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May 28 2015

How Tupperware Works

37 min 2 movies discussed
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Tupperware won immediate design acclaim when it was released in 1947, but it took a pioneering female executive to make a line of plastic food storage into an icon of the American postwar boom. Learn about the surprisingly intriguing history of Tupperware.

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This episode of Stuff You Should Know explores the fascinating story behind Tupperware, from its invention by Earl Tupper in the 1940s to its transformation into a global phenomenon. Josh and Chuck dive into how this revolutionary food storage system with its famous "burping" seal struggled in stores until marketing genius Brownie Wise turned it into a home party sensation, creating an army of salespeople and changing the way products were sold forever. They cover the rise and fall of key players, the cultural impact of Tupperware parties, and how this plastic container company became an enduring icon that's still thriving worldwide today.


Movies Discussed

Ice Age
Ice Age
2002 1h 21m
★ 7.4
"From the movie Madagascar. No, not Madagascar. Ice Age. — Josh corrected himself when discussing which animated movie featured characters in prehistoric times who would use primitive methods for food storage." — Josh
Madagascar
Madagascar
2005 1h 26m
★ 6.9
"From the movie Madagascar. No, not Madagascar. Ice Age. — Josh was trying to remember which animated movie featured a prehistoric character who would use animal pelts for food storage." — Josh

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