I can't believe the way they insult popcorn balls on the radio like it's a stupid treat! In my neighborhood, Mrs. Briggs used to make popcorn balls - but she would only give them to kids from our street. So if it wasn't obvious who we were (through our masks), we would have to "remind" her when we went to her door.
I only find popcorn balls once every 3 or 4 years, but when I do, I stock up. And not for the kids.