#Frank “Rocky” Fiegel

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Popeye the Sailor Man was Based on a Real Person

Who Created Popeye?

Popeye was created by Elzie Crisler Segar who was born on 8 December 1894 in Chester, Illinois.

Segar was a newspaper cartoonist who first introduced Popeye in his comic strip, “Thimble Theatre,” in 1929.

The character of Popeye was inspired by a real-life sailor named Frank “Rocky” Fiegel. Fiegel was a rough-and-tumble man whom E.C. knew from his hometown.

Fiegel worked in a local saloon. Segar based the character of Popeye on Fiegel because he wanted his comic strip to be realistic.

In all honesty, Popeye wasn’t supposed to be the main character, but he quickly became popular with readers.

A “people pleaser” and a daydreamer at heart, E.C. pursued his lifelong dream of being a famous cartoonist and took a leap of faith.

It’s likely he didn’t realize just how popular the sailor would become, yet he took the chance anyway.

Frank “Rocky” Fiegel

Segar’s comic strip was originally about a cast of characters, including Olive Oyl, Ham Gravy and Castor Oyl.

The Thimble Theatre was featured in the New York Journal on 19 December 1919, and despite the rumors, it wasn’t an instant hit.

Like many publications, it built a steady following.

E.C. took inspiration from his hometown, studied those people’s characteristics, and made them come to life in his comic strip.

But it was Popeye who stole the show and captured people’s hearts.

When E.C. met Frank, he was a retired sailor contracted by the Wiebusch’s Tavern in Chester, Illinois. His job was to clean the place and maintain order amongst the patrons.

He was always getting into fights, so he had a deformed eye, leading to people calling him “Popeye.” He’d won so many fights that he became a local legend.

And because he constantly smoked his pipe, he would speak out of one side of his mouth.

Frank was born in 1868 and migrated from Poland with his family to America when he was young. So, Popeye’s appearance didn’t come from E.C.’s imagination either.

Frank often smoked like a chimney and wore striped sailor’s t-shirts and his trademark cap daily. He also had a strong chin and thick, muscular arms.

When he was with children, he held the pipe with the corner of his mouth and told them about foolish things he did when younger – often boasting of his physical strength and loudly claiming that spinach was what made him invincible.

Like all the other children, E.C. grew up listening to Frank’s stories, turning them into elaborate adventures in his mind.

E.C. said that Frank was known for fighting, but he was also known for playing with children and telling stories.

Ultimately, Frank’s gentler traits are what inspired E.C. to create his character in Thimble Theatre.

A Brief History of Popeye

Popeye first appeared in the comics on 17 January 1929 and spoke his famous first line, “‘Ja think I’m a cowboy!?”

On August 27, Olive Oyl mistakenly kisses Popeye on the cheek, instantly winning over the sailor’s heart and beginning their on-page love affair.

The character was an instant success and has appeared in comics, cartoons, movies, and TV shows ever since.

Over the years, Popeye and his adventures have undergone some changes, starting in 1933 when Bluto enters the picture as Popeye’s nemesis and Olive’s love interest.

On 14 July 1933, a Betty Boop cartoon titled Popeye the Sailor was produced by Fleischer Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures.

William Costello initially voiced Popeye, but later, Jack Mercer took over. During his animated appearance, he also earned his own theme song.

The show also coined one of Popeye’s most famous lines, “I’m strong to da finish ’cause I eats my spinach.”

Later that month, on July 24, Popeye finds Swee’Pea the “infink” on his doorstep and decides to adopt him.

Throughout the rest of 1933 and 1942, Popeye got a cartoon series produced by Fleischer Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures.

He became one of the most popular cartoons from the 1930s to the 1960s.

He even had short 15-minute episodes on the radio. Then, in 1942, Popeye received his first color adaptation from Famous Studios. From then on, Popeye would influence young generations worldwide.

The character would achieve TV syndications and magazines and be featured in art.

In 1980, a live-action film was released with Robin Williams as Popeye and Shelley Duvall as Olive Oyl.

Popeye would also be commemorated on an official stamp from the U.S. Postal Service in its “American Comic Classics” collection around 1995.

Later, in 1998, Hanna-Barbera ran a new series starring the sailor.

How Did Popeye Become So Popular?

Generations of children have watched Popeye the Sailor Man cartoons and read the comics, but how did this lovable character become so popular in the first place?

Frank had the tough guy persona and often tackled terrific feats and succeeded – just like Popeye does in the cartoons.

In addition, Frank’s stories about his younger years and physical strength inspired E.C. to create Popeye as a tough guy who consistently beats the odds – primarily because he eats spinach.

Of course, there are other reasons for Popeye’s popularity. For one, he’s relatable.

Many people see a bit of themselves in Popeye – whether it’s his determination, sense of humor, or love for Olive Oyl.

In addition, Popeye is always ready for a fight, and people admire that about him. He’s also unafraid to stand up for himself and those he loves, which is another quality many people want to have.

Ultimately, it’s Frank’s gentler traits that have inspired Popeye the most. He may be tough on the outside, but he’s a big softie on the inside. He loves children and always has time for a good story.

These qualities have made Popeye the lovable character we all know and love today. But no matter how the story has changed, one thing has remained the same:

Popeye is still the little guy who always manages to come out on top, which is something we can all root for.

Elzie Crisler Segar (8 December 1894 – 13 October 1938), known by the pen name E. C. Segar, was an American cartoonist best known as the creator of Popeye, a pop culture character who first appeared in 1929 in Segar's comic strip Thimble Theatre.

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Popeye à réellement existe il a été inspiré par Frank Fiegel, dit Rocky 1868-1947. Né en Pologne, il émigre avec sa famille en Amérique où, en 1887, il s'engage dans la marine. De part sa mâchoire anguleuse, amateur de bagarres réputé pour sa force extrême et fumeur de pipe invétéré. En sa mémoire une tombe a été faite où est gravée l'image de Popeye à visiter dans la ville de Chester

The character of Popeye really existed. He was inspired by Frank Fiegel, known as “Rocky” (1868-1947), Born in Poland, he emigrated with his family to America where, in 1887, he joined the navy. The angular jaw, a fan of fights known for his extreme strength in his youth and an inveterate pipe smoker. His grave is engraved with an image of Popeye and the town of Chester erected a statue in his honor, which still stands today.

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The History of the Real Popeye

His real name was Frank "Rocky" Fiegel.

He was born in 1868, in Poland and, as a child, immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled down in a small town in Illinois.

As a young man, Rocky went to sea.

After a 20-year career as a sailor in the Merchant Marines, Fiegel retired.

He was later hired by Wiebusch's Tavern in the city of Chester, Illinois as a ‘Bouncer’ to maintain order in the rowdy bar. Rocky quickly developed a reputation for always being involved in fighting (and usually winning). As a result, he had a deformed eye ("Pop-eye"). He also ‘always’ smoked his pipe, so he always spoke out of one side of his mouth.

In his spare time as a bouncer, Rocky would entertain the customers by regaling them with exciting stories of adventures he claimed to have had over his career as a sailor crossing the ‘Seven Seas.’

The creator of Popeye, Elzie Crisler Segar, grew up in Chester and, as a young man, met Rocky at the tavern and would sit for hours listening to the old sailor’s amazing ‘sea stories.’ Years later, Segar became a cartoonist and developed a comic strip called ‘Thimble Theater.’

He honored Fiegel by asking if he could model his new comic strip character, ‘Popeye the Sailor Man,’ after him. Naturally Fiegel was flattered and agreed.

Segar claimed that ‘Olive Oyl,’ along with other characters, was also loosely based on an actual person. She was Dora Paskel, owner of a smallgrocery store in Chester.

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The Real Popeye

His real name was Frank "Rocky" Fiegel. He was born in 1868, in Poland and, as a child, immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled down in a small town in Illinois. As a young man, Rocky went to sea. After a 20-year career as a sailor in the Merchant Marines, Fiegel retired. He died on March 24, 1947, Chester, IL

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"Pochi sanno che il personaggio di Popeye (Braccio di ferro) esisteva davvero. Il suo vero nome era Frank "Rocky" Fiegel, nato in Polonia nel 1868. Emigrò con la sua famiglia in America dove, nel 1887, si arruolò in Marina.

Per stare con i bambini, teneva sempre la pipa con l'angolo della bocca e raccontava loro le buffonate della sua giovinezza, spesso vantandosi della sua forza fisica e sostenendo ad alta voce che gli spinaci sono il cibo che lo rende invincibile.

Il creatore del personaggio di Popeye, Elzie Crisler Segar, è nato a Chester ed è stato uno dei bambini che ha avuto il privilegio di ascoltare "dal vivo" le storie dell'ex marinaio."

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Braccio di ferro

“Pochi sanno che il personaggio di Popeye (Braccio di ferro) esisteva davvero. Il suo vero nome era Frank “Rocky” Fiegel, nato in Polonia nel 1868. Emigrò con la sua famiglia in America dove, nel 1887, si arruolò in Marina.Per stare con i bambini, teneva sempre la pipa con l’angolo della bocca e raccontava loro le buffonate della sua giovinezza, spesso vantandosi della sua forza fisica e…

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Frank “Rocky” Fiegel

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EL VERDADERO POPEYE😱👇

Su verdadero nombre era Frank "Rocky" Fiegel.

