Okay, it's Popeye the Sailor Man Day and I'm posting this image for obvious reasons. I can't sell you a t-shirt with the design because this technically is a violation of the Popeye copyright or trademark even though it isn't a sailor. In fact it is a starchy tuber with one eye and a lecherous grin. I imagine he has his starchy tuber eye on Olive Oyl. Apparently he is unaware that she and Popeye are in a semi-committed relationship though Bluto is after her too.
When you think of it, Popeye isn't a very politically correct name because it makes fun of his physical appearance (which could be a physical deformity, too). And don't get me started about Wimpy, the mooch that is always trying to scam hamburgers out of people.
Personally I think my starchy tuber version is a healthier role model than the archaic characters from the original Popeye. He could really give Mr. Potato Head a run for his money.
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