Popeye's Green Legacy: "I'm Strong to the Finich, Cause I Eats Me Spinach ..."
Credits: Kids Zone: Popeye The Sailor Man | Classic Cartoon Collection HD Popeye the Sailorman has been a beloved cartoon character since he first appeared in the 1929 comic strip " Thimble Theater ." A rough-and-tumble sailor with a soft spot for his sweetheart Olive Oyl and a never-say-die attitude, Popeye always seemed to find himself in perilous situations. Nonetheless, what was the secret to his uncanny ability to always overcome his enemies and obstacles? The answer was simple: spinach . Advertisement Yes, that's right, the leafy green vegetable was the key to Popeye's success. Whenever he found himself in a tough spot, whether it was battling the evil Bluto or trying to rescue Olive Oyl from danger, Popeye would down a can of spinach and suddenly become invincible. But why spinach? Well, it turns out that there's a fascinating story behind this cartoon trope. In the original comic strip, Popeye was actually a fairly minor character. But when the cartoon was...