While most everyone knows Murphy's Law, not everyone is aware of the Law of Unintended Consequences-that is, every event or action spins off consequences, some you recognize beforehand and (perhaps) are prepared for and others that are totally unexpected and uncontemplated. These range from beneficial through benign to potentially devastating and/or disasterous.
Popeye comes full-face with this Law and doesn't enjoy the results. He does what he considers a good deed and a kindness, but remember what good intentions pave-a particularly uncomfortable road. Interestingly enough, this is a particularly atypical Popeye short, in that there is no brawling and there is no indication that Olive and Popeye are significantly involved-actually, she's basically an extra here. A parrot in the shop has a more pivotal role and may actually have more lines (I think he does, but I didn't count them). The parrot sings the title song, by the way. An excellent Popeye short, with a valuable lesson attached: things rarely go as you think they will. Well worth tracking down. Most recommended.
Popeye comes full-face with this Law and doesn't enjoy the results. He does what he considers a good deed and a kindness, but remember what good intentions pave-a particularly uncomfortable road. Interestingly enough, this is a particularly atypical Popeye short, in that there is no brawling and there is no indication that Olive and Popeye are significantly involved-actually, she's basically an extra here. A parrot in the shop has a more pivotal role and may actually have more lines (I think he does, but I didn't count them). The parrot sings the title song, by the way. An excellent Popeye short, with a valuable lesson attached: things rarely go as you think they will. Well worth tracking down. Most recommended.