Help Macaroni Penguins by RoseWrites Mug

After I created a Help Macaroni Penguins Tote Bag, I felt a mug would be a fun addition. I was lucky to find an image of Trump that had a similar side view as the Macaroni penguin I drew; hoping to show how similar Trump's hair is to the Macaroni penguin's crest. The White House, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. URL source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_White_House_-_54371688578.jpg When I first saw the headline "Penguins Under Sanctions? Trump’s Trade War Extends to Empty Islands" by Divya Verma of Inquisitr https://www.inquisitr.com/penguins-under-sanctions-trumps-trade-war-extends-to-empty-islands And, The Sydney Morning Herald post by Shane Wright: https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/penguins-seals-and-polar-bears-the-tiny-islands-caught-up-in-trump-s-tariffs-20250403-p5lowt.html I was reminded of my 2017 Adélie Penguins & the Zazzle items I created with them. I was curious what was up with Trump (or whoever created this take-over-the-world-with-tariffs list). It turns out, Heard and McDonald Islands are uninhabited. This fact was confirmed by a spokesman for the Australian Antarctic Division. Forbes published Apr 2, 2025: "Here’s The Full List Of Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs Announced Wednesday" It starts: "President Donald Trump announced what he said were “kind” reciprocal tariffs against more than 180 countries Wednesday, along with a baseline tariff against other countries, delivering the most sweeping tariff package the U.S. has implemented in decades." And I scrolled down to find: "Heard and McDonald Islands: 10% (charges U.S. 10%)". So, what creatures do live there? A July 2024 WWF Australia post stated: "Located in the Southern Ocean about 4,100km southwest of Perth, Heard and McDonald Islands provide vital feeding and breeding grounds for Antarctic fur seals, elephant seals, macaroni penguins, albatross and fish." Macaroni Penguins were flaunting their stuff a little too much for Trump. Their bold, shaggy yellow crest is something my Adélie Penguins would advise them to trim or dye black or something. My guess is their shaggy yellow crest was WAAAY too similar to Trump's own hairdo for his liking. Although, I'd remind Trump: "Imitation is the sincerest of flattery." ~ 1820 quote attributed to Charles Caleb Colton in his book Lacon: or, Many Things In Few Words. According to Jess Kirk, DVM, a licensed veterinarian, "When explorers first encountered the Macaroni Penguins in the 18th century, they were struck by the birds' flashy yellow crests and extravagant appearance. The explorers were reminded of the Macaronis back in England, and they decided to name the penguins after these stylish trendsetters." Source: https://vetexplainspets.com/why-are-they-called-macaroni-penguins/ And Birdorable reminds us of the lyrics: "Stuck a feather in his cap and called it macaroni" Many recognise "Yankee Doodle", a popular song dating back to the American Revolution. "The Macaroni Penguin was first named when macaronis were deeply embedded in popular culture. The flamboyant yellow head feathers found on this dapper little black and white penguin gave the species its common name." Source: https://www.birdorable.com/blog/they-called-it-macaroni © April 3, 2025 Designed by Rose Webster (aka RoseWrites) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED and only sold in my Sousababy Zazzle store.