Hawaiian Culture Series: Part I

So when you think of Hawaii, you probably think of beautiful beaches and mountains and Mai Tais and whatnot, right? Well then you're really missing out on a wealth of local culture. Fear not, I am here to provide for you.

Witness: Strip mall signage. All of these photos were taken in a lovely town called Enchanted Lake. No seriously, that's what it's called. And it's neither one of those things.

To appeal to people who would admit they live in a town called Enchanted lake, you must tailor your marketing.

Figure 1: For casual hungry people looking for a flourescent lit dining experience, offer an entire restaurant dedicated to the delicious treat that smells like feet:



Figure 2: Confuse people with your sign. Is it chocolate flavored sushi or chocolate in the shape of sushi? What the hell are you talking about? (Turns out it's a place with chocolate AND sushi, and therefore the most likely destination for me if I decided to become a competitive eater).



Figure 3: For those hungry folks who cannot decipher the meaning of a restaurant sign, offer a more direct approach:



Figure 4: When you've eaten all the chocolate sushi you can handle, you might need some dental work done. Someone opened a business called Smiles Forever, and then much later they realized that people with big gaps in their grill didn't look that good smiling forever, and added a second establishment next door.



Figure 5: It probably seemed like a good idea at the time. Tsunamis are big; tsunamis are tall. But in light of recent events, it seems a little creepy.



Figure 6: Across the street, a divey sports bar that doesn't put on any airs:



There may not be a lake, but I'm starting to feel the enchantment.