| − | |Adapted from a well-known comic strip, Popeye is a U.S. Navy sailor famous for protecting his girlfriend, Olive Oyl, from the infamous philanderer, Bluto (later Brutus in the TV cartoons). He courageously stands up for innocents and defends them against [[bully|bullies]] [[bullying|who seek to impose their will solely through intimidation and brute force]]. Also promotes healthy eating through Popeye's consumption of spinach to gain superhuman strength and defeat villains. | + | |Adapted from a well-known comic strip, Popeye is a U.S. Navy sailor who protects his girlfriend, Olive Oyl, from the infamous philanderer, Bluto (later Brutus in the TV cartoons). He courageously stands up for innocents and defends them against [[bully|bullies]] [[bullying|who seek to impose their will solely through intimidation and brute force]]. The cartoon is also famous for promoting healthy eating through Popeye's consumption of spinach to gain superhuman strength and defeat villains. |