Woobie Quest
"I need a new woobie."
This statement is usually a rabbit hole to the past.
The woobie is synonymous with comfort, and after a long, wet day on patrol, there's nothing better than to crawl into something warm, dry, and soft, and have that moment of relief. Far from home on deployment, pulling your woobie around your shoulders gives a sense of safety that is quite often absent. - Task & Purpose Aug 18, 2015
Don't ask. Just accept that your veteran is weird and then back away slowly. Order one for him or her once you find an authentic item.