Just thought I'd start out by saying, I was a dude before even viewing the holy media of TBL. However, TBL is what brought me here to you few like minded dudes I thought were lost to the world.
I am a reletively young dude, nearly in my 20th year of abiding the world and it's crazyness, and I thought I'd start by asked, where are all the young dudes?
Abiding is hard when you were born too late to have brother and sisterly dudes around you who share the ethos of abiding and takin' 'er easy instead of just diving head long into the rat race and giving in to agression like it's freakin' Nam in any situation. When music of the gods like Creedence, The Doors, The Who and Hendrix are regarded as irrelivant and instead rap and dupstep is the norm, promoting hate and negative vibes instead of peace and love, what can you do?
In England especially, the dudely dream seems dead where ever I turn. I've been living the life of the dude as best I can for these past years but I'm finding it harder and harder each day to continue without being more undude by the day. Being a recent college grad in Media it's made me more cynical, discovering the truth behind the lies of the media and having to work with uptight nihilist actors has made it increasingly hard to stay dude when I know the world is so crazy. Having friends who are usually too occupied with pushing for that new flashy phone, designer label or drinking for the sake of getting pissed out their minds, not slowing down to take a step back is rubbing off on me. Few in my age range seem to understand the concepts of Dudeism in this manic age.
So what's a dude to do when he's losing his way, can't find any other dudely dudes for support and is at the end of his rag with the corperate bullshit, fakery and shit that is so hard to abide everyday? What would you dudes do? How do you abide each day knowing the majority of the world is pissing on each others rugs? Theres only so many times I can just say "Fuck it" and go mellow out. :-\
Fuck man, I hear your pain. I really do. You're observation that we're mostly older dudes (on this forum anyways) is true. The dudes that go to Lebowskifests are mostly thirty-somethings. You have discovered a sub-culture of philosophers that align with your ethos. An ethos that most people your age don't have a fucking clue about.
I tip my hat to you, you young fuck who has the gonads to question the status quo. It took me decades to get to where you are. Good on ya dude.
Hey, hang out with us, grab an oat soda. The bar's just over there...
Fuckin' A, man...
I'm 20, Dude! And as I said in my very first post on this forum, I was a Dudely fellow long before I ever saw TBL, or even knew what Dudeism was. I joined the Church of the Latter Day Dude shortly after discovering there were so many people who saw the world in a similar manner as myself. I didn't view TBL until maybe a month or two after joining, but I was pleased with my decision to watch it (funny shit, mang).
I recently became a Dudeist Priest, I was ordained on the 30th of September. And I too, weep for knowing that I was born way too late to experience the Golden Age of rock and roll. I was raised on the Beatles, Dude. I look at my generation and shake my head. MTV isn't even a shadow of it's former 80s glory. All the popular music sucks. It can be hard to abide under such harsh conditions of nation-wide undudelyness. I feel your pain, Dude. Have a couple oat sodas and chill with us. For I, like you, am just trying to keep abiding amongst a generation that I rarely see eye-to-eye with. Long live the rebel-shrug.
Keep abiding, Dudes.
love ya man...
Yeah dude I feel your pain too...I'm too old to get this generation...fuckin' hate rap with a passion.
All I can tell you dude is hang in there and try to find other dudes like yourself and start a new dude revolution mang. Become the change you wish to see...become the dude for his place and time.
Welcome home dude...welcome to our nice quiet beach community. 8)
"All the young dudes!" Sorry, was thinking of the song written by David Bowie. Hey Elando, welcome to our rugstore; grab an oat soda, pass around the Ganja and abide, dude. Good to have you in our beloved beach community.
I guess I'm kinda young, clocking at 25 here. I love my Creedence, don't get me wrong, but I dig the reggae and the old rap (like Biggie and old Snoop) back when it was about just trying to live instead of singing about hos and cars and cash money. Now it all seems a little silly, but I'll still bob my head to something if I feel it resonates with me (for example Lupe Fiasco has an older style of hip hop).
