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The figure of the Big Kahuna became commonplace in Beach party films of the 1960s, such as Beach Blanket Bingo, in which the Big Kahuna was the best surfer on the beach. Hawaiian surfing master Duke Kahanamoku may have been referred to as the Big Kahuna, but he rejected the term as he knew the original meaning. [20]
Kahuna: Hawaiian priest, wizard, or shaman; used in the slang phrase "big kahuna". Link: Kamaʻāina Child of the Land, refers to any person born and raised in Hawai’i. Does not describe someone who moves to Hawai’i. [kəməˈʔaːjnə] Link: Keiki: A child. Link: Kukui
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That term came into use as a result of the movies. The article needs to be corrected. Makana Chai 01:03, 1 March 2007 (UTC) I eliminated the term "big kahuna" because I can find no evidence he was called that, also omitted the claim that he was the "inventor" of modern surfing - he popularized it Makana Chai 08:05, 2 July 2007 (UTC)