Popeye was actually created in 1929 by Elzie C Segar in Santa Monica, CA. Popeye’s image is based upon an actual retired naval sailor named Olaf Olsen. If you go to the Santa Monica Pier, you can see the photos and story of Popeye. It’s located next to the Mexican Restaurant at the end of the pier.
Gunther is a wuss and always will be. Having been taken care of by his mother has not enabled him enough to deal with life on a level that is independent of his mother. The boy is going to have to grow a serious pair in order to deal with what’s ahead.
I think Gunth is what’s needed to bring Tiffany to earth and have her start caring about someone…