There’s a fun thread going at Tiki Central, started by TIKI-TONGA, inspired by the Reagan-tear brouhaha — various world leaders, with their tiki mugs. Naturally, Mr. Bali Hai threw in some great volleys. Above is my contribution, with my favorite of the founding fathers, Ben Franklin. I just know we’d be seeing ol’ Benny Boy bellying up to the bar at Trader Vic’s now and again.

• World leaders and their Tiki mugs [Tiki Central]
• In Soviet Russia, Tiki Mugs You! [Eye of the Goof]