Are Tiki Torches a social taboo or faux pas now in light of Charlottesville?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The things that go through the minds of people here. Cringe inducing.

+100
So many PC morons, it boggles the mind. I think I'll purchase - and burn - some Tiki torches, just because.

Political correctness has gone out of control in this country. A tiki torch is just a tiki torch, people.

Until it is used by Neo Nazis at a rally. I wouldn't use them now.

I'm sure neo-Nazis also use iPhones and possibly wear Levi's. Guess you'll be boycotting those products too?

Life must be exhausting for you. And those around you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP back. Thank you all for the input. Except for the snarkers, of course.

I think we're going to use light sticks instead. The kind with the chemical stuff inside that you bend and crack it to make it light up. That seems like a decent alternative that will be almost as nice. And it won't cause any unwanted confusion with passersby not understanding what's going on. We only have street parking, and we don't want our cars getting damaged by some whackaloon thinking we're having a kkk rally or something. Even if only 10% of people might think something like that, we live on a busy street, and 10% could still be dozens of people. Not worth the risk.

OMG. I assure you, no one cares except you.

[Anonymous]

Tiki torches arent pc

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The things that go through the minds of people here. Cringe inducing.

+100
So many PC morons, it boggles the mind. I think I'll purchase - and burn - some Tiki torches, just because.

Political correctness has gone out of control in this country. A tiki torch is just a tiki torch, people.

Until it is used by Neo Nazis at a rally. I wouldn't use them now.

I'm sure neo-Nazis also use iPhones and possibly wear Levi's. Guess you'll be boycotting those products too?

Life must be exhausting for you. And those around you.

Light those tiki torches up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The things that go through the minds of people here. Cringe inducing.

+100
So many PC morons, it boggles the mind. I think I'll purchase - and burn - some Tiki torches, just because.

Political correctness has gone out of control in this country. A tiki torch is just a tiki torch, people.

Until it is used by Neo Nazis at a rally. I wouldn't use them now.

I'm sure neo-Nazis also use iPhones and possibly wear Levi's. Guess you'll be boycotting those products too?

Life must be exhausting for you. And those around you.

+1

This thread encapsulates all that is wrong with America.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't use them because of something OP mentioned.

People who are at the party may understand perfectly, but people driving or walking by and seeing it might NOT understand. They may make assumptions about you without knowing the real deal, and then they might come back later and do something to you house or your car. Key it or whatever.

People do this. I do this ! I key the hell out of cars

Why would you key someone's car? Are you a sociopath?

[Anonymous]

Exactly...and people didn't/shouldn't stop using sheets because the KKK wears them.

quote=Anonymous]The tiki company was afraid of just this (people connecting tiki torches with white supremacists) and released a statement after Charlottesville. It was good.

I think it's unfair to make this association. I might not have a ton of tikis blazing, but a few should be fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't use them because of something OP mentioned.

People who are at the party may understand perfectly, but people driving or walking by and seeing it might NOT understand. They may make assumptions about you without knowing the real deal, and then they might come back later and do something to you house or your car. Key it or whatever.

People do this. I do this ! I key the hell out of cars

Why would you key someone's car? Are you a sociopath?

DP. I key cars that have republican bumper stickers or stickers that have messages meant to troll progressives. I don't do it all the time, because it's not worth the risk of getting caught. But if no one is watching, I do it as often as I can. I'm not the least bit ashamed of that. It's a civic duty.

[Anonymous]

I just went to an interracial birthday party this past weekend and they had tiki torches around the yard. No one batted an eye.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't use them because of something OP mentioned.

People who are at the party may understand perfectly, but people driving or walking by and seeing it might NOT understand. They may make assumptions about you without knowing the real deal, and then they might come back later and do something to you house or your car. Key it or whatever.

People do this. I do this ! I key the hell out of cars

Why would you key someone's car? Are you a sociopath?

DP. I key cars that have republican bumper stickers or stickers that have messages meant to troll progressives. I don't do it all the time, because it's not worth the risk of getting caught. But if no one is watching, I do it as often as I can. I'm not the least bit ashamed of that. It's a civic duty.

So you're damaging personal property and committing a crime because you don't agree with somebody else's opinion? That's pretty much the definition of being a sociopath.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just went to an interracial birthday party this past weekend and they had tiki torches around the yard. No one batted an eye.

What's an interracial birthday party?

[Anonymous]

Don't be an fool. Use the damn tiki torches. I'm black and still put white sheets on my bed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP back. Thank you all for the input. Except for the snarkers, of course.

I think we're going to use light sticks instead. The kind with the chemical stuff inside that you bend and crack it to make it light up. That seems like a decent alternative that will be almost as nice. And it won't cause any unwanted confusion with passersby not understanding what's going on. We only have street parking, and we don't want our cars getting damaged by some whackaloon thinking we're having a kkk rally or something. Even if only 10% of people might think something like that, we live on a busy street, and 10% could still be dozens of people. Not worth the risk.

Enjoy the mosquitoes at the party. Tiki torches have a purpose. Are you going to tell the guests why you didn't use tiki torches? As a black person, I'd think you're crazy if you did that.

[Anonymous]

You people are ri-damn-diculous. Do I need to get rid of my khaki pants as well?

[Anonymous]

Op, you are a moron