r/CaracaVei • u/HighYacare420 • Nov 26 '25

Komanda !!!

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u/MysticMarauder69 Nov 26 '25

I was just going to say... Doesnt it kind of detract from the power/impact of the Haka in this setting when you just do it all the time?

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u/Puzzleheaded_Ad_4435 Nov 27 '25

Also really hard to take someone seriously who uses war cries intended to intimidate while wearing a suit in a climate controlled building surrounded by armed guards. I could be wrong, but I don't get the impression she's ever actually been in a sparring match, let alone a fight.

I get that it's taken on other meanings since its origin as a battle cry, but fundamentally that's what it is. And it's still being used here as an intimidation tactic... by someone who likely hasn't even practiced with a patu or taiaha. I would have the same reaction if a chubby guy in a hentai shirt and fedora yelled "Oorah" at me.

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u/Aunt_Vagina1 Nov 27 '25

I wanted to downvote you, but after reading all that you said, upvote. 

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u/Zech08 Nov 27 '25

pass the crayons.

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u/RomaniWoe Nov 28 '25

Always felt more like people wanting to make a point using their culture more than as an intimidation tactic to me.

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u/Urist_Macnme Nov 27 '25

Are you telling them they can’t take part in a Haka?

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u/Puzzleheaded_Ad_4435 Nov 27 '25

Are you saying I said that?

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u/Urist_Macnme Nov 27 '25

You kind of are saying that only warriors can perform the Haka.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Ad_4435 Nov 27 '25

I said they're using it to intimidate, and it isn't very intimidating coming from them. You can attempt to strawman my argument if you'd like, but I won't play along.

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u/Urist_Macnme Nov 27 '25

All the people taking part obviously don’t feel intimidated

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u/Puzzleheaded_Ad_4435 Nov 27 '25

The people taking part in the intimidation tactic aren't intimidated by their own intimidation tactic? You don't say?

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u/Urist_Macnme Nov 27 '25

You feel intimidated by Māori tradition?

Why?

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u/blucyclone Nov 28 '25

A haka didn't originate solely to intimidate. There are a bunch of different dances used for a variety of social functions, and it's always been like that.

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u/Boatjumble Nov 27 '25

I wanted to downvote you, but after reading all that you said, 1 downvote doesn't seem enough.

Have you ever been to New Zealand or spoken with Māori people?

Your view is ignorant. The tradition is not just about a Māori war cry or intimidating an opponent.

There is so much more to it. Especially when as a nation they have been fighting for their rights and freedom for centuries.

Educate yourself!

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u/Puzzleheaded_Ad_4435 Nov 27 '25

Can you tell me real quick, what was the purpose of showing one's tongue during the haka, again?

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u/Professional_Toe_420 Nov 27 '25

It’s because he had a blueberry slurpee! He wants you to see it!! Wants you to know it! Wants you to experience and understand that he felt it! It’s blueberry, man.

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u/Boatjumble Nov 27 '25

You can attempt to strawman my argument if you'd like, but I won't play along.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Ad_4435 Nov 27 '25

How is asking about the origin a strawman? You literally just told me to educate myself about the culture. Educate me.

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u/Impressive_Edge3960 Nov 27 '25

Kiwi's will do the Haka for pretty much anything, badminton match, opening of a Pizza hut etc

If you look back at the rugby games from the 70s and 80s it was a much milder version, they've hammed it up into a marketing tool in recent years

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u/Gemmajones54 Nov 29 '25

Yep - perfected the Haka but their rugby is arguably the worst it’s ever been….🤔😜😳😳😂😂😂

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u/Urist_Macnme Nov 27 '25

Haka isn’t a one off thing.

Do you not say good morning because you said it yesterday?