[magus]

Ah So

Pub drinks   SWIGS [ALES didn’t fit]
Comic book buyer of old   DIME
Union member?   GROOM

Theme: Chinese inventions.  Hate to admit I remember "Chinese handcuffs." They were given to me as a boy but didn't stop me from getting into trouble.

RATING:    Three grins = Excellent: Loved it; Two grins = Good: Enjoyed it; One grin = Satisfactory: A bit bland for my taste; One teardrop = Unsatisfying: No fun