@hchavers Yeah, I have a microwave oven too yet I got one of these back in March. I will probably never make popcorn in the microwave again. The popcorn from this contraption is awesome and is far superior to what comes out of that bag of chemical laden junk called microwave popcorn.
@alacrity And it’s not Mac-compatible, either with or without cheese. And no USB, and no speakers at all, let alone a dock. What kind of Meh thing lacks all of those?
Hey, this sounds great! I make great stovetop popcorn and had never bought an airpopper since you can’t put oil and flavorants on it. I’ll definitely get one of these. Thanks, meh! I love it when you sell kitchen crap
@haydesigner Microwave popcorn is cheap, easy, and mediocre at best, always get some burnt and unpopped. Air poppers are harder to season without getting soggy kernels, but no burnt popcorn.
This one does a great job at not burning, and using good oil makes it delicious. The holes at the top for butter are a lie though, it never melts as well as it should unless it’s sliced super thin at room temp.
@Andywbeg@haydesigner Really the best popper I’ve used is the Whirley Pop, that works on a stove top. It’s able to pop every kernel consistently without burning, and far easier cleanup than the electric types. Just a hot rinse in the sink and it’s done.
Stove top is reliable, not having the thermostats and heating elements that tend to go bad over time.
Microwave types are inconsistent, giving you a choice between burned popcorn or old maid unpopped kernels.
@Andywbeg I find it easy to trade a few added unpopped kernels for a complete lack of burnt ones, but that’s easier with the 1250-watt nuke we currently have than it was with the older 1000-watt.
I don’t review products, but if you dig oil.popped corn to microwave this thing is the shit! It.pops all kernels,.you can use your choice of oils to pop it in and the ability to melt butter as it pops.
Easily justifiable at this price unless you prefer microwave popcorn.
Microwave popcorn is reportedly bad for the health with the contents of the additives used for longer storage and popping. General cautions on eating too much of that stuff.
Using two tablespoons of coconut oil and 1/4 teaspoon of Flavacol salt with the popcorn kernels is best mix.
I already have one of these, but it’s really my favorite popcorn popper. I’m pretty sure I’ve tried them all. It makes great popcorn, you can use the lid as a bowl, and you don’t have to do any manual labor like a whirly pop or the old “shake the pot” method.
The only downsides are cleanup and storage.
It’s electric, so submerging it is a no no, but wiping down the base and spraying it off isn’t a big deal.
The bowl is dishwasher safe (top rack, I think), but it’s big, so I usually hand wash it, too.
It’s kinda big, so finding space in a small kitchen can be tough, but it does nest nicely. The base can flip upside down in the bowl, and be placed face down on a shelf.
So much for the air popping craze. This does seem like a great way to make popcorn, but a previous hideous experience (due to intestinal strictures) has left me quite gun-shy about the stuff…
I’ve used one of these for years—fair warning that the seam where the lid meets the device is an obnoxious place to clean and a great nook for oil and bits of popcorn to start a new commune.
Bought this last time it was up. Was wonderful. I broke it by not reading the cleaning instructions… but I had to buy a replacement because I now believe this is the best style of popcorn maker.
If only I had known it would be back on the site today.
I bought one of these the last time they had it. I LOVE IT. Almost no kernels left after popping, quick and convenient, and it’s not microwave carboard popcorn tasting!
Only thing I could say anything about is that using butter according to the instructions is messy and not that great.
Bought one last time it was offered. LOVE it! Yes, it is a pain to clean and I melt my butter separately and pour in on when it’s done popping and in the bowl ready for serving. But, that said, it does popcorn right!
Bought last time. Corn pops big, no burnt, every kernel popped. Used Nutiva butter flavor coconut oil and flavacol buttery seasoning salt. Pop enough to store in zip lock bags to snack on during the week. Low enough carbs to grab a handful now and then. Not to bad to clean either. Worth every bit of $22.
@itsthebrod Check that the stirrer rod is actually in place correctly. Mine made a noise when I first got it, turns out the stir rod was not properly seated. Once I fixed that it quit making any janky noises.
