Post #172464 by Tikiwahine on Sat, Jul 16, 2005 3:51 PM

From what I've seen, the people that loose respect in those that are into Tiki seem to associate it with cheapness and all things tacky. The most despised phrase directed at me would have to be "tacky tourist stuff".

Often they aren't as edumacated as we are when it comes to all the areas "Tiki" really encompasses, so they might just see the surface, and come to their own conclusions as to what tiki is.

They don't understand why it is that we appreciate, collect, decorate, create, drink, travel & research this one topic that most people know nothing about.

It's not a regular hobby, and everything it entails is different than any other hobby. We're totally unique.

I wouldn't ever say f*ck 'em all, but maybe screw those who make their decision as to what I(or anyone for that matter) like without even asking. Family, however, I will give lots of chances to.

They will probably never understand it fully, because they lack the drive to do the research.

Just my couple coconuts, for what they're worth.