Post #797986 by Cammo on Fri, Oct 11, 2019 4:52 PM

Just got back from Palm Springs.

The whole appallingly non-mod scene there reminded me of a few things that apply not just to the modernism movement, but Tiki and any sort of interest in retro art, music, fashion or architecture:

If it doesn't concern french fries, beer, bad 70's music, wearing jeans, t-shirts or women wearing something cheap and sparkly then it's a pretty tough sell on the American market.

Talking to almost anyone about retro fashion? They think you are talking about "old t-shirts."

"Tiki? Like that Eagles song? What was it? Hotel California? Or what was that Buffett song?"

"That tropical dress is cute, how did they get all those sequins to stick? Is it washable?"

"I like wearing an aloha shirt with my jeans. It's real retro, I know, but I like it anyway."

"I didn't wash my hair this week. I'm trying to make it look like it was in 1971."

"How much is that mug? That's too much. Will it hold a beer?"

"Where's Polynesia?"

"I don't like Spam. It's bad for you. So is pork. Do they serve hamburgers here?"

"Why is it so dark in here? Why are we here? Let's go somewhere else! I'm not staying here!"

"What's that elevator music you have on?! What? What the %$& is TIKI MUSIC?"

"Does that come with fries? NO? WHAT DO YOU MEAN NO?"

"Can I take a selfie with you? I think your shirt is funny. Are you from Hawaii?"

"This drink is too sweet. I can't even taste the alcohol. How much was it? You're kidding!"

...they just don't get it....