We discussed Wimpy Bars and burgers a while back. Andy B has sent me this pic of Wimpy from the Popeye TV cartoon. Andy thinks the Burger bar's name derives from Popeye's friend Wimpy, who always guzzled hamburgers.
Definitely yes. A burger restaurant called Wimpy's Grill first opened in Chicago in 1934, when Popeye was a national sensation and there would have been no question in anyone's mind who "Wimpy" was. The proprietor of Wimpy's Grill then licensed the name to the UK chain...which was a neat trick considering he never got permission from E.C. Segar or King Features to use the name himself!
Cheers Richard, that's settled it. Its a shame really because Wimpy were the first Burger bar on the scene in the UK and they just never made the most of that advantage, I woulnd,'t know where the nearest one to me is now if any at all.
And yes Tony, a meal for a King! Knickerbocker Glory, now that's a dessert!
Definitely yes. A burger restaurant called Wimpy's Grill first opened in Chicago in 1934, when Popeye was a national sensation and there would have been no question in anyone's mind who "Wimpy" was. The proprietor of Wimpy's Grill then licensed the name to the UK chain...which was a neat trick considering he never got permission from E.C. Segar or King Features to use the name himself!
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A wimpy and chips followed by a knickerbocker glory!
Cheers Richard, that's settled it. Its a shame really because Wimpy were the first Burger bar on the scene in the UK and they just never made the most of that advantage, I woulnd,'t know where the nearest one to me is now if any at all.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes Tony, a meal for a King! Knickerbocker Glory, now that's a dessert!