The image above creates a comedic scene playing off of an comedic idea. In this image, the two very manly men, Popeye and Bluto who are burly chested sailors, are paired together in as a couple which societally, playing off of the gay stereotype. The humor is furthered by the fact that the two are enemies and that the reasoning for this, is that there was some romantic friction. Again playing on the contrast of demeanor of these burly men, and that of the stereotypical gay couple. Then to add to this, they two men who got found their beginnings in the early 30's are in a contemporary social gathering. The purpose of this little comic may be to convey the idea that some unexpected people may be gay, and that in some instances there can be very unexpected partnerships. That may be reading into this light hearted comic too much, but it sounds about right.
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