Parlez Vous Woo (Popeye the Sailor)

Parlez Vous Woo (episode 223)
A cartoon about Olive dumping Popeye just because of some idol's accent.
Directed by: Isadore Sparber Written by: I. Klein Release date: October 12, 1956 Franchise: Popeye the Sailor Prequel: Insect to Injury (previous short) Sequel: I Don't Scare (next short)

Parlez Vous Woo is Popeye's 223rd theatrical cartoon, released on October 12, 1956 by Famous Studios.

Bad Qualities

1. In this short, Olive's character comes across as quite unlikeable; she essentially neglects Popeye and nearly abandons him for a television personality with a French accent called "The International." Bluto later adopts this disguise in an attempt to win over Olive's affections.
   • Once Bluto's disguise is uncovered, and despite his previous attitude towards her, she realizes he is not her idol "The International." Consequently, she immediately rejects Bluto, leaving her utterly dismayed and disenchanted.
2. Lackluster and limited animation, as usual for the mid-late '50s shorts.
3. This short film reiterates the theme of "She-Sick Sailors," featuring Bluto in disguise attempting to gain Olive's affections.
4. In the cartoon, Popeye endures constant torment and rejection from Olive, who nearly abandons him due to her obsession with "The International." Meanwhile, Bluto frequently abuses Popeye in various ways, with Olive showing little concern for Popeye's well-being.
5. Bluto is also portrayed as unlikable, attempting to further manipulate Olive Oyl and exacerbate her delusions.
6. A hypocritical scene with Bluto poked Popeye's chest "killing" him.

Good Qualities

1. Popeye, as usual, is a likable character and manages to give Bluto his comeuppance at the end and wins back Olive, with Popeye using the thing that got Olive attractive to Bluto disguised as "The International" earlier.
2. Olive at least did care about Popeye at one point before realizing "The International" was actually Bluto in disguise when he uses a sword that hits Popeye before it turns out to be one of the spinach cans Popeye has under his shirt.
   • Olive Oyl's design and her dress looked very cute.
3. To be fair, by the end, she realized that Popeye was engaging in activities she enjoyed with "The International," while Bluto only pretended to be that person. However, this realization didn't change the outcome, as she had already rejected Popeye for not being "The International."
4. The voice acting for the characters, and the soundtrack are passable at best.

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