In Popcorn Bob, young Ellis defied a key packaging rule - “never put a kernel in the microwave twice” - by sticking it in for a reheat. There, it sprouted limbs and a face, making a round of laughably absurd expressions on the rotating microwave turntable before donning a cowboy hat and boots, introducing itself as “Popcorn Bob”, and, to Ellis’ surprise and annoyance, demanding increasing amounts of food. Comedic hijinks and unlikely friendship...