AboutWhat does the meme depict?

Popcorn GIFs are a series of animated images showing various individuals, including well-known people and animals, eating popcorn. These GIFs are typically used online as reaction images to express amusement while observing a dramatic situation or argument, conveying a sentiment similar to saying 'This is going to be good.' The templates often depict the individual focused on the unfolding scene, popcorn in hand, often with a captivated or entertained expression.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme has its roots on September 2nd, 2007, when a YTMND user named Chiyoumen published a GIF featuring Michael Jackson eating popcorn. The accompanying audio was the 1983 R&B track "Popcorn Love" by New Edition. The iconic GIF is clipped from a scene in Michael Jackson's 1982 "Thriller" music video, where Jackson is seen enjoying popcorn while watching a horror film in a movie theater. The notable scene from the Thriller music video can also be viewed here on YouTube.^[1]

Origin: 2007