How did Popeye's Chicken become so named?

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Copeland claimed he named the stores after the fictional detective Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle in the movie The French Connection and not the comic character Popeye the Sailor. Copeland would claim facetiously that he was "too poor" to afford an apostrophe. The chain later acquired rights to use Popeye the Sailor for marketing. The company's early brand became deeply tied to the comic character with its sponsorship of the "Popeye & Pals" children's show in New Orleans, and the character appeared on items from packaging to racing boats. As of 2006, the Popeyes' online history omits any reference to the character, though some international markets, notably Puerto Rican restaurants, continue to use the Popeye the Sailor theme. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popeyes_Chicken_&_Biscuits Apr 07 09, 12:37 AM