HAPPY BIRTHDAY, POPEYE !

Popeye first appeared in the comic strips on January 17th, 1929. You could say he’s a native of Rabbit Country: his creator, E.C. Segar, was born in Chester, IL.  The one-eyed sailor man is responsible for selling more spinach than anyone(it’s the source of his super-strength).

Popeye’s been the star of comics, cartoons, even a live movie starring Robin Williams. Now Sony Pictures Animation is working on a 3-D CGI animated film due in 2015. To tide you over until then, check out this animated short from 1936. It was quite the techincal achievement for its time…