Post #378721 by Martiki-bird on Wed, May 7, 2008 10:22 AM

On 2008-05-04 14:18, Paddy O'furniture wrote:
Anywho, is there a %age on Tiki ...?

To answer your bigger question (not just address the Oingo Boingo and music example): it’s not the percentage that makes something "Tiki", it’s the sum of the thing itself. Either it is "tiki", or it isn’t.

Judging whether something is "tiki" or not takes practice and familiarity with the subject. That's why foks are suggesting you use the search function or buy certain books. But since this is a community forum (not a hall of records), I see no reason that you can't ask questions.

If you’re wondering how much “other than tiki” stuff would cause your “tiki bar” to be no longer “tiki”, that’s a subjective question unless the intent is to recreate a period space. In a historical recreation, zero percent of “non-tiki” should be visible within the space, and all elements must be authentic to that period (original or reproduction).

If you’re looking for the degree of stuff that falls under the “tiki culture” umbrella, that’s different. Some will tell you that pirate stuff is part of it, others will disagree. Same goes for including Kustom Kulture, Hawaiiana and Low Brow in a tiki bar…The general agreement seems to be that a tiki should be somewhere on the premises, and that an overall Caribbean or East Indies influence should be avoided.

P.S. No white ceilings. Folks seem to get really hung up on this. :lol: