A video of a woman making just ‘one’ popcorn kernel has gone viral on Instagram, amassing over 87 million views and leaving social media users both amused and frustrated. Content creator Alona Loewen decided to try something unconventional: she set out to make only one popcorn kernel. What followed was a suspense-filled clip that had viewers hooked and triggered in equal measure.
In the video, Loewen carefully placed a single piece of sweet corn on a non-stick pan, added a drop of oil, sprinkled salt, and began stirring. For several seconds, she continued to stir the kernel, slowly building anticipation before it finally popped. It was this lengthy wait, coupled with the simple act of popping one kernel, that led many viewers to express their frustration.
“That suspense almost killed me,” commented one user, echoing the sentiment of many who found the gap between the start and the kernel’s pop oddly stressful.
Comments flooded in, with some saying, “I’m annoyed. I just waited for that one little pop,” while others humorously admitted, “The only thing more pathetic than this is that I watched the whole thing.”
Despite the frustration, it seems viewers couldn’t tear themselves away from the video, a testament to how even the simplest content can capture attention when it’s done with just the right amount of suspense. Whether it left them entertained or exasperated, Loewen’s popcorn video certainly made an impact, proving that sometimes, less really is more.
