During the Great Depression, diners were a popular choice for cheap, quick food. They were the forerunner of today's fast food chains. Unfortunately, many Americans could not even afford to eat at such establishments.
Among the humorous offerings on the menu are ham and yeggs, consumer (consomme) with noodles and corn on the cobbler. All items cost 10¢.
Popeye calls Olive Sweet Pea, which was also the name of her infant nephew.
This is the first Popeye animated short wherein Wimpy says his catchphrase, "I'd gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today."