Parrotheads

Parrothead or Parrot Head is a commonly used nickname for fans of American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett.

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.

The term "Parrothead" was coined during a Jimmy Buffett concert at the Timberwolf Ampitheater outside Cincinnati, Ohio. At that show, Jimmy commented about everyone wearing Hawaiian shirts and parrot hats who keep coming back to see his shows, just like Deadheads. Timothy B. Schmit, a former member of the Coral Reefer Band, now a member of The Eagles, coined the term "Parrothead". Ray Davies of The Kinks wrote "Sunny Afternoon" in 1966. Buffett changed the lyrics to read /Tellin' tales of parrotheads and parties/ on his album Fruitcakes.