Post #354034 by Psycho Tiki D on Thu, Jan 10, 2008 9:19 AM

On 2008-01-10 08:01, JanetMermaid wrote:
You know, guys, if I had mega-bucks I'd GLADLY buy only authentic tiki. But I DON'T. Calling them "hideous" and insinuating that I have no taste at all is pretty low. I LIKE them. I also know they AREN'T authentic. But I'm going for an overall Polynesian theme. And I like bright colors. Hawaiian tiki may be plain colored, but Hawaiian decor in general is bright and friendly.

Now if some of you who gave more condescending responses want to give me, say, $10K, I'll gladly decorate the entire entrance area with only authentic tikis.

All that said, I can continue posting my "hideous" finds and ignore your insults, or I can simply stop posting my cool finds and stick to only the threads about creating concrete/foam giant tiki. (BTW, those aren't authentic either, but I guess they're OK because they're plain.)

A hobby, ANY hobby, including tiki, should be fun. I've known snobs in every hobby I've every participated in. So I guess I'm not surprised to find some here too.

Janet,

Whatever you do (and I speak from painful experience) don't ever, ever, ever, paint the ceilings or walls of the inside of your house "white"! :)

No worries though, I have had some great responses to other finds I have posted, about 98% positive, 1% ribbing or joking and another 1% outright mean. But in retrospect, I have dished about the same amount out myself.

I don't think anyone meant any harm; you were just given a quick old school lesson in purist tiki design.

Keep the post and pictures coming, I for one, appreciate seeing what people have and do!

Psycho Tiki D (I know I am and joke 'em if they get too serious)!

[ Edited by: Psycho Tiki D 2008-01-10 09:21 ]

[ Edited by: Psycho Tiki D 2008-01-10 09:22 ]