Post #258396 by Chip and Andy on Mon, Oct 2, 2006 9:09 AM

Great article! And, a wonderful image to supply!

Now lets beat Tara Mandy with a tiki......

I love and hate to see articles like this. It is great that there is an interest in the Mai-Kai. It is great that people (and journalists) are seeking out the Mai-Kai and talking about it. The more people talk about it the more interest there is, etc.....

But then... I hate to see anyone use the term tacky-tiki. I really hate to see that term used in connection to the Mai-Kai. I realize that not everyone understands and/or appreciates what the Mai-Kai is and the history it represents. But I do realize that these people actually consider the place to be tacky-tiki ground zero... As if this is the place that gave birth to all of the wonderful stuff that Party City is passing off as tiki these days.

Well, maybe I am being a bit harsh in wanting to beat Tara Mandy with a tiki.... Lets invite her to the Hukilau, or to Oasis, or to somebody's house, and show her what Tiki is really is all about.