- Ronnie Aloha
Similar to "Jody," a recurring character in many a
military cadence , Ronnie Aloha is a fictional name given to represent the person who steals your significant other while you are away from home on a wildfire assignment, studying abroad, or deployed overseas. Traditionally thought of as a male, the name "Ronnie Aloha" can be used to denote a rival of either gender.The origin of the term is unknown, but is used extensively by wildland firefighters, especially
Hotshot crew s who tend to spend the most time away from home.A typical usage is as follows:
"I got out of the French Foreign Legion only to find that Ronnie Aloha had shacked up with my girl."
"Are you getting married this fall?""Yes, if I don't get Ronnie Aloha-d during fire season."
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