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    When I first saw this 'invented' Hawaiian-sounding word/phrase, I thought, "How clever!"

    As time went on I realized that people were starting to actually take it seriously! I discussed it with a few friends and they said they got the same impression - what was intended as a joke was actually starting to influence behaviour. A case of 'say it enough and you start to believe it.'

    No, not everyone who has this 'saying' somehow posted is acting selfish, and perhaps our perceptions of others actions is even affected by seeing them flaunt it... I'm not sure.

    Point is, I don't think it's so cute anymore, and worse, I'm starting to judge people unfairly over a stupid window sticker.

    Plus, it is about the most 'anti-aloha' thing I've ever heard.

    I am glad that people are starting to combat it with "Aikea" - wonder where I can find one.... That's something I can live with.
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    Ainokea - BUZZ OFF!
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    Aikea - I like make things better.
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    It's just a joke! Get over it!
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    It helps identify the people to avoid.
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    Be Yourself. Everyone Else Is Taken!
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    Kaʻonohiʻulaʻokahōkūmiomioʻehiku
    Spreading the virus of ALOHA.
    Oh Chu. If only you could have seen what I've seen, with your eyes.

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    Just so that we are clear here:

    Ainokea means "I don't care" and Aikea means "I care"?

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    • #3
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      I thought it was a clever marketing thing at first. Now I despise it for glamorizing apathy.
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      • #4
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        Those t-shirt logos are supposed to be cool or shocking. How about t-shirts with a logo that have a picture of Charles Manson, Something Sucks, Porn Star, or Got Leid in Hawaii?

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        • #5
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          I now often see the "Ainokea" slogan alongside "Born Ignorant".

          Yeah.

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          • #6
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            Originally posted by helen View Post
            Just so that we are clear here:

            Ainokea means "I don't care" and Aikea means "I care"?
            There are no such words in the Hawaiian language. Consequently it is important to remember that these are newly-created 'phrases' represented by pseudo-Hawaiian words.

            Essentially, "Ainokea" is a transformation of a Pidgen phrase: "I no care," into a written form compatible with the structures of Hawaiian linguistic rules.

            "Aikea" is a reactive response by individuals for whom apathy, selfishness, disdain, indifference, and lack of concern for others is an unacceptable approach to life. "Aikea," in this context, means "I do care."

            While the objects of caring or not may vary from person to person (evidenced by occasional English sub-phrasing such as "I do what I like" written under 'Ainokea') may vary, the intended meanings, in general, match your statement, quoted above.
            Be Yourself. Everyone Else Is Taken!
            ~ ~
            Kaʻonohiʻulaʻokahōkūmiomioʻehiku
            Spreading the virus of ALOHA.
            Oh Chu. If only you could have seen what I've seen, with your eyes.

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            • #7
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              Originally posted by helen View Post
              Just so that we are clear here:

              Ainokea means "I don't care" and Aikea means "I care"?
              that's what it means - thank you helen!!!!

              i thought it meant INOKIA like the wireless company NOKIA.....that explains why that local guy gave me the buzz off look when i asked him if AINOKEA is a new wireless company like mobi pcs

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              • #8
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                Life is too short.

                I've used it in my blog.

                And Ainokea.

                Auntie Lynn
                Be AKAMAI ~ KOKUA Hawai`i!
                Philippians 4:13 --- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

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                • #9
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                  Apathy in Hawaii? What a shock.
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                  Energy answers are already here.

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                  • #10
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                    Sort of like the sailboat that was named, Kamana'aiwanaleia.

                    Let's see something comparable to Ainokea in the Caribbean is, "Don't worry, Be happy."

                    In Mexico, it is, "Ni Modo" (nevermind)

                    In Tonga it is "fakaTonga" (the Tongan way)

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                    • #11
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                      Originally posted by matapule View Post
                      In Tonga it is "fakaTonga" (the Tongan way)
                      ....SMILES.

                      Auntie Lynn
                      Be AKAMAI ~ KOKUA Hawai`i!
                      Philippians 4:13 --- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

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                      • #12
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                        Originally posted by Kaonohi View Post
                        There are no such words in the Hawaiian language. Consequently it is important to remember that these are newly-created 'phrases' represented by pseudo-Hawaiian words.

                        Essentially, "Ainokea" is a transformation of a Pidgen phrase...
                        So, are you upset by the neologisms themselves, or by the attitudes they express?

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                        • #13
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                          Originally posted by Leo Lakio View Post
                          So, are you upset by the neologisms themselves, or by the attitudes they express?
                          Leo's in da HOUSE!

                          (dances around the room)

                          HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

                          Auntie Lynn
                          Be AKAMAI ~ KOKUA Hawai`i!
                          Philippians 4:13 --- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

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                          • #14
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                            Ainokea about what you might think doesn't mean ainokea about anyting.

                            I still thinks it's clever but I'm not seeing it every day.

                            What I think is stupid is Caribbean pirate paraphernalia sold in Hawaii.
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                            • #15
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                              Originally posted by 1stwahine View Post
                              Leo's in da HOUSE!
                              (dances around the room)
                              HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
                              Auntie Lynn
                              Good morning, my dear! Much aloha to you and PK.
                              Originally posted by sinjin View Post
                              What I think is stupid is Caribbean pirate paraphernalia sold in Hawaii.
                              Yeah - and I've always wondered why people so often connect Jimmy Buffett & his fine music to the Hawaiian Islands, when it's more of a Florida Keys vibe. (Used to have this argument with music-program clients all the time, when they would mention his name when they wanted a Hawaiian element in their programs...) Maybe aikea too much?

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