Make waffles according to the recipe above OR following the package directions if you're using frozen toaster waffles. Butter waffles as they finish cooking. Stack waffles in a tower.
Prepare popcorn according to package directions.
Pour maple syrup all over the top. Add handfuls of popcorn on top of and around the waffles. Top with a generous amount of whipped cream. Place a whole strawberry on top. Serve immediately.