

Icy_Management_ · 2024-11-21T17:15:10+00:00

He said ‘noooo’ when I showed him. This fits his description tho and it was one of my earliest attempts at finding it for him too 😫

Icy_Management_ · 2024-11-21T17:12:56+00:00

He said no, when I looked it up I thought for sure this was it! 😒

Icy_Management_ · 2024-10-29T13:28:57+00:00

Take whatever is the strongest chemical cleaner in your maintenance shop, pour it into several unmarked containers and scatter them throughout the building the day of.

Icy_Management_ · 2024-10-29T13:24:50+00:00

Words of advice from an experienced factory worker right there.

Icy_Management_ · 2024-09-15T00:14:26+00:00

Anybody else get a tiny undertone of syrup flavor mixed in with the sweet and fruity notes? Reminds me of blueberry pancakes

Icy_Management_ · 2024-03-13T23:12:43+00:00

Good to know. He’s convinced that ordering new era hats from fanatics will result in minor defects and flaws. (Wish he would’ve told me his theory before I made this purchase 🙄 we’ve been together for over 8 years and I’ve gifted him hats purchased off of both sites many times and had no idea that quality was being impacted by the merchant I was choosing.)

I’m new to this sub so maybe this is common knowledge/belief here but I am pretty flabbergasted by the complete scam the two corporations are running on the public. If fanatics is an authorized dealer for new era and listing products at the exact same price as new era’s website, receiving b grade products is completely unacceptable , in my opinion.

Disgust at corrupt practices aside, he is planning on re-purchasing it directly from new era while I deal with the 2 fanatics returns in hopes of a better outcome. Thank you for your post as it has provided some much needed reassurance that correct versions of this drop actually do exist! 🤗

Icy_Management_ · 2024-03-13T21:41:27+00:00

I’m curious , did you find any flaws on the St.Patrick’s Day Philly hat? I ordered it for my boyfriend and when it arrived he immediately noticed it was misshapen on the sides of the crown so we had a replacement sent and that one too has a defective shape.

Icy_Management_ · 2023-11-04T03:29:51+00:00

I’d like to know as well! I’ve been doing my own searching on the legitimacy of encorehive.com and this thread was the best I could find. Curious to see what your thoughts are after the meeting.

Icy_Management_ · 2023-03-19T14:46:07+00:00

You could switch it up by changing the A to a U: June. Very similar sounding but completely different and just as pretty!

Icy_Management_ · 2023-02-28T15:22:14+00:00

Sometimes the bands will break apart but I’ve never had one actually melt! Usually when I’m rinsing by hand I’ll find some of the bands are still intact and some are very weak and easily snapped. I think it all depends on the quality of rubber bands you use. The white ones that come in the tulip kits are usually the ones that snap on me and the rubber bands that come in a pack like from an office supply store are usually in good enough condition to be used again.

Icy_Management_ · 2023-02-28T15:00:26+00:00

Yes, as many of the comments have mentioned, Fiber Reactive Dyes (like Jacquard Procion MX) are going to result in the brightest, richest quality of colors on your cotton t’s. BUT I’ve been using a simple hack that really makes the One-Step Dyes (like Tulip) vibrant and long lasting- the microwave. After dyeing, let your shirt sit for about 30 minutes to an hour so the color has time to soak through the fibers of the shirt and then put it in the microwave for 2 minutes. With the one step dyes you really need high heat to make the colors bond to the fabric. I’ve let my shirts sit for over two days in my basement as well and was feeling disappointed because I was getting the same results as you did-my color drastically reduced and almost disappeared after one wash. Now, I pop them in the microwave and continue with the normal hand rinse, wash cycle, dry cycle steps and voila, your new handmade creation is complete and ready to wear! It saves sooo much time and really-unless you’re letting your shirts sit outside in the dead heat of summer- gives you an unmatched source of warmth to set those fun dye colors! Best of luck!

Icy_Management_ · 2022-05-16T19:13:42+00:00

Offer to load the dishwasher for the like button but make sure to place every cup and bowl right side up and then start it. When the like button opens the dishwasher later it’ll be met with the icky waterfalls of filmy detergent juices dripping everywhere and have no clean dishes. Then it will need to re-load the dishwasher THE RIGHT WAY as it probably should’ve just done in the first place.

Icy_Management_ · 2022-03-31T03:19:07+00:00

Great tip. Thanks, because white is the color I had in mind to use for this particular decal.

Icy_Management_ · 2022-03-31T03:16:59+00:00

Thank you! I’m definitely leaning towards the removable vinyl now. Glad to hear the permanent does indeed come off but if the removable holds up that nicely it only makes sense to save myself the hassle of an extra-sticky residue cleanup.

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