Post #201548 by woofmutt on Sun, Dec 4, 2005 9:44 AM

A sense of mystery and fantasy brought out by the right balance of decor, drinks and music, which brings us closer to, if even for a moment, appreciate the mysteries of creation.

Not an exact quotation from bigbrotiki but that line so well describes the ideal Tiki/exotic environment that it needed to stand alone. It works as a touchstone for a Tiki joint, a question to ask when the question is asked "How Tiki is...?"

"How Tiki is Lola's Purple Passion Palace?""Well, is there a sense of mystery and fantasy brought out by the right balance of decor, drinks and music, which brings you closer to, if even for a moment, appreciate the mysteries of creation?"

"Uhm, there are electric violet skulls everywhere, Canadian Techno music blasting from the speakers, and the drinks, served in plastic Coors cups, all taste like rum flavored Slurpees. So I'd guess the answer is it's not very Tiki at all.""Very good, Grasshopper. Now go freshen this Coconaut for me."