As stupid as I know these buckets are I will admit that I am tempted to get them when I go to the cinema. I know I will never use them again and they will sit on a shelf for a while until the dust takes over and I eventually relent and throw them out.
IT was a great marketing ploy though and a great way to get people to spend $10 on something that is worth 25 cents.
RE: An empire fueled by popcorn (and personalized buckets).