Specs
Product: West Bend Stir Crazy 6-Quart Popcorn Maker Machine
Model: 82505
Condition: New
What’s Included?
Price Comparison
$46.99 on West Bend
Warranty
1 Year Westbend
Estimated Delivery
Thursday, Aug 4 - Monday, Aug 8
Great price! Just got one last week and love it!
I got mine in the '80’s and it is still working perfectly. Over 30 years, and we have used it a few times per year…I am sure it will outlast me!
In case you missed it when it was on Meh a few weeks ago…
Bought this from SideDeal in April and it rules
It’s Deja Vu all over again!! Good to see ya again Pops!!
This deal is just popin’ out at me for some reason.
Is is blue-corn enabled?
@werehatrack Yes, but then of course you’ll have blue tooth syndrome.
Better tooth than balls
If I turn off the heat, how are the margaritas it makes?
The companion giphy for that last pic one more time:
/giphy jackson popcorn
@phendrick I’ll see your Pop Muzik and raise you one Popcorn.
@lisagd
I think this one scorches the popcorn.
including some with lyrics and even a cartoon.
which is pretty interesting (at least to me) and includes a highly unusual version starting at 3:26.
@phendrick Dude, you are hardcore. (I didn’t see the other post until I had already posted the video.)
I’ve already bought four of these. That should be enough for now.
I have a microwave. You know, that new contraception that pops popcorn in bags? Yeah, it’s really neat.
@hchavers Yeah, I have a microwave oven too yet I got one of these back in March. I will probably never make popcorn in the microwave again. The popcorn from this contraption is awesome and is far superior to what comes out of that bag of chemical laden junk called microwave popcorn.
POPSOCKETS! COURT DOCKETS! FOLK ROCK HITS! AWESOME!
@hchavers I don’t think popcorn belongs in that kind of bag, just sayin’.
it has to be said:
this makes really shitty margaritas.
@alacrity And it’s not Mac-compatible, either with or without cheese. And no USB, and no speakers at all, let alone a dock. What kind of Meh thing lacks all of those?
@alacrity @werehatrack
this one
Hey, this sounds great! I make great stovetop popcorn and had never bought an airpopper since you can’t put oil and flavorants on it. I’ll definitely get one of these. Thanks, meh! I love it when you sell kitchen crap
I’m clueless… what are the pros and cons of the different types of popcorn makers?
@haydesigner Microwave popcorn is cheap, easy, and mediocre at best, always get some burnt and unpopped. Air poppers are harder to season without getting soggy kernels, but no burnt popcorn.
This one does a great job at not burning, and using good oil makes it delicious. The holes at the top for butter are a lie though, it never melts as well as it should unless it’s sliced super thin at room temp.
@Andywbeg @haydesigner Really the best popper I’ve used is the Whirley Pop, that works on a stove top. It’s able to pop every kernel consistently without burning, and far easier cleanup than the electric types. Just a hot rinse in the sink and it’s done.
Stove top is reliable, not having the thermostats and heating elements that tend to go bad over time.
Microwave types are inconsistent, giving you a choice between burned popcorn or old maid unpopped kernels.
@Andywbeg I find it easy to trade a few added unpopped kernels for a complete lack of burnt ones, but that’s easier with the 1250-watt nuke we currently have than it was with the older 1000-watt.
The OG Hot Butter Popcorn.
@mike808 And somebody did not wash their back sides before offering them to the public (i.e., especially on dubbing from the 45’s B side) …
I doo want one, but I simply cannot justify.
I don’t review products, but if you dig oil.popped corn to microwave this thing is the shit! It.pops all kernels,.you can use your choice of oils to pop it in and the ability to melt butter as it pops.
Easily justifiable at this price unless you prefer microwave popcorn.
Microwave popcorn is reportedly bad for the health with the contents of the additives used for longer storage and popping. General cautions on eating too much of that stuff.
Using two tablespoons of coconut oil and 1/4 teaspoon of Flavacol salt with the popcorn kernels is best mix.
https://www.verywellhealth.com/microwave-popcorn-and-cancer-5085309
Not the pooltoy wolf! (Unless you poked him)
Jack Harlow would be proud “what’s poppin”
So this is a poppin’ hot deal?
