The list went viral Monday, eliciting plenty laughs and nods of agreement. Perhaps unsurprisingly, my favorites were language-related.

Despite my Ohio roots, my years living in Hawaii have changed how I pronounce words like “karate” and “karaoke,” the subject of No. 33 on the list. I’d have to add “Kirin” and “furikake” to the list of words I now pronounce correctly too.

I also relate to No. 30 on the list. My Hawaii driver’s license certainly gets a harder look on the mainland, to the point of almost denying entry into a bar. Scary.

I’ve accepted the truth of No. 25, that my favorite bands will never tour here. Jack White, are you listening? Black Keys, where are you?  

I was glad to see the Nicki Minaj verse about “the islands of Waikiki” make the list. When I first heard it, I kept it to myself because I figured I was the only one who took offense.

I’ll take this opportunity to share a similar annoyance with Kid Cudi‘s line about “going back to Honolulu just to get that Maui Wowie.” I’m sure you can find that strand of pakalolo on Oahu, but I’d have rather hear him rap “Kahului” or “Paia” so it makes more geographic sense.

Other items on the list I enjoyed just because I understood them. I doubt any friends or family on the mainland will recognize the li hing mui that’s the focus of No. 22, for instance, let alone start salivating over it. Mmm.

Click here to check out the list for yourself.

— Nathan Eagle

Orchids in Waikiki. (Photo by Peggy via Flickr)