Does a microwave have to spin cook popcorn?

No, a microwave does not have to spin cook popcorn. Some microwaves have a turntable that rotates the popcorn bag during cooking, while others do not. The purpose of the turntable is to ensure that the popcorn is heated evenly. However, it is not essential for cooking popcorn. If your microwave does not have a turntable, you can still cook popcorn by placing the bag in the center of the microwave and cooking it for the recommended time.