I already have one of these, but it’s really my favorite popcorn popper. I’m pretty sure I’ve tried them all. It makes great popcorn, you can use the lid as a bowl, and you don’t have to do any manual labor like a whirly pop or the old “shake the pot” method.
The only downsides are cleanup and storage.
It’s electric, so submerging it is a no no, but wiping down the base and spraying it off isn’t a big deal.
The bowl is dishwasher safe (top rack, I think), but it’s big, so I usually hand wash it, too.
It’s kinda big, so finding space in a small kitchen can be tough, but it does nest nicely. The base can flip upside down in the bowl, and be placed face down on a shelf.
So much for the air popping craze. This does seem like a great way to make popcorn, but a previous hideous experience (due to intestinal strictures) has left me quite gun-shy about the stuff…
I’ve used one of these for years—fair warning that the seam where the lid meets the device is an obnoxious place to clean and a great nook for oil and bits of popcorn to start a new commune.
@griffonlord The thirty-plus-year-old one that may still be in the attic was a testament to the wisdom of this statement.
Bought this last time it was up. Was wonderful. I broke it by not reading the cleaning instructions… but I had to buy a replacement because I now believe this is the best style of popcorn maker.
If only I had known it would be back on the site today.
@Measure So, you could always buy a spare in case you find yourself with popcorn-obsessed guests descending on you. Be prepared!
@Measure So what did you do that you weren’t supposed to do to “break it”?
@Measure @pmarin
“CAUTION - Do not clean with a sand-blaster”
Seemed pretty obvious to me…
/buy
@heyliberty It worked! Your order number is: smooth-abiding-cinnamon
/image smooth abiding cinnamon
Costco has a cuisinart movie style one on sale for 60. Any experts care to compare? https://www.costco.com/cuisinart-classic-style-popcorn-maker.product.100852043.html
@qazxto
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can’t give any comparison…
I bought one of these the last time they had it. I LOVE IT. Almost no kernels left after popping, quick and convenient, and it’s not microwave carboard popcorn tasting!
Only thing I could say anything about is that using butter according to the instructions is messy and not that great.
BUY ONE NOW.
I know a good thing when I see one. In for 3! These will make great housewarming gifts.
/giphy normal-pompous-can
Do not buy. I put my candy corn in one and it was a mess.
Bought one last time it was offered. LOVE it! Yes, it is a pain to clean and I melt my butter separately and pour in on when it’s done popping and in the bowl ready for serving. But, that said, it does popcorn right!
It’s Meh-SideDeal synergy! Pop some corn and then brush the husks out from between your teeth.
It’s like they really care
Or something
Bought last time. Corn pops big, no burnt, every kernel popped. Used Nutiva butter flavor coconut oil and flavacol buttery seasoning salt. Pop enough to store in zip lock bags to snack on during the week. Low enough carbs to grab a handful now and then. Not to bad to clean either. Worth every bit of $22.
“West Bend Stir Crazy” is this a bad name or does it actually have a stir-er built in?
BTW: buy some ‘Farmer Jon’s’ popcorn for it!
@culmac Yes there is a built in stirrer and this particular model makes great popcorn.
Bought this last time. Made great popcorn, and mine makes a wonderfully janky grinding noise at times. It’s a snack and a show.
@itsthebrod Check that the stirrer rod is actually in place correctly. Mine made a noise when I first got it, turns out the stir rod was not properly seated. Once I fixed that it quit making any janky noises.
Can it make kettle corn? And if not, why sell it?
@ChrisHBelAir Since it’s not a kettle, I’m going to go out on a limb and say no.
@ChrisHBelAir
Yes (according to this recipe from food.comj)
I bought it on Meh in April while at my Winter home. I love it. Now buying another for my Summer home. It’s like 2 for the price of one.
I jump in…best corn popper evah!
My air popper is failing and you guys have convinced me this is a good deal
/giphy shocked-found-monkey
Oh-oh…I got the dreaded…
“Scheduled delivery date
Pending”