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J JOHN-O Tiki Socialite Dogtown, USA Joined: May 16, 2008 Posts: 2721	J JOHN-O Posted posted on Thu, Sep 16, 2010 11:53 AM Actually vampires might have been a significant influence on Tiki culture from a historical standpoint. Here's my logic: In 1931, Universal Pictures releases "Dracula" starring Bela Lugosi. It's a smash hit ushering in a wave of "pre-code" classic horror films. In 1932, "White Zombie" is released also starring Bela Lugosi. This is first introduction of Zombies (i.e. the reanimated dead) to the general public. Two years later, in 1934 Don Beach introduces the Zombie cocktail. As written by Beachbum Berry "the Zombie put Don the Beachcomber's on the map". The rest is history. So in other words, no vampires, no Tiki culture as we know it today. :)

Actually vampires might have been a significant influence on Tiki culture from a historical standpoint. Here's my logic:

In 1931, Universal Pictures releases "Dracula" starring Bela Lugosi. It's a smash hit ushering in a wave of "pre-code" classic horror films.
In 1932, "White Zombie" is released also starring Bela Lugosi. This is first introduction of Zombies (i.e. the reanimated dead) to the general public.
Two years later, in 1934 Don Beach introduces the Zombie cocktail. As written by Beachbum Berry "the Zombie put Don the Beachcomber's on the map". The rest is history.

So in other words, no vampires, no Tiki culture as we know it today. :)

Post #554239 by JOHN-O on Thu, Sep 16, 2010 11:53 AM