Purely History on Instagram: "They don’t make them like this anymore 😢 Popeye the Sailor is one of the most recognizable cartoon characters ever created. He first appeared in 1929 in a comic strip by Elzie Crisler Segar before becoming a major animation star in the 1930s. With his sailor suit, squinty eye, pipe, and gravelly voice, Popeye stood out instantly from other cartoon heroes of the era. The character became famous for his love of spinach, which gave him sudden bursts of strength whenev