Are we the last generation of Tiki? - General Tiki

J JackLord Tiki Socialite Washington, DC Joined: Jan 18, 2006 Posts: 175	J JackLord Posted posted on Fri, Feb 24, 2006 10:53 AM I think that like most niches and subcultures, it will survive in one form or another. Name any classic automobile or musical group/singer and you will find a consistent and dedicated fan base. People collect depression glass or dress like the 1940s. So it will be with Tiki. As with all subcultures and things worth saving, it will have its detractors. Ironically, the thing that has helped with Tiki's resurgence and will help it survive, is something that has nothing to do with Tiki- the Internet. Without the Net, my knowledge of Tiki would be restricted to film images and faded memories of the Diamond Head restaurant. Instead, we have this group which links Tikiphiles on a worldwide basis. Tiki is like Star Trek and we are merely the Next Generation.

I think that like most niches and subcultures, it will survive in one form or another. Name any classic automobile or musical group/singer and you will find a consistent and dedicated fan base. People collect depression glass or dress like the 1940s. So it will be with Tiki. As with all subcultures and things worth saving, it will have its detractors.

Ironically, the thing that has helped with Tiki's resurgence and will help it survive, is something that has nothing to do with Tiki- the Internet. Without the Net, my knowledge of Tiki would be restricted to film images and faded memories of the Diamond Head restaurant. Instead, we have this group which links Tikiphiles on a worldwide basis.

Tiki is like Star Trek and we are merely the Next Generation.

Post #217035 by JackLord on Fri, Feb 24, 2006 10:53 AM