This statue was dedicated in 2022.
Oscar, created by Elzie C. Segar in 1931, was a recurring character who provided extra gags for the Popeye comic strips. He was a none-too-bright “sometimes” friend of Popeye who helped the one-eyed sailor on a few adventures. Oscar’s first of MANY careers was assistant to King Blozo of Spinachovia/Nazilia). Following Segar’s death, Oscar was used by several later artists in a variety of other comic strip roles. He made several silver-screen appearances, and was included in the cast of the 1980 live-action musical, POPEYE.
