Post #313926 by Coco Loco on Wed, Jun 20, 2007 3:13 PM

I'm sure this has been hashed out several times over TC already, but it's an interesting question. I always look at the perspective of the person who's asking. I mean Tiki means different things for different people. And some people just don't or won't get it at all.

Here at TC, we view Tiki from a modern Polynesian pop perspective. That's what we're into. So when someone asks me, what is it...is it a like drinking club? I respond no, from my perspective, I appreciate tiki from the modern Polynesian pop perspective. Imagine the mainland view of Hawaiian Tiki in the 1940's, 1950's and 1960's. The art, the architecture, the music, the clothes, and yes the drinks, etc. All that is considered vintage now, but has made a comeback (albiet sometimes with poor modern imitations). There's been a cultural movement of appreciation of those things. I appreciate it not only from a preservationist standpoint, but also from a continuation standpoint. Many modern artists are sticking to traditional forms.

Then if they're not completely dazed and confused at that point, I go into the history of Trader Vic and Don the Beachcomber. Then if I want to overload them, I go into Beachbum Berry's and Svens efforts. At this point, they're either interested or staring blankly and not comprehending a word I said. In this case they're usually to get away from me as quickly as possible fearful of this odd interest in this odd Tiki thing. Oh well. :wink:

[ Edited by: Coco Loco 2007-06-20 15:33 ]