Post #303651 by donhonyc on Wed, May 2, 2007 5:38 PM

On 2007-05-02 12:02, Humuhumu wrote:
I've always felt the connection was pretty tenuous myself. Never been a fez fan, at least not in tiki environs. It could be way worse, at least they're kinda period-appropriate -- but then, a coonskin cap would be, too. (I know, I know, those were for the kiddies & not fer drinkin' -- but that's about how off they look to me sometimes.)

Agreed. I love the Tiki period; the color and escapist elements. And when I say escapist I'm not just refering to the booze. Nothing personal, and I know I'll never get invited to any Fez Parties after saying this, but the fez and tiki for me is kinda stretching it a bit. As far as Tiki attire I'm cool with vintage Hawaiian shirts but that's about it. Tiki for me is part of the old world that left messages for us here in the new world. I'm happy to visit that old world, but I don't want to pretend that I'm actually living it by donning the attire. It's kinda like walking around with a tie-dye shirt on. Just my 2-sense. But don't listen to me. All you fez dudes should Fez-on as usual. I have my uncle's old Shriner fez packed up in it's original box. Thing's gotta be from the 60s or 70s at least.