after few seconds, a few audible pops can be heard. The popping grows in intensity, sound like a machine and then wounding down. In the meantime, Russell found a suitable bowl, two glass and some soda. When the popping was slowly down, he turned the stove off and put the popcorn into bowl. He put the bowl on a tray with the glasses and brought the soda and tray to the TV room. upon entering, he askes "So what are we watching?"