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Title: Inspiration for Popeye the Sailor Man's voice
Post by: Benjamin Shepherd on 20 Aug 2010, 02:05

This is true; the voice of Popeye drew inspiration from the folk singing of Tuvan herders. They would use a "croak", and by combining a high croak with a low croak, Popeye's voice was born.

Also, the video is feckin' hilarious.

East Russian "Throat" Folk Song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDBaT793jsk)
Popeye's Voice (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waD5ifmlE30&feature=related)


Also, Popeye helped popularize the word "goon". So yeah, GoonFleet.

Title: Re: Inspiration for Popeye the Sailor Man's voice
Post by: Senn Typhos on 20 Aug 2010, 06:21

Thats just absurd.

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I love it.