Popeye Statues

Popeye Statues

nbspMany statues have been erected in honor of this "man." In the mid-1970's, the Chester Sorority Ladies raised ten thousand dollars in order to create a statue of Popeye. They were successful, and a statue was made. The statue stands six feet tall and weighs nine hundred pounds. It was unveiled in the summer of 1977 in Segar Memorial Park in Chester, Illinois.The statue was dedicated in honor of Elzie Segar, Popeye's first creator, who was born in Chester.

Popeye Statues



Popeye Statues

Popeye served as a hero to many. With his stylish sense of humor and his positive outlook on life, he was a role model to young children. His ability and willingness to eat spinach made parents eager to let their children watch him on television. Children could look to Popeye as a role model. He had a lot of muscles, a girlfriend, and could generally be perceived as a "cool" guy. Parents hoped that he would influence their children in a positive way, even if it only meant that they would eat their spinach due to his example. Popeye had several traits which could be described as manly - his muscles and his physique. Though Popeye seemed to be bald at a young age, he always had Olive Oyl drooling all over him.

Popeye Statues

Popeye Statues