'Don't get popped!': Google celebrates popcorn with multiplayer Doodle game

Google Doodle Popcorn: Today’s Google Doodle pops into action, celebrating one of the world’s most iconic snacks—popcorn! This interactive Doodle, launched on September 25, 2024, allows users to engage in the largest multiplayer game ever featured in a Google Doodle. Whether you're playing solo or teaming up with friends, it’s fun for all.

The history of popcorn is as rich as its buttery flavour. Popcorn traces its origins back to the early 16th century, where it was enjoyed by Mesoamerican civilisations, who also used it to decorate their ceremonial attire. In the United States, popcorn became a hit in the 1800s and was even eaten with milk as a breakfast cereal. The invention of the first popcorn maker in the 1890s made the snack more accessible, and it quickly became a beloved treat at fairs, farmhouses, and eventually, movie theaters.

One of popcorn’s most monumental moments came on this very day in 2020 when Thailand set a Guinness World Record for the largest popcorn machine ever created. The colossal machine, awarded a world record, produced a whopping amount of popcorn, showcasing just how universally cherished this snack has become.

Popcorn also varies widely across cultures. In Brazil, it's known as "pipoca," in Japan it’s often topped with nori, and in Canada, you might find it drizzled with maple syrup. From lightly salted to caramel-coated, popcorn's versatility continues to amaze.

Google Doodles, which started in 1998, have celebrated everything from famous figures to cultural icons. Today’s popcorn Doodle is not just a fun game but a nod to a snack that has shaped our world in more ways than one.

So, why not grab some popcorn and enjoy Google ’s interactive game? After all, it’s a celebration that’s truly pop-tastic!