Post #362151 by SoccerTiki on Tue, Feb 19, 2008 9:56 AM

On 2008-02-19 07:50, Tiki-Kate wrote:
"Wait. Tiki Central used to be so amazing. It was about collecting and sharing knowledge and preserving our tiki heritage."
Now it's just one big partyfest. Sorry for ragging on everyone's good time. Woohoo!!!! Let's all get ridiculously hammered and post our blurry drunken pictures just to prove that we're having a better time than all those stupid purists.
Although I've given up on many of my more futile pursuits in life, I still think that the integrity of TC is worth fighting for. I'm just not sure that it can be saved at this point.
I'm not saying that everything I post is worth reading. I post far more silly things that would have gone into PMs a few years ago.

*I still see the majority of Tiki Central threads related to collecting and sharing "tiki" knowledge. And there are soo many members who contribute with their own personal knowledge and experiences. It is extremely easy to navigate through TC and find information on just about everything "tiki" both past and present.
*Partyfest? Are you opposed to groups of people getting together and engaging in a little escapism? Isn't that what the original tiki bars and restaurants were all about?
*"Let's all get ridculously hammered...post drunken blurry pictures....prove we're better than...tiki purists"??? Hey! Don't look at them. They are nothing more than chronicles of those having a good time with old and new friends...Isn't that what Tiki Oasis, Tiki Farm & Tiki Magazine parties, Tonga Hut and other art shows, Hukilau, Tiki Crawls throughout the country and ALL TIKI PARTIES are all about???
*Only by harrassing members and their views do you diminish the integrity of Tiki Central. Many people here have met and become aware of TC AND Tiki and Polynesian Popular Culture through the events... I don't think TC needs to be saved, but since you do you can start by quit taking your self so seriously!
*Maybe this shoulda been a PM, but you once again thrust your not-so-subtle views of a few TC members out there for all to see. Maybe if you learned to "WooHoo" you'd feel better about yourself and life in general.

Sorry this was so "off topic"! But I am tired of under-the-breath comments from those with an agenda. As for the original question... I like Tommy Bahama mugs, shirts, shorts, pants, etc. They evoke an easy-going island lifestyle. Maybe not all the islands they promote are in the South Pacific, but they still give off a tropical casual feeling. And besides, they are quality and feel good! From what I've noticed most collectors include the Tommy Bahama Mugs as part of their "tiki mug" collection. As far as Target Tikis, most we have are reminiscent of traditional carved statues. There are a few of those "tacky tikis" that are fun to use as decor for parties. We don't take them so seriously and you shouldn't either! I don't feel they play a negative role in tiki/poly pop heritage...If anything they arouse interest in new future self-styled tiki aficionados.