Popeye

Popeye is a cartoon character created by Elzie Crisler Segar in 1929, appearing in the Thimble Theatre comic strip (later renamed Popeye) and subsequently in animated films and television cartoons. He is depicted as a muscular, working-class sailor with a distinctive squint, corn-cob pipe, and anchor tattoos on his forearms.

Popeye's defining characteristic is his superhuman strength, which he typically gains by consuming a can of spinach. Spinach serves as a plot device, allowing Popeye to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles and defeat his recurring antagonist, Bluto (also known as Brutus in some iterations).

The character's appeal lies in his underdog status and unwavering determination. Despite his rough exterior, Popeye possesses a strong moral compass and consistently defends the weak and helpless, particularly his girlfriend, Olive Oyl, and his adopted ward, Swee'Pea.

Popeye has become a cultural icon, known worldwide for his catchphrases, such as "Well blow me down!" and "I yam what I yam and that's all that I yam." The character's popularity has endured for decades, inspiring numerous adaptations, merchandise, and parodies. His impact extends beyond entertainment, as he has been credited with promoting the consumption of spinach among children.