Dude, the history behind the word dude is wild

"Dude" turned out to be one of the great mysteries of etymology.

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https://www.npr.org/2025/07/30/nx-s1-5482984/dude-big-lebowski-surfer-origin-etymology

#TheDude #YankeeDoodleDandy #KatLonsdorf #TheBigLebowski #ElDuderino

Yeah? Well, you know, that's just like uh, your opinion, man.

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good morning. where are all the dudists, anyway?
they really tie this sociopolitical bardo together... man.

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these are the best lyrics ever written  😂 #thedude #elduderino
@Reb 🤣😂 I can him speak #elduderino
Jeff Bridges oli mun ikäinen The Big Lebowskissa. Tuli heti parempi mieli.
#thebiglebowski #thedude #dude #elduderino
Whelp, I’m done working for the day…time to wrap myself up in something comforting. #TheBigLebowski #BigLebowski #TheDude #ElDuderino #Dude #JefferyLebowski #JeffBridges

I've hosted a Big Lebowski night at the local movie theater for about five years now. I always do an art piece for the show. I added The Dude to this peaceful thrifted painting. It feels very Dude to me.

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