Nació en 1868, en Polonia y, cuando era niño, emigró a los Estados Unidos con sus padres, que se establecieron en un pequeño pueblo de Illinois.

Cuando era joven, Rocky se fue a la mar.

Después de 20 años de carrera como marinero en la Marina Mercante, Fiegel se retiró.

Más tarde fue contratado por Wiebusch's Tavern en la ciudad de Chester, Illinois, como un "bouncer" para mantener el orden en un bar ruidoso.

Rocky rápidamente desarrolló una reputación por estar siempre involucrado en peleas (y generalmente ganar). Como resultado, tenía un ojo deforme ("Pop-eye").

Él también "siempre" fumaba su pipa, así que siempre hablaba por un lado de su boca.

En su tiempo libre como portero, Rocky entretenía a los clientes regalándolos con emocionantes historias de aventuras que afirmaba haber tenido a lo largo de su carrera como marinero cruzando los Siete Mares. ’

La creadora de Popeye, Elzie Crisler Segar, creció en Chester y, de joven, conoció a Rocky en la taberna y se sentaba durante horas escuchando las increíbles historias del marinero. ’

Años después, Segar se convirtió en dibujante y desarrolló una tira cómica llamada 'Thimble Theater. ’

Honró a Fiegel preguntando si podía modelar su nuevo personaje de tira cómica, 'Popeye el marinero' después de él. Naturalmente, Fiegel se sintió halagado y estuvo de acuerdo.

Segar afirmó que "Olivia Oyl", junto con otros personajes, también se basaba vagamente en una persona real. Ella era Dora Paskel, dueña de una pequeña tienda de comestibles en Chester.

Aparentemente se parecía mucho al personaje de Olivia Oyl en sus cómics.

Afirmó que ella incluso se vestía de la misma manera.

A través de los años, Segar se mantuvo en contacto con Rocky y siempre le ayudó con dinero; dándole un pequeño porcentaje de lo que ganó con sus ilustraciones de "Popeye".

¿A quién no le encantaron las caricaturas? Los vimos religiosamente... Tan divertido, tan moral... cada historia tuvo un buen final... ¿Quién sabía que era un hombre de verdad

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′′ Few people know that Popeye's character (Arm wrestle) really existed. His real name was Frank ′′ Rocky ′′ Fiegel, born in Poland in 1868. he emigrated with his family to America where in 1887 he joined the Navy.

When he was with children he held the pipe with the corner of his mouth and told them the antics of his youth, often boasting of his physical strength and loudly claiming that spinach is the food that makes him invincible.

Popeye's character creator Elzie Crisler Segar was born in Chester and was one of the children who had the privilege of hearing ′′ live ′′ the stories of the former sailor."

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′′ Few people know that Popeye's character (Arm wrestle) really existed. His real name was Frank ′′ Rocky ′′ Fiegel, born in Poland in 1868. he emigrated with his family to America where in 1887 he joined the Navy.

When he was with children he held the pipe with the corner of his mouth and told them the antics of his youth, often boasting of his physical strength and loudly claiming that spinach is the food that makes him invincible.

Popeye's character creator Elzie Crisler Segar was born in Chester and was one of the children who had the privilege of hearing ′′ live ′′ the stories of the former sailor."

