Popeye debuted in 1929 in the Thimble Theatre strip "Dice Island". Popeye was introduced as a minor character, but his popularity elevated him to become the greatest animated sailor cartoon of all time, and one of the most popular cartoon characters of all time. Popeye developed many catchphrases, and one of the most iconic became "I y'am what I y'am." Everyone will know you are a fan when you wear this Sailor Man Graffiti Popeye T-Shirt!