[Emerald U.]

The Sailor Who Made Us Eat Our Greens​

He was strong, squinty-eyed, and never went anywhere without his trusty pipe. This cartoon sailor could turn from scrawny to superhuman after downing a can of something green—and kids everywhere suddenly wanted to eat their veggies. Remember what leafy green gave him his strength?

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That’s right — it was spinach, and no one loved it more than Popeye the Sailor. He first flexed his muscles in comic strips back in 1929 before making his way onto TV screens in the 1950s. With every can he cracked open, Popeye taught a generation that strength came from sticking to your greens—and maybe even convinced a few kids to give spinach a try. Did you watch Popeye as a kid or serve spinach at your own family table?

Sail on over to the forum and share nostalgic stories!

 

[mmarple]

I watched Popeye everyday after school in the 60's.

 

[angib55]

Spinach

 

[Cajundweeb]

I'm strong to the finach, cuz i eats me spinach! (TOOT TOOT!!!)
I grew up watching Popeye every Saturday in the 1970s-1990s on local TV. It was fun!

 

[Hazeleyes]

Watch Popeye often. He ate spinach. Oh how I miss spinach and creamed spinach. Health issue keeps me from eating it.

 

[Emerald U.]

Watch Popeye often. He ate spinach. Oh how I miss spinach and creamed spinach. Health issue keeps me from eating it.

It’s tough when something you’ve always enjoyed suddenly becomes off-limits. I hope you’ve found a few other favorites that bring you the same kind of comfort!

 

[Hazeleyes]

It’s tough when something you’ve always enjoyed suddenly becomes off-limits. I hope you’ve found a few other favorites that bring you the same kind of comfort!

Yes I eat a lot of carrots and coleslaw now.