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Why is the “tiki” aesthetic so enduring
Posted on 3/6/26 at 7:56 pm
Posted on 3/6/26 at 7:56 pm
The first tiki bars I believe started cropping up in 1930s Los Angeles. But it has endured since then to spread across America and now good chances are if your in a city of any decent size, there will be at least one tiki bar.
Curious for people’s thoughts.
Curious for people’s thoughts.
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Posted on 3/6/26 at 8:01 pm to athenslife101
I think the converging ideas of the balmy south pacific, girls in bikinis, alcohol, music, and fire sounds like a pretty good time.
Posted on 3/6/26 at 8:01 pm to athenslife101
You seem to be in the know. Please enlighten us.
Posted on 3/6/26 at 8:03 pm to athenslife101
no tiki, no watchee
Posted on 3/6/26 at 8:04 pm to tadman
Rum, sugar, waitresses dressed like natives
Posted on 3/6/26 at 8:10 pm to athenslife101
Tiki Bar at Sandpiper TYFYS
Posted on 3/6/26 at 8:12 pm to athenslife101
It's EZ to spell. Imagine 'Machinations' bars... Or 'chrysanthemum' bars...
Tough sell
Tough sell
Posted on 3/6/26 at 8:13 pm to athenslife101
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Donn Beach (born Ernest Raymond Gantt; February 22, 1907 – June 7, 1989) was an American adventurer, businessman, and World War II veteran who was the "founding father" of tiki culture. He is known for opening the first prototypical tiki bar, Don’s Beachcomber, during the 1930s in Hollywood, California, which was expanded to a chain of dozens of restaurants throughout the United States. He later built the International Market Place and additional establishments in what was then the Territory of Hawaii.
Posted on 3/6/26 at 8:13 pm to athenslife101
theres a huge tiki bar in chicago that has $25 drinks.
I think its always popular because its kind of cool/funny but also its kitschy and ironic people enjoy the aesthetic
I think its always popular because its kind of cool/funny but also its kitschy and ironic people enjoy the aesthetic
Posted on 3/6/26 at 8:15 pm to athenslife101
It’s all about the little umbrellas, man.
Posted on 3/6/26 at 8:16 pm to athenslife101
Just something different
Posted on 3/6/26 at 8:16 pm to EastWestConnection
quote:People love very boozy drinks with a lot of fruit juice that go down very easy.
I think its always popular because its kind of cool/funny but also its kitschy and ironic people enjoy the aesthetic
Posted on 3/6/26 at 8:19 pm to Jor Jor The Dinosaur
oh for sure, we got a massive drink in some crazy boat for the 4 of us and it was super strong. It was a fun night.
Posted on 3/6/26 at 8:29 pm to EastWestConnection
3 Dots and a Dash is what you’re thinking of. Entrance is in an alleyway
Posted on 3/6/26 at 8:36 pm to athenslife101
The Golden Tiki Las Vegas is very cool.
Got lit up there the night before Christmas Eve last year, the drinks are STRONG.
They had a Live Surf Rock Band that night, the place was packed
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Got lit up there the night before Christmas Eve last year, the drinks are STRONG.
They had a Live Surf Rock Band that night, the place was packed
> ] Posted on 3/6/26 at 8:47 pm to athenslife101
Because good rum is amazing.
Posted on 3/6/26 at 8:48 pm to athenslife101
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3 Dots and a Dash is what you’re thinking of. Entrance is in an alleyway
yeah thats it! I couldnt recall the name. Yes it is in an alley. Fun place. Chicago is a great town.
Posted on 3/6/26 at 10:23 pm to athenslife101
The Brady Bunch tiki curse of 1970 almost did it in
Posted on 3/6/26 at 10:28 pm to athenslife101
Why? Because they are awesome. End of thread.
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