I LOVE POPEYE HE'S MY FAVORITE.
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Popeye
(Rated TV-G, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Mae Questel, Jack Mercer, Jackson Beck, Where to watch: Boomerang, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Classic 'toon mixes spinach and stereotypes.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Popeye
Parents need to know that this animated classic is a little bit of a mixed bag -- and probably not quite as innocent as you remember (but it's still tame enough to earn our "on" rating). Although the iconic sailor promotes eating your veggies, the good stuff comes accompanied by not-so-healthy portions of violence and stereotyping, with side dishes of mild innuendo and smoking.
Read our full review by Deirdre Sheppard
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why Popeye eats so much spinach. Why is it important to eat fruits and vegetables? How do they help make you strong? What are your favorite fruits and veggies? What else goes into a healthy lifestyle? Families can also discuss Popeye and Bluto's rivalry over Olive Oyl. Would you want anyone fighting over you? Why or why not?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My highlights are:
I LOVE POPEYE.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
TOO VIOLENT FOR A 5 YEAR OLD
I have to disagree with the critics on this one. I mean, why would you let your 5 year old watch all this violence?! I'll tell ya who: AN IDIOTIC DRUNK PARENT! I don't let any of my grandchildren that are not teenagers watch this. Kids learn from doing, and younger children will catch on that violence is the answer. But there is only one upside to this. Popeye encourages nibbling on veggies (aka spinach). But here is the catch: SPINACH HELPS POPEYE BEAT PEOPLE UP!!! So when I see my teenage grandchildren watching this show- and then eating spinach, I freak out and usually have a heart attack because I know their reasons they eat spinach! So now, I feel a little safer because I have a camera crew following them at all times (seceretly) so I know they do not commit any violent crimes at school without me, their watchful grannie, looking out for them. :)
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
TOO VIOLENT FOR A 5 YEAR OLD
I have to disagree with the critics on this one. I mean, why would you let your 5 year old watch all this violence?! I'll tell ya who: AN IDIOTIC DRUNK PARENT! I don't let any of my grandchildren that are not teenagers watch this. Kids learn from doing, and younger children will catch on that violence is the answer. But there is only one upside to this. Popeye encourages nibbling on veggies (aka spinach). But here is the catch: SPINACH HELPS POPEYE BEAT PEOPLE UP!!! So when I see my teenage grandchildren watching this show- and then eating spinach, I freak out and usually have a heart attack because I know their reasons they eat spinach! So now, I feel a little safer because I have a camera crew following them at all times (seceretly) so I know they do not commit any violent crimes at school without me, their watchful grannie, looking out for them. :)
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Wish Was on tv
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
its funny
popeye is a great childrens show that isnt too violent and in lots of episodes popeye was a great role model because studys showed that in that in tha 1930 that 30% of kids ate more spinach and popeye rocks!
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