Post #154644 by FreakBear on Sat, Apr 23, 2005 8:45 PM

My Mother inlaw just returned from the Dominican Republic with a cool little Chiki-Tiki shot-mug for me! Sure, you can find those mugs at most tourist destinations these days -- but to answer the question "...can they be mixed?","Yes, it is physically possible for Tiki and Carribean to be mixed. It's being mixed as we speak. An authentic Tiki lounge in the Carribean is just as relevant as one in Vegas or California (or Ohio for crying-out-loud!) and such a place would likely sport some Carribean elements and flavor.

....On the other hand... The theme is the important thing. If I put everything in my personal Tiki space that everyone tried to unload on me as Tiki decor the place would look like a friggin Applebee's or T.G.I. Friday's!!! You just have to draw the line somewhere. My respect for culture, Tiki or otherwise, prevents me from merging Tiki/Poly-Pop with a Carribean theme. I also plan to create a Haitian-themed room someday, devoted entirely to the Haitian culture and aesthetic.