397K views · Mar 9, 2013 · 2:43 · 0 HN recommenders · 4 mentions · discussed 2015–2023
A clip from the 1985 comedy Real Genius in which a laser ignites a giant container of popcorn inside a house.
Why Hacker News points people here: Not recommended; commenters use it as a joke reference in threads about military lasers and similar technology.
“A 1980s movie about technology, military and academia.”
Here the link I am referring to before I get 4 down votes. This "joke" actually is referring to something special. A 1980s movie about technology, military and academia. this video
“are you made of popcorn?”
This scenario has been carefully explored since the mid-1980s. For clarification, are you made of popcorn? this video
“that was the ending of Real Genius”
I don't know if you're referencing it but that was the ending of Real Genius: this video [edit: possibly a spoiler?]
“popping popcorn[0]”
Good to see it's for a nuclear fusion energy source, rather than say a 'star wars' weapon or popping popcorn[0]. [0] this video
