Post #1536 by TikiMaxton on Thu, May 16, 2002 3:19 PM

Please read this whole post before you get your dander up. If, when you're finished, your dander is still in need of an uprising, then so be it...

I've been following the "What's wrong with Jimmy Buffet?" thread with some interest. If I had been the one who posted the original question, my impression of the respondants (and the group as a whole) would be that we're all a bunch of stuffy, closed-minded collectors who aren't in the least interested in having a good time (oh yeah, and we all hate lite beer). Now here's the interesting part:

A. I agree with all the negative sentiments.
B. We're not any of those things
C. Most of us are a HELL of a lot of fun
D. O.K., most of us really do hate light beer, but that's not my point.
D. I have attended a Jimmy Buffet concert or two.

Here's what I'm getting around to; what to these anti-Buffet sentiments say about us and our love of tiki culture (and not about our opinion of Jimmy Buffet's music)?

For me I know exactly what it says: I'm a purist and I love creating immersive environments. The environments I create are usually fun and interesting, but I also like them to be authentic in every way possible (without affecting the fun and interesting part). Experiences are like flavors, I think: each one is interesting and distinct and they should be enjoyed as such. Yes, I freak when maple syrup gets on my sausage. It just ain't right. I like sausage and I like syrup but they belong in separate bites, dammit!

In case anyone is wondering, yes, I am indeed on heavy medication right now, and thanks for asking. They say "alcahol may intensify the effect" like that's a BAD thing...