This IS the 21st Century and it IS a free world...
Cade Sharp - Hawaii's latest victim
Feb 8, 2010
Hawaii - Fuck the Free World
Heading to Hawaii in about an hour and expecting a pretty hectic vibe over there as per usual. In the last few days i've heard reports of beatings from locals towards blonde headed australians. From the perspective of an outsider is would seem like some Hawaiians are pretty racist and localist - which to an extent they are. But from the perspective of a bodyboarder who has headed to Hawaii the last 4 yrs and this being my 5th season, I can understand the frustration from the locals when thousands of people flock to their local spot. What I can't understand is why they target Australians that are probably only half their size and age.
This IS the 21st Century and it IS a free world...
This IS the 21st Century and it IS a free world...
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2 comments:
that's sad that happened to you and your friends over here. tension tends to tighten with more people flocking in. unfortunately, your friend got the blunt of it.
at the same time, though, aussie bodyboarders aren't exactly trying to make friends with local people (not even the bodyboarders) either. most come here in flocks and make no attempt to befriend people and fit in. i find it's easier to get waves away from home when people know you. something to think about braddah.
woodquack
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