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Frank 'Rocky' Fiegel, born in Poland on January 27, 1868. He emigrated with his family to America where in 1887 he joined the Navy. When Popeye's creator met him, he was a retired sailor contracted by Wiebusch’s tavern in the city of Chester, Illinois, to clean and maintain order. He had a reputation to be always involved in fighting, so he had a deformed eye (“Pop-eye”). He had demonstrated his strength in so many fights that he became a local legend. He always smoked his pipe, so he spoke only with one side of his mouth. When he was with children he held the pipe with the corner of his mouth and told them the antics of his youth, often boasting of his physical strength and loudly claiming that spinach is the food that makes him invincible. Popeye's character creator Elzie Crisler Segar was born in Chester and was one of the children who had the privilege of hearing 'live' the stories of the former sailor. #frank #fiegel #elziechrislersegar #popeye #popeyethesailorman #bruno #olive #sailor #marine #sailorlife #ship #ootd #fashion #fashionista #oikotaantees #cartoon #cartoonnetwork #bts #anime #comment4comment #cod #digitalmarketing #pipe #smoker #strength #motivation #inspiration #followforlike #sea #likesforlike (at OikotaanTees) https://www.instagram.com/p/CppZM3jh2qH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Ele existiu😱! A verdadeira história de "Popeye" Frank 'Rocky' Fiegel, a inspiração do personagem Popeye, foi um marinheiro polonês radicado em Illinois nos Estados Unidos, que sempre andava envolvido em lutas e tretas. Frank era conhecido pela sua força descomunal. Fazia adversários muito maiores que ele dá no pé. Também é lembrado pelo seu bom coração e carinho para com as crianças. O cartunista Elzie Crisler Segar era vizinho de Frank e criou o personagem Popeye em 1919 para uma tirinha cômica do jornal New York Journal e imortalizou o próprio amigo. Frank tinha um olho maior que o outro e por isso o cartunista batizou o personagem de Pop-Eye: o nome de uma anomalia em inglês que acomete alguns peixes deixando-os com um dos olhos estufado. A lata de espinafre que dá força ao marinheiro também existia na vida real e era o lanche de Frank no intervalo de trabalho no porto. Olívia Palito foi inspirada numa mulher real chamada Dora Paskel, enquanto o Brutus, foi inspirado num rapaz muito forte que chegou ao porto onde estava Franz 'Rocky' Fiegel, e lutou com ele. Frank - Popeye, claro, ganhou a luta!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻 Siga 👉🏻 @motivacaoleaoficial Estamos contratando home office link na bio 👉@motivacaoleaoficial Tags #motivação #amor #foco #sentimentos #familia #amigos #pensenisso #reflexaodiaria #pegaavisão #ame #sabedoria #conhecimento #evolucaopessoal #inteligenciaemocional #coaching #pensamentododia #reflita #mindset #desenvolvimentopessoal #disciplina #sonhos #rumoaomilhao #empreender #resilienciahumana #frasesdiarias #frasesmotivacionais #empreendedorismo #linkinbio #suamelhorversao #mentoria https://www.instagram.com/p/Co6vffbOWQ0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Ele existiu😱! A verdadeira história de "Popeye" Frank 'Rocky' Fiegel, a inspiração do personagem Popeye, foi um marinheiro polonês radicado em Illinois nos Estados Unidos, que sempre andava envolvido em lutas e tretas. Frank era conhecido pela sua força descomunal. Fazia adversários muito maiores que ele dá no pé. Também é lembrado pelo seu bom coração e carinho para com as crianças. O cartunista Elzie Crisler Segar era vizinho de Frank e criou o personagem Popeye em 1919 para uma tirinha cômica do jornal New York Journal e imortalizou o próprio amigo. Frank tinha um olho maior que o outro e por isso o cartunista batizou o personagem de Pop-Eye: o nome de uma anomalia em inglês que acomete alguns peixes deixando-os com um dos olhos estufado. A lata de espinafre que dá força ao marinheiro também existia na vida real e era o lanche de Frank no intervalo de trabalho no porto. Olívia Palito foi inspirada numa mulher real chamada Dora Paskel, enquanto o Brutus, foi inspirado num rapaz muito forte que chegou ao porto onde estava Franz 'Rocky' Fiegel, e lutou com ele. Frank - Popeye, claro, ganhou a luta!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻 https://www.instagram.com/p/Co3qevhOVHf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Ele existiu😱!

A verdadeira história de "Popeye"

Frank 'Rocky' Fiegel, a inspiração do personagem Popeye, foi um marinheiro polonês radicado em Illinois nos Estados Unidos, que sempre andava envolvido em lutas e tretas.

Frank era conhecido pela sua força descomunal. Fazia adversários muito maiores que ele dá no pé. Também é lembrado pelo seu bom coração e carinho para com as crianças.

O cartunista Elzie Crisler Segar era vizinho de Frank e criou o personagem Popeye em 1919 para uma tirinha cômica do jornal New York Journal e imortalizou o próprio amigo.

Frank tinha um olho maior que o outro e por isso o cartunista batizou o personagem de Pop-Eye: o nome de uma anomalia em inglês que acomete alguns peixes deixando-os com um dos olhos estufado.

A lata de espinafre que dá força ao marinheiro também existia na vida real e era o lanche de Frank no intervalo de trabalho no porto.

Olívia Palito foi inspirada numa mulher real chamada Dora Paskel, enquanto o Brutus, foi inspirado num rapaz muito forte que chegou ao porto onde estava Franz 'Rocky' Fiegel, e lutou com ele. Frank - Popeye, claro, ganhou a luta!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