For many visitors to Hawaii, it can be difficult to get a glimpse of the local color and culture. After all, if you stay in Waikiki for your whole vacation, you'll never hear pidgin phrases like "da kine" -- which can mean anything you want it to -- or understand the local practice of only using the words mauka (mountain-side) and makai (ocean-side) when giving directions.
Thankfully, Hawaii Vines -- a Facebook page that hopes to spread aloha with Hawaii humor -- offers 7-second windows into the vibrant, fun-loving and diverse culture on the islands. Below, 7 of our favorites:
1. Hawaii's Fabulous State Fish: The Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa
2. The Difference Between How Hawaii Surfers and California Surfers Measure Waves
3. Getting In Trouble With Da Parents
4. When A Haole (White Person) Gives Directions Vs. When A Local Does
5. The Best Indicator That You're In A Tourist Trap
6. The Haka, Because Everyone Here Knows It
7. Trying To Take Da Bus As A Child
Thankfully, Hawaii Vines -- a Facebook page that hopes to spread aloha with Hawaii humor -- offers 7-second windows into the vibrant, fun-loving and diverse culture on the islands. Below, 7 of our favorites:
1. Hawaii's Fabulous State Fish: The Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa
Post by Hawaii Vines.
2. The Difference Between How Hawaii Surfers and California Surfers Measure Waves
Post by Hawaii Vines.
3. Getting In Trouble With Da Parents
Post by Hawaii Vines.
4. When A Haole (White Person) Gives Directions Vs. When A Local Does
Post by Hawaii Vines.
5. The Best Indicator That You're In A Tourist Trap
Post by Hawaii Vines.
6. The Haka, Because Everyone Here Knows It
Post by Hawaii Vines.
7. Trying To Take Da Bus As A Child
Post by Hawaii Vines.