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OK lets get on with it: Some may ask the question
What is a Parrot Head 
The common stereotype is of a person wearing a
Hawaiian shirt,
flip-flops and
board shorts, or a grass skirt and a coconut bra while drinking a
margarita. Many fans are members of Parrothead clubs. The general theme of being a Parrothead is one of relaxation and being on a permanent mental vacation, even while working. Some prefer the spelling "Parrotthead," reflecting the double "t" in Buffett.
The more "professional" aspect is to wear high-end tropical vacation clothing, such as
Tommy Bahama, though this is likely seen by many as a departure from the "true tenets" of being a Parrothead as it references a more expensive lifestyle than is commonly associated with being a
tropical beach bum. In Parrothead-friendly
Florida, such clothing is as likely to be accepted in an office setting as a construction site.
These groups "party with a purpose," and hold fundraiser events for different causes. Events range from single act concerts or
happy hours to the annual
Meeting of the Minds in
Key West, Florida, which attracts approximately 3,500 Parrotheads each year. The several day event, sponsored by the
Parrot Heads in Paradise includes live music, but also a
Toys for Tots drive, a blood drive, raffles and other events to raise money for charities. Some regional groups will focus on one or two key charities, while others may switch between several. Environmental causes, cancer research,
Alzheimer's research and the
March of Dimes all have received large donations from Parrothead organizations.
In 2005, 2.2 million dollars was raised by these organizations, along with toys, blood, canned goods and many hours of manpower to support various charities in the US and beyond.
A Parrothead may look like this
