The Springy Pop

A stack of ruffled silicone muffin cups caught my eye right next to the cutting board! I tugged the top mint-green cup free from the neon pink one with a squishy little squeak. The corrugated sides felt delightfully rubbery under my fingers. Instead of just admiring the pastel ridges, I flipped it upside down onto the smooth marble counter and shoved the center dome flat with both hands. It stayed dented for just a split second before—bloop!—the flexible bottom sprang right back up, launching my hands into the air with a hilariously springy pop! I could not stop giggling at my brand-new miniature trampoline.