Post #354856 by Ojaitimo on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 12:53 PM

I think a TC group intervention is in order here. The problem as I see it is, those things that started this?
(Sorry can't refer to them as Tiki cause they arn't) IMNSHO look like the reason that most people dislike Tiki.
The whole idea of Tiki Central is to celebrate good Tiki.

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The Tiki that Tiki Central focuses on is a mid-century American invention that is Polynesia-inspired. We’re here to discuss classic Tiki, what made it great, how to celebrate it and preserve it today, and how to create and influence new Tiki that isn’t generic, watered down, or misguided. The definitive guide is The Book Of Tiki, and we highly recommend that everyone on Tiki Central get the book and read up.
What Tiki Central Isn't

Everyone here at Tiki Central is passionate about the Polynesian Pop movement. While the exact edges are blurry, we can give you a bit of insight into what Tiki Central is not about:

• It’s not about Jimmy Buffett and Parrotheads
• It’s not modern plastic, brightly-colored tiki party decorations
• It’s not about the Caribbean/Key west design aesthetic
• It’s not about Reggae
• It’s not about African-art inspired masks/carvings/design
• It’s not about Margaritas and tequila-based drinks
• It's not about simply anything that has a tiki on it or in it