Popcorn is the only thing I know how to make in a microwave, because it has a button that SAYS "popcorn".
I enjoy cooking, always have. I considered both a stint in the army and a run in culinary school after high school. Both options freaked out my folks as well as my college counselors.
Microwave popcorn is good - it's done in 2-3 minutes and comparable to prepping it other ways. I don't even use it to defrost, to be honest with you.
That popcorn button comes in handy!