Post #619907 by telescopes on Thu, Jan 5, 2012 9:37 AM

On 2012-01-04 21:33, JOHN-O wrote:

Lot's of diversity here (Asians > WASPS) but the Zombie left a lot to be desired.

Lesson learned: The best type of "diversity" is the one enjoyed though the alcoholic fog of well crafted cocktails. :)

"Cab driver, take me to Smuggler's Cove."

I agree totally. We've discussed this before via email, but my final thoughts ... as of now... are that the tiki scene is made up of what it is. And that is probably okay. I have a few latino friends who are attracted to tiki, but to be honest, even after years of lurking here they still seem confused.

Not to derail this thread, but I don't you think tiki might really be a fantasy most congruent with white-european culture? That's not to state that people of other cultures won't find tiki culture attractive, the dream of a "Bali Hai" seem to fit well with what many white Americans or Europeans of the last century hoped to find as an escape to their own need to be an "island".

None of what I wrote means anything and should not be taken as a diatribe. Thus, I agree, the best type of diversity is the one enjoyed through the alcoholic fog of well crafted cocktails.

Of course, little lost tiki might disagree per the current bilge discussions.