My Hawaiian neighbor said this would bring prosperity AND keep evil away from me.  Not only is it super freaky beyond ANYTHING Rick James could even sing about, it is CERTAINLY not something you'd take home to "motha".  I don't feel any different with it in my home, though, and come to think of it, my neighbor is originally from Minnesota I think.  I do believe I was the victim of a ruse.  It DOES, however, get my adrenaline pumping when I turn on the light first thing in the morning and forget it's on the wall.  I've named him George because he just doesn't look like a "Maika" to me.