Lets bring back Suck Em Up!

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S SuperEight Member Palo Alto Joined: Oct 16, 2004 Posts: 270	S SuperEight Posted posted on Sun, Mar 2, 2008 9:18 PM Throughout my childhood visiting Kauai each year (staying across the street from the Coco Palms) I was an avid shopper for all tourist kitsch. The "Suck Em Up" shot glass and old fashioned style glass were always on display right next to the tastefully carved guy in barrel whose boner pops up when you lower the barrel. Sadly the glasses are not nearly as universal as they used to be and you never hear the bartenders urge you to Suck Em Up any more. I fear the phrase is nearing extinction. I am therefore launching my own crusade to save this phrase by using it at least once a day. I realize this may be a lonely journey that may well lead to ridicule, spell check alerts, forced exile to Siberia and possibly blacklisting by the house on unamerican activities. I will hold out as long as I can so... Suck Em Up bra!
PM Pakalolo Man Member Joined: Sep 07, 2007 Posts: 32	PM Pakalolo Man Posted posted on Mon, Mar 3, 2008 1:57 AM I wish you well with your valiant quest SuperEight!
BB Bongo Bungalow Member Indiana Joined: Aug 20, 2007 Posts: 1295	BB Bongo Bungalow Posted posted on Mon, Mar 3, 2008 2:09 AM Mmmm... so, for the uninitiated, "Suck Em Up" means to drink and enjoy? Is this right? If so, does the current phrase, "That Sucks!", which has a negative meaning, cause confusion?
CAA Chip and Andy Member Corner table, Molokai Lounge, Mai-Kai. Joined: Jul 13, 2004 Posts: 2277	CAA Chip and Andy Posted posted on Mon, Mar 3, 2008 4:16 AM This sounds like a worthy crusade....... Do you offer any kind of health benefits to the soldiers in this army? I too remember these shot glasses (and rocks glasses, and chimney glasses) with the slightly cartoonish font. But, I can't find any pictures in my collection. Can you share some pictures? I am sure that once seen, your recruitment drive will increase. And, just for entertainment value, got any pictures of the guy in the barrel?
T tikigreg Tiki Socialite ClubTiki Joined: Mar 24, 2002 Posts: 1301	T tikigreg Posted posted on Mon, Mar 3, 2008 8:16 AM Available Here: http://www.tikifarm.com/tiki_mugs_p9.htm
S sputnikmoss Tiki Socialite Portland OR Joined: Jan 04, 2007 Posts: 294	S sputnikmoss Posted posted on Mon, Mar 3, 2008 12:27 PM I have a couple in my collection
N naugatiki Tiki Socialite Port Angeles, Wa Joined: Jan 02, 2004 Posts: 882	N naugatiki Posted posted on Mon, Mar 3, 2008 3:58 PM Is there an official "Suck Em Up" drink? I know there's a mai tai recipe on some of the Don Ho glasses but also read that they use to go around with pitchers of Long Island Ice Tea during his act. Maybe someone should concoct one? Anyway here are a few more items, a shot glass, a beer mug (who knew) and the "tastefully carved guy in barrel whose boner pops up when you lower the barrel." SUCK EM UP, hee
S SilverLine Member Kansas City Joined: Mar 02, 2004 Posts: 637	S SilverLine Posted posted on Tue, Mar 4, 2008 8:14 AM One of my favorite shirts from my vast collection.
S Swanky Tiki Socialite Hapa Haole Hideaway, Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 5398	S Swanky Posted posted on Tue, Mar 4, 2008 8:27 AM On 2008-03-04 08:14, SilverLine wrote: One of my favorite shirts from my vast collection. Cool. I always associated that phrase with Do Ho and thought it was a sort of trademark. Now I know it ain't so. Anyone know where it started? I too thought it was the name of a drink or something of that sort that came in that glass.
I ikitnrev Tiki Socialite D.C. / Virginia Joined: Jul 27, 2002 Posts: 1325	I ikitnrev Posted posted on Tue, Mar 4, 2008 9:09 AM One of the songs that Do Ho performed was titled 'Suck 'Em Up' It can be found on at least one of his live concert LPs, and also on the following youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q1dDUlwgQQ Neat video, a catchy song, and people raising their drinks up high. I always pictured the nightclub owners loving it when he sang this song, encouraging the patrons to drink. That was the era, when you could tell people to drink more, rather than warning them about not drinking and driving.
R rugbymatt Member Sacramento Joined: Jun 03, 2005 Posts: 1205	R rugbymatt Posted posted on Tue, Mar 4, 2008 9:38 AM So now there are two battle cries: "Down with pants!" and "Suck 'em up" It would be advised to use these seperately in most cases however.
S SuperEight Member Palo Alto Joined: Oct 16, 2004 Posts: 270	S SuperEight Posted posted on Tue, Mar 4, 2008 10:18 PM On 2008-03-04 08:27, Swanky wrote: On 2008-03-04 08:14, SilverLine wrote: One of my favorite shirts from my vast collection. That just might be the greatest shirt of all time. And would you believe I have that glass?
S SuperEight Member Palo Alto Joined: Oct 16, 2004 Posts: 270	S SuperEight Posted posted on Tue, Mar 4, 2008 10:23 PM Okay here is my total Suck Em Up collection:
H Hiphipahula Tiki Socialite The Valley! Joined: May 27, 2006 Posts: 2451	H Hiphipahula Posted posted on Tue, Mar 4, 2008 10:32 PM Wow! There is some ugly shirts & glass! GOTTA LOVE THEM!
