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!”