An over the top greeting from a gay person in Hawaii; a take on the Hawaiian word for “thank you”. combines the words “
mahala” and “holla” (holler).
Even though most people (including those of us who happen to be gay) know that “
Malala” is NOT a greeting (i.e. “hello”), it’s fun to say when greeting someone in Hawaii - so, we just say it anyway. “Aloha” Is just so 70s
Marsha Brady!
Jack and Sebastian had just arrived at their hotel in
Honolulu when Jack spotted his high school English teacher.
“
MaHOLLA Ms.
Ostlund!”
Ms. Ostlund’s life partner looked at her and said, “Tell me that’s NOT one of your brightest students!”