The Popcorn Video That Is Making Everyone Go Nuts. Watch Here

Ever felt like waiting for something that seemed like it would never happen? That is exactly what millions of Instagram users experienced when they watched a viral video of content creator Alona Loewen making just one popcorn. Yes, you heard that right – just one. This clip has racked up more than 88 million views and it is easy to see why as it serves as the ultimate test of patience.

In the footage, Loewen sets out to make a single popcorn kernel in the most suspenseful way imaginable. She starts by placing one piece of corn in a non-stick pan, and adds a tiny bit of oil and a dash of salt. What happens next is where things get hilariously frustrating. Loewen keeps stirring and stirring… and stirring. Using a wooden spatula, she cradles the kernel to turn it into popcorn.

It is a never-ending cycle of stirring as she now places the kernel in the hole of the spatula and continues stirring again, building anticipation to unbearable levels. Finally, after what seems like an eternity of stirring and suspense, the kernel bursts into popcorn, offering a moment of brief satisfaction, though viewers were already fed up by then.

Take a look at the video here:

Social media users flooded the comment section, sharing their frustration and joking about how their patience had been pushed to the limit. The long wait for such a tiny result left everyone both entertained and annoyed. Here’s a glimpse of what people are saying:

One user quipped, “That suspense almost killed me,” while another joked, “If it hadn’t popped, I would have killed myself.”

Meanwhile, someone reassured, “For those who’s wondering if it’s gonna pop or not by the end – YES! It will pop.”

“The only thing more pathetic than this is that I watched the whole thing,” one commenter admitted.

Another chimed in with, “So unemployed that I watched the full video.”

One user humourously added, “The vid is mad long and I still finished it. I’m disappointed at myself.”

Even Swiggy Instamart, an instant groceries delivery service, joined the fun, commenting, “Day 1 of dieting be like.”

Meanwhile, someone expressed their concern for the cookware, saying, “Anyone else feeling anxiety about the way they are treating the non-stick pan?”

If you think this video made you mad, just wait! Loewen has also shared another video on her Instagram, this time making two kernels pop and it is equally capable of stressing you out.