Post #759346 by MadDogMike on Fri, Feb 19, 2016 12:26 AM

Got stuck with a night shift tonight, got all my supplies ready to go

Now here's where the research comes in. I wanted to identify four "seasons" or ages in Tiki and two major contributing factors for each of those. I'm not sure Sven would completely agree with my choices but we'll call that "artistic license" :lol:

The Golden Season of Tiki, spurred by Hawaiian statehood and Hollywood's glorification of the South Pacific. The Tiki will be shiny and new

The Forgotten Season of Tiki, lead by disenchantment after Vietnam War and competition from newer styles of entertainment like discos. The Tiki looks grey and weathered.

The Devolution Season of Tiki, I'm blaming this on Miami Vice and Jimmy Buffett - mostly because they are easy targets :wink: The Tiki will be gaudy colors

The Revival Season of Tiki. There have been so many factors which lead to this, it was hard to choose two. I went with the Book of Tiki (obviously) as one. Craft cocktails, in both commercial and home bars, have been a more recent influence but I think an important one in sustaining the Revival of Tiki. I think all the artists that have come along in the 2000s have been crucial but there are far too many to name on this mug :) The Tiki is shiny and new again