Detective Popcorn

Character Overview
Detective Popcorn is, in the Last Podcast Character Realm, part of a police force (which remains an Unnamed Entity) that is meant to highlight the ineptitude of the Hot Dog Squad in The B.T.K. Killer Part One: The Ball Game Explodes. The fact that Detective Popcorn is an anthropomorphized movie theatre snack was loosely inspired by the (misquoted) "Let's all go to the movies"-era concessions advertisements. There has been only one other named character in Detective Popcorn's police force; his superior Sergeant Pepperdimples voiced by Marcus Parks (whose appearance was either to Henry Zebrowski or Detective Popcorn's apparent chagrin).

The character has since proved to be one of most popular in the show's history (and that's saying something). Detective Popcorn has even had his own Christmas Special (done in the spirit of Last Podcast).

Physical and Metaphysical Nature
Detective Popcorn's origins are unknown, as it is unknown if he is mortal, immortal, or undead. In Episode 97: Movies of the Beast, he mentions that he has a family who had died. It is apparent from his continued attempts to convince humans and his use of the imperfect "pop" in oft-repeated phrases such as "when you pop my kernels" lend some validity to the theory that structural elements associated with popcorn are no more meaningful to Detective Popcorn as an entity than individual atoms are to people. It is important [citation needed] to note, however, that Detective Popcorn has, indeed, shown signs of distress as an apparent response to what might constitute "mortal terror".

Size and Shape
It is not known what size and shape Detective Popcorn is, or if he even exists within a container (or the three-dimensional world, for that matter). What is known about him is that he is "just a bunch of popcorn". It is suspected [by who?] that Detective Popcorn's apparent rise in vocal pitch is due to chemical castration sustained by his new lavender flavor, although many famous botanists [no seriously, who are you talking to about this shit?] that "lavender wouldn't have that effect [on popcorn], you fucking idiot. Stop leaving me voicemail."

Cannibalism
Detective Popcorn seems to appreciate his own kernels (at one point, describing the mouthfeel of popcorn and coca-cola as a "balance of temperature and texture, mm". However, since his physiology (and therefore the nature and extent of his(?) reproductive, metabolic, neurological and sensory systems) remains unknown, it is difficult to say whether or not this constitutes cannibalism in any relevant capacity besides that which is plainly pointed out by the ever-present spectre of anthropomorphism [for real though, you've put way too much thought into this, seek help].

Appearances

 * Episode 59 (linked to above)
 * Episode 61: The BTK Killer, Part II: Detective Popcorn
 * Episode 81: Female Serial Killers 35:30
 * Episode 92: Black Serial Killers, Part II: The Zebra Murders
 * Episode 205: The Detective Popcorn Christmas Special
 * Roundtable Episode 199: Marcus Parks' Roast

Other Appearances
Detective Popcorn makes a cameo in issue one of the Soul Plumber comic series, as a being that lives in Scuzz's soul. Of him, it is said there is "certainly no evil there".

Outstanding Warrants
He's got an outstanding warrant for bein' sooooooooooo delicious...

Quotes
"Well gee, boss! I'm just a bunch of popcorn!"

"I don't want you to get my buttery goodness all over your new Levis."

"I can't believe... can you believe how much she touched his belt and his boots. Mmmmm... caramel is such a delicious thing to pair with the savoury flavour. Mmmmmm... Hold on one second, oh my lord... mmmm havin' a sip of Coca-Cola and a bite of a hot dog is just... Mmmmm... Put me in the chairs 'cause I have already seen heaven and I Mmmmmm... Oh yes of course. Got to look at the bodies. Mmmmmm... I love snowcaps and how they're crunchy and sweet. I'm so distracted of how delicious my brains are... I've got an idea guys, let's let her just be a serial killer... because I'm hungry for lunch." (Episode 81: Female Serial Killers).

Merchandise
Detective Popcorn has become so popular that he had his own plush toy available for purchase on the Last Podcast on the Left website back in 2018.



Videos
Video 1: Credit to ThrillShow X

Video 2: Credit to Last Podcast on the Left YouTube channel.

Video 3: Credit to Captain Mushface