S SilverLine Member Kansas City Joined: Mar 02, 2004 Posts: 637	S SilverLine Posted posted on Wed, Mar 5, 2008 8:46 AM On 2008-03-04 22:32, Hiphipahula wrote: Wow! There is some ugly shirts & glass! Now I gotta find one of those glasses!! BTW, I like my shirts LOUD!
UB Unga Bunga Tiki Socialite CaliTikifornia Joined: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 5878	UB Unga Bunga Posted posted on Wed, Mar 5, 2008 4:11 PM Too small for me. http://cgi.ebay.com/1960s-KAHALA-Cotton-Trapeze-A-Line-SUCK-EM-UP-WACKY_W0QQitemZ230229187566QQihZ013QQcategoryZ48868QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
B bamalamalu Tiki Socialite Joined: Mar 20, 2006 Posts: 1294	B bamalamalu Posted posted on Wed, Mar 5, 2008 5:06 PM Ah - I want that! You can also pick up these glasses with a Mai Tai at Don's restaurant at the Aloha Tower Marketplace. It's kind of stealthy, but his smilin' face is on the back.
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Wed, Mar 5, 2008 5:34 PM Great shirt, Silverline. That's gotta go into my "The LOOK of Tiki" book!
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7946	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Wed, Mar 5, 2008 9:59 PM I think the Amorican Version of "Suck Em Up" is More Beer! Damn those AD agencies!!! "Suck Em Up" is CLASSIC!! Bamboo Ben Custom Tropical Decor! I build stuff for you! Google search me and see! [ Edited by I before E, but after R? and A???? 2008-03-05 22:00 ] [ Edited by: RevBambooBen 2008-03-05 22:01 ]
T TikiLaLe Member Largo, Floriduh Joined: Feb 09, 2006 Posts: 891	T TikiLaLe Posted posted on Thu, Mar 6, 2008 10:58 AM On 2008-03-02 21:18, SuperEight wrote: Throughout my childhood visiting Kauai each year (staying across the street from the Coco Palms) I was an avid shopper for all tourist kitsch. The "Suck Em Up" shot glass and old fashioned style glass were always on display right next to the tastefully carved guy in barrel whose boner pops up when you lower the barrel. Sadly the glasses are not nearly as universal as they used to be and you never hear the bartenders urge you to Suck Em Up any more. I fear the phrase is nearing extinction. I am therefore launching my own crusade to save this phrase by using it at least once a day. I realize this may be a lonely journey that may well lead to ridicule, spell check alerts, forced exile to Siberia and possibly blacklisting by the house on unamerican activities. I will hold out as long as I can so... Suck Em Up bra! Suck em up Bra !... you got any tiger prints in a 40D
R reedalong Member Chicago, IL Joined: Aug 27, 2004 Posts: 61	R reedalong Posted posted on Fri, Mar 7, 2008 10:44 AM This is the noblest cause I have heard about in the last six months. I will join you in your quest to revive "Suck 'Em Up." Thank you.
HOK HOUSE OF KU Member TIKILAND, USA Joined: Apr 15, 2005 Posts: 541	HOK HOUSE OF KU Posted posted on Mon, Mar 10, 2008 2:13 AM More Suck Um Up ware :lol: Hana Isle and Hawaiian Distillers Aloha, Freddie
B Brandomoai Tiki Socialite Edmonton, AB, Canada Joined: Mar 05, 2008 Posts: 329	B Brandomoai Posted posted on Wed, Mar 19, 2008 5:52 PM I just picked up a pair of these rocks glasses in Red Deer (Alberta, Canada) of all places. Looks like they're the same as the one sputnikmoss posted. Here's the Mai Tai recipe, just the way my wife likes it! I'm in. Suck 'em up, fellas!
N naugatiki Tiki Socialite Port Angeles, Wa Joined: Jan 02, 2004 Posts: 882	N naugatiki Posted posted on Wed, Apr 2, 2008 8:45 AM Before their was Evel Knievel we had the 1968 Don Ho Special "Hawaii Ho" that began with Don singing the tune This Is Hawaii while being airlifted in a hut by helicopter above Waikiki without a safety net.
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Wed, Apr 2, 2008 11:26 AM Crazy, man! I can just see the discussions with his manager: "Hey Don, I had this great idea, it'll be spectacular...". :)
H Hakalugi Special Tiki Central Agent Redondo Beach, CA Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 3465	H Hakalugi Posted posted on Wed, Apr 2, 2008 12:42 PM On 2008-03-19 17:52, Brandomoai wrote: ... Here's the Mai Tai recipe, just the way my wife likes it! ... What? No grenadine?
T tikigreg Tiki Socialite ClubTiki Joined: Mar 24, 2002 Posts: 1301	T tikigreg Posted posted on Wed, Apr 2, 2008 1:22 PM On 2008-04-02 12:42, Hakalugi wrote: What? No grenadine? Everyone knows grenadine goes into every drink! :D
B Brandomoai Tiki Socialite Edmonton, AB, Canada Joined: Mar 05, 2008 Posts: 329	B Brandomoai Posted posted on Thu, Apr 3, 2008 10:01 PM Well, that's just a given :wink:
D Dustycajun Tiki Socialite Santa Barbara, CA Joined: Nov 16, 2007 Posts: 5295	D Dustycajun Posted posted on Sun, Apr 6, 2008 11:47 AM Naugatiki, Great post. Don Ho was "The Man", singing at altitude! I got a postcard of Don singing at Duke Kahanamoku's to a very Suck-em-up type of crowd. I now know where they got the design for the shirt - check out the valance to the stage, similar flower design and groovy green.

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