Jon,McCullough returned from 10 days in Hong Kong yesterday.
She usually brings me a souvenir in the form of a Buddha, which is my preference. I have many little statues in a variety of odd forms from her past travels, as well as my own. This time she brought me a cheap-ass decaled knock off Mao Mug, which I was very delighted to receive.
Apparently the old school Commy gift items have become more rare, so I was more than happy to see it. Tomorrow I will happily drink my coffee from this cheaply made mug (hoping the glaze is not lead-based) and think of Hong Kong fondly.
What does it say?
My best guess is, “Stupid tourist bought this piece of crap”
I have a fine collection of original Mao badges,framed,in my kitchen.Also, a bust of Mao as a child and another one of him as an adult.I posted a photo of the Mao badges on to the History of the World in 100 objects BBC web site,but heard no more.
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