How much escapism is too much escapism? - General Tiki

T tikipedia Member San Diego Joined: Aug 25, 2004 Posts: 491	T tikipedia Posted posted on Mon, Dec 12, 2005 8:33 PM On 2005-12-12 11:15, Monkeyman wrote: Its no secret that TCers share many common interests beyond Tiki. It could be comic books, fantasy films, retro conventions, collectibles, fashion etc etc. I apologize for any generalizations here, but it seems that there are two distinct kinds of Tiki aficionados. The first are creative and artistic folks. Shag is one of the better known persons of this group, but there are some really talented people on Tiki Central. These people enjoy Tiki for the aesthetic appeal. The other group (myself included) seems to be more into the nostalgia. Somewhere in their past, Tiki was a part of their lives. Their enthusiasm seems rooted in trying to recapture that long gone time. But for both groups, Tiki is certainly an outlet for escapism. I wonder if they are missing out because they dont seek out more fantasy or if I am the one with the problem because I am not content living the responsibilities of life unless there is more entertainment value. Is it immaturity? Is it an attention span prob? People are not created equal, and that certainly applies to their level and need for imagination. IMHO, most people's imagination is limited to their own needs. Artists, composers, and authors are able to channel that imagination onto paper/canvas... or into Tikis! We often hear about the reasons for failed marriages... infidelity, irreconcilable differences, etc. How much of this is caused by imagination incompatibility? One person may be able to direct that imagination into a romantic evening or something else :wink:, while their spouse is an imaginative dullard who only wants to watch TV. There is nothing immature or wrong with needing escapism. It's just too bad not everybody needs it.

On 2005-12-12 11:15, Monkeyman wrote:
Its no secret that TCers share many common interests beyond Tiki. It could be comic books, fantasy films, retro conventions, collectibles, fashion etc etc.

I apologize for any generalizations here, but it seems that there are two distinct kinds of Tiki aficionados. The first are creative and artistic folks. Shag is one of the better known persons of this group, but there are some really talented people on Tiki Central. These people enjoy Tiki for the aesthetic appeal.

The other group (myself included) seems to be more into the nostalgia. Somewhere in their past, Tiki was a part of their lives. Their enthusiasm seems rooted in trying to recapture that long gone time. But for both groups, Tiki is certainly an outlet for escapism.

I wonder if they are missing out because they dont seek out more fantasy or if I am the one with the problem because I am not content living the responsibilities of life unless there is more entertainment value.

Is it immaturity? Is it an attention span prob?

People are not created equal, and that certainly applies to their level and need for imagination. IMHO, most people's imagination is limited to their own needs. Artists, composers, and authors are able to channel that imagination onto paper/canvas... or into Tikis!

We often hear about the reasons for failed marriages... infidelity, irreconcilable differences, etc. How much of this is caused by imagination incompatibility? One person may be able to direct that imagination into a romantic evening or something else :wink:, while their spouse is an imaginative dullard who only wants to watch TV. There is nothing immature or wrong with needing escapism. It's just too bad not everybody needs it.

Post #202803 by tikipedia on Mon, Dec 12, 2005 8:33 PM