In what is perhaps the most labour-intensive "life hack" to date, a video demonstrating the strange popcorn technique wasuploaded to Facebook and has become an internet hit.
Who knew you could pop popcorn in a hair straightener?
While some are hailing it as a revelation, others are pointing out how time-consuming it would be to make a whole bowl of the crunchy snack.
"A quick and easy tip, should you suddenly find yourself without access to any kitchen equipment but with hair straighteners and one popcorn kernel," quipped one commenter.
"That's why cinema popcorn is so expensive, that hourly rate," joked another.
If you actually want your popcorn to be ready before Christmas, then it's probably best to stick to using the oven or microwave.
