BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS – Wal-Mart Inc. announced today that several of its stores across the US have reported a complete sellout of popcorn, sparking chaos among snack-loving Americans.
Sources indicate citizens are stockpiling popcorn in preparation for what many are calling the political blockbuster of the century — the next four years of Donald Trump’s dramatic, comedy-packed, plot-twisting political saga.
“We haven’t seen anything like this since the Great Toilet Paper Shortage of 2020,” said a Wal-Mart spokesperson. “People are buying popcorn in bulk, saying they need enough to last through impeachment rumors, controversial tweets, surprise lawsuits, and whatever bizarre press conferences are on the horizon. One guy bought an entire pallet and muttered something about needing it for a ‘Season Finale Twitter Meltdown.'”
Popcorn manufacturers are working overtime to meet the demand, but experts predict shortages could persist for weeks.
“It’s not just the politics; it’s the drama!” said a local shopper Brenda. “Trump’s presidency is like binge-watching a Netflix show you can’t quit. You don’t know whether to laugh, cry, or call your therapist, but you definitely need snacks.”
Rumors are swirling that Amazon is capitalizing on the frenzy, preparing to launch a “Political Popcorn Prime Pack” complete with butter seasoning and tissues for those unpredictable emotional turns.
As one Twitter user put it, “Welcome to America: Land of the free, home of the brave… and currently out of popcorn.”
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