What's The 'Dune 2 Popcorn Bucket' Meme? The Promotional Sandworm-Themed Item That Has The Internet In Stitches Explained

As Dune: Part Two (aka Dune 2) releases this week, the internet can't stop laughing at the Dune 2 popcorn bucket that's shaped like a sandworm… As well as something a bit more provocative.

Seriously, which executive thought that this would be a good idea? Reaching into this monster's plastic mouth to grab popcorn is highly distressing. Plus, it resembles a dreaded "fleshlight" used by only the most committed of Dune gooners who are going to take this home and think really hard about Timothée Chalamet (or so the internet believes).

So, why is the Dune 2 popcorn bucket a meme? What's a fleshlight and why's the sci-fi fandom obsessed with its construction? Let's explain.

What's The 'Dune 2 Popcorn Bucket?'

The special, promotional popcorn bucket for the Dune: Part Two film resembles a sandworm coming out of the desert that one must reach into to obtain their snack.

The Dune 2 popcorn bucket was initially leaked on Reddit when a Canadian movie theater employee at a Cineplex location took pictures of the bucket's early release, claiming that it was real.

Why's The 'Dune 2 Popcorn Bucket' A Meme?

The Dune 2 popcorn bucket is a meme because (first of all) it just doesn't look appetizing. In the Dune universe, the sandworms (known as Shai-Hulud) are mystical beings but also monstrous and rather disgusting creatures simultaneously.

The reason above is more than valid for finding the Dune 2 popcorn bucket funny. However, what makes it truly hilarious is its "fleshlight" resemblance.

For those unaware, a fleshlight is a brand of male masturbatory devices that look like a flashlight with a hole cut out on the top. One can see the disheartening resemblance when relooking at a Dune 2 popcorn bucket in this context.

What Are Some 'Dune 2 Popcorn Bucket' Meme Examples?

For those wanting to be in on the joke, here are some stellar Dune 2 popcorn bucket memes to help you celebrate the big screening:

For the full history of the 'Dune 2' popcorn bucket, be sure to check out GotFunnyPictures's entry for even more information.