How did chumlee get his nickname?

Chumlee, whose real name is Austin Russell, got his nickname from a character on the animated show "The Adventures of Popeye." The character, Chumlee, is known for being a friend of the main character and has a round face, which resembled Russell's appearance as a child. His childhood friends started calling him Chumlee, and the name stuck as he grew older, ultimately becoming his recognizable moniker on the reality TV show "Pawn Stars."