Famous Cartoon Characters That Are Actually Based On Real People

Boop-Oop-A-Doop

cartoon characters based on real people
IMAGE BY: Bright Side

Creator Max Fleischer was the ultimate b*tch who stole 1920s actress and singer Helen Kane’s look. He also stole the “Boop-oop-a-doop” catchphrase and gave it to his animated creation, “Betty Boop”. This really pissed Kane off, so she sued, but didn’t win.

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