Post #574581 by Dustycajun on Thu, Feb 3, 2011 6:18 PM

I did a little Mai Kai matchbook archeology.

Here is an early version with a simple rendering on the cover. Looks like a typo on Hiway.

The three cannibals.

And the back of the matchbook with a simple explanation of "Mai Kai".

The next version has a much more detailed rendering with the sign and the covered hut area.

The cannibals.

The back of the matchbook now advertises Cantonese Cuisine and Tropical Drinks. The drink of the house is the Derby Daiquiri.

(pic from Swanky on Ooga Mooga)

The last matchbook I have has the same front as above, and the back now includes Tahitian Shows and the house specialty is the Mystery Bowl.

(Ooga Mooga pic)

DC