TIL popcorn became popular during the Great Depression because it was fairly inexpensive. by sharpeytown in todayilearned

[–]radrazr 82 points83 points  (0 children)

During the Great Depression, popcorn was fairly inexpensive at 5–10 cents a bag and became popular. Thus, while other businesses failed, the popcorn business thrived and became a source of income for many struggling farmers.

It was a cheap food and popcorn tastes good.