Then again, I grew up in a violent area and spent most of my childhood listening to stuff like that, as well as Creedence, Johnny Cash, The Beatles, and all kinds of other shit--I always have been cool with all kinds of different music.
I'll tell ya though, it's hard being a female and young Dude in today's world--no one takes you seriously if you don't like to wear makeup, do your hair up fancy, and dress in tight clothes. I'm a baggy clothes and bathrobe type of person.
Welcome to the other young Dudes here abidin' with us today. May you experience more strikes than gutters. :)
Thanks alot Dudes, definately good to know theres more of us around than I thought.
@DigitalBuddah, yeah I thought I'd use that little pun in there, gotta love a bit of Bowie. :)
@A.B. Dude, Don't get me wrong, I can usually abide most music, old rap and especially some rightous reggae beats from the classics like Bob Marley and great, it's just the modern "YO IMMA GET SUM BITCHES AN' MONEY!" shit that means nothing but the next paycheck for artists that have forgotten their roots.
Gonna try and find some like minded, laid back kind of people, most probably out of my age group but hey, what you gonna do? Might join some Tai Chi thing to help build my calm.
Take er' easy, dudes. 8)
Hello there, I'm 22 and live the dude's lifestyle for quite some time now.
As I recall, I had always problems fitting in and started pretty soon to see the world like an stereotypical old grumpy man talking about the "good old times".
I started to attend university one year ago and was looking forward to meeting more "alternative" people I can relate to, but I found out that they are just as closed minded as everybody else. They just have a different opinion.
Quote from: a_bag_of_dude on October 09, 2011, 05:41:57 AM
Hello there, I'm 22 and live the dude's lifestyle for quite some time now.
As I recall, I had always problems fitting in and started pretty soon to see the world like an stereotypical old grumpy man talking about the "good old times".
I started to attend university one year ago and was looking forward to meeting more "alternative" people I can relate to, but I found out that they are just as closed minded as everybody else. They just have a different opinion.
Welcome dude, good to see new dudes joining the party in our Venice bungalow. Grab a rug, an oat soda and abide!
Quote from: a_bag_of_dude on October 09, 2011, 05:41:57 AM
Hello there, I'm 22 and live the dude's lifestyle for quite some time now.
As I recall, I had always problems fitting in and started pretty soon to see the world like an stereotypical old grumpy man talking about the "good old times".
I started to attend university one year ago and was looking forward to meeting more "alternative" people I can relate to, but I found out that they are just as closed minded as everybody else. They just have a different opinion.
Welcome dude! ;D
Welcome to our beach party. Yes, it is time for your generation to take up the way of The Dude. Lead the way dude...lead the way. 8)
Kudos to all the young dudes. Given the general features of those under 30 in the modern world, and many others older than that, the fact that you think differently from the rest of the bunch really takes you apart from them.
Being raised in the TV era and being still able to be free thinkers is simply fabulous.
Again, kudos and welcome to our beach community. 8)
mangs. i am utterly jazzed at knowing these young dudes are out there.
i only have two young friends( under 25) and they are both pretty tense. you give me a deeper sense of hope for the future of dudekind.
peace.
Quote from: Elando on October 07, 2011, 09:58:03 PM
So what's a dude to do when he's losing his way, can't find any other dudely dudes for support and is at the end of his rag with the corperate bullshit, fakery and shit that is so hard to abide everyday? What would you dudes do? How do you abide each day knowing the majority of the world is pissing on each others rugs? Theres only so many times I can just say "Fuck it" and go mellow out. :-\
Elando, you're speaking from my young Dude's heart. I've been finding myself in your situation a lot, lately. Many people try to live this complicated life as uncomplicated as possible, by fitting the norm! Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man is a great way of turning away from stress and living by the golden rule: fuck it... But, eventually you'll see that you alienate yourself from your friends. We Dudes are great, but not Gods. Ever thought about inviting some buddies over for a round of TBL?! Works wonders, I tell you. I like to introduce my good friend Mary Jane to these rounds too, but that's personal preference. Still, every now and then I feel overwhelmed by all the bullshit around me and that's when I go camping, yes completely random I know. All alone: a Dude, nature and a tent, most likely a rug too. What else do you need? Good way to regain strength!
