Post #471510 by Coco Loco on Fri, Jul 24, 2009 4:52 PM

Yeah, I get it.

On one hand, it's great that FI and the other bars are getting coverage. It's important to get people in for any establishment. And any press is always good. And it keeps the venues we like open, because lord knows no single person can support a business establishment.

Sadly though, as a tiki snob and original Forbidden Island adventurer, I am always disappointed when people don't get the "tikiness" and look at all the wonderful details it offers. Knowing the details and background is the frustrating part that occurs when someone only looks at the superficial (ie. Elvis TV) which to them is probably totally unique.

But we can't expect from those that which they are not capable of.

Interestingly, along this theme, when we were all there Weds, there was a guy from Samoa or somewhere in the South Pacific. He spoke with an accent. He insisted on telling me all of the stories behind the war clubs on the walls and the stories of the paintings from his culture. It was really interesting for about the first 20 minutes, but then I got fidgety. I asked him if he was enjoying Forbidden Island and he said no. I asked him why. He said people just didn't get the history of the items that were so prominently displayed everywhere. This disappointed him.

Wow. He was coming at it from an even deeper level. I was the one who wasn't interested and didn't care enough. So that being said, I think it's great that FI is getting press. I will always appreciate FI for what I know it to be regardless of someone else's perception. I think FI is wonderful. :)

Group hug and kisses. xoxo

And OMG this is my 666 post!!!! I will not be posting for a while and instead basking in my 666idness!!!!

[ Edited by: Coco Loco 2009-07-24 17:01 ]