7 Hilarious Vine Videos Teach Us About Pidgin, The Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa, And Local Hawaiian Culture

For many visitors to Hawaii, it can be difficult to get a glimpse of the local color and culture. After all, if you stay in Waikiki for your whole vacation, you'll never hear pidgin phrases like "da kine" -- which can mean anything you want it to -- or understand the local practice of only using the words mauka (mountain-side) and makai (ocean-side) when giving directions.

Thankfully, Hawaii Vines -- a Facebook page that hopes to spread aloha with Hawaii humor -- offers 7-second windows into the vibrant, fun-loving and diverse culture on the islands. Below, 7 of our favorites: