The “Dune” Popcorn Bucket: More Than Meets the Eye
In the world of movies, the giant sandworm from “Dune” is a fearsome creature that devours soldiers and military vehicles in its gaping maw. In real life, humans watching movies devour popcorn. Now, these two ideas have been combined to create the “Dune” popcorn bucket, a sandworm-shaped tub that is taking the cultural scene by storm.
The “Dune” popcorn bucket is the latest in a series of popcorn collectibles, following in the footsteps of the 16-inch Barbie Corvette snack holder. But is there more to these vessels than meets the eye? Lindsay Moyer, senior nutritionist at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, sat down with The New York Times to discuss this unique popcorn bucket.
Moyer, who spends her time analyzing food systems and healthy eating, had some interesting insights on the “Dune” popcorn bucket. While she hasn’t seen it in person, she noted that the design may not be ideal for serving popcorn due to its worm-like shape.
When it comes to popcorn itself, Moyer highlighted that it is a healthy whole grain snack, low in calories before adding oil or buttery toppings. However, movie theater popcorn often comes popped in oil and topped with buttery flavoring, significantly increasing the calorie count.
The “Dune” popcorn bucket, priced at $24.99, is said to be slightly smaller than a large popcorn at AMC theaters, which typically contains around 980 calories before any additional toppings. Moyer also pointed out that the buttery topping commonly used at movie theaters may not actually contain butter, but rather a mix of soybean oil and artificial flavorings.
In the end, Moyer emphasized the importance of being aware of what you’re consuming, especially when it comes to movie theater snacks. With the potential for a large bucket of popcorn and buttery toppings to add up to over 1,200 calories, it’s essential to make informed choices about your movie snack indulgences.
So, the next time you reach for that “Dune” popcorn bucket at the movies, remember that there may be more than meets the eye when it comes to what you’re actually eating.
