LOL! So olive oil is what I had on hand one day years ago when we were out of any other oil in the entire house, workshop, or shed. :) Was jonesin' popcorn something fierce and gave it a go with olive oil. Been doing it that way ever since. It gives is just a slightly, ever so slightly, different taste.
FWIW, I've made it that way a few times with friends/family over and it is always a hit...even with one niece who actually didn't like popcorn. Now, the only place she ever has it is at my house. :)
Having said all that, I see quite a few people use coconut oil...so might try that some day.
The only thing I use olive oil for is making pizza dough or soap. ;)
Coconut oil is fantastic for pie crust dough, too. I am allergic to soy, I cannot use Crisco which is mainly soy. Palm oil shortening is foul. Lard and tallow are great for meat or savory pie crusts, but fruit or other sweet pies, they are not so great
We just finished off the last of some chocolate “hand” pies I made. The crust using coconut oil is flaky and tender, even if the pie needs to be refrigerated