Just read a highly dudesome article that proves young Dudes are not a dying breed. In any case it's German, so here's my translation:
"I only did 30" [km/h that is]
Bremen. "More intoxicated is not possible" - this is the conclusion two police officers of the city police came to, after they attended a very special operation.
In the "Wallanlagen" [some place in Bremen] the police officers found a 25 year-old man sleeping on his belly with his arms and legs stretched far apart on a lawn. When they woke him from his deep sleep, the young man stood up as if saluting the officers, though struggling with keeping his balance. As mentioned in the police report, "there was still a patch of grass attached to the right side of his face". That's when he commented his situation: "I only did 30. You can't stop me because I drove too slow. I always take this street and the second one left".
The man continued to surprise the officers even more. After he was asked to show his ID and offered his driving license [it's different in Germany]. "My driving instructor even awarded me for driving 30. Can I go home now, please? I want to go home!"
Next he took of and sat down in the back of the police car, buckling up and waiting. After the officers came back to their senses they drove the man home, all the way to his front door. And that's when he said "See you next Sunday, Dudes".
That is an excellent story man! :)
Peace and welcome dude.
Quote from: Elando on October 07, 2011, 09:58:03 PM
Just thought I'd start out by saying, I was a dude before even viewing the holy media of TBL. However, TBL is what brought me here to you few like minded dudes I thought were lost to the world.
I am a reletively young dude, nearly in my 20th year of abiding the world and it's crazyness, and I thought I'd start by asked, where are all the young dudes?
Abiding is hard when you were born too late to have brother and sisterly dudes around you who share the ethos of abiding and takin' 'er easy instead of just diving head long into the rat race and giving in to agression like it's freakin' Nam in any situation. When music of the gods like Creedence, The Doors, The Who and Hendrix are regarded as irrelivant and instead rap and dupstep is the norm, promoting hate and negative vibes instead of peace and love, what can you do?
In England especially, the dudely dream seems dead where ever I turn. I've been living the life of the dude as best I can for these past years but I'm finding it harder and harder each day to continue without being more undude by the day. Being a recent college grad in Media it's made me more cynical, discovering the truth behind the lies of the media and having to work with uptight nihilist actors has made it increasingly hard to stay dude when I know the world is so crazy. Having friends who are usually too occupied with pushing for that new flashy phone, designer label or drinking for the sake of getting pissed out their minds, not slowing down to take a step back is rubbing off on me. Few in my age range seem to understand the concepts of Dudeism in this manic age.
So what's a dude to do when he's losing his way, can't find any other dudely dudes for support and is at the end of his rag with the corperate bullshit, fakery and shit that is so hard to abide everyday? What would you dudes do? How do you abide each day knowing the majority of the world is pissing on each others rugs? Theres only so many times I can just say "Fuck it" and go mellow out. :-\
I'm about the same age as you, man. And what you said about the dudely dream being dead in England, it's almost the same in Chicago too. For me, going through college has made me the most undudely person I've been since I was about 13 years old. The stress and clinical depression has taken its toll on me after moving back from New Jersey after a year and a half. Now I have some more lady problems and other bullshit since I've been home, but you just have to move through it. Forget about the fucking toe. Fuck it, Dude; let's go bowling. And I recently heard a piece of advice from an old professor named Morrie Schwartz, 'make your own culture'. Meaning do what pleases you and fuck everyone else. But dude, I am definitely there for dudely support within our age rank. Peace, dude.
And in slips yours truly, clocking in at 17 years old.
And I have to agree, in this period of time, and at this age, it's pretty hard to be a dude. Sure, you can pretend to be by slacking off, gettin' high and suchlike, but that ain't really a Dude, that's just a stoner. And plenty of guys I know who do just that are still ridicuously opinionated and uptight as well. And studying art doesn't help either, because I've just realised that pretty much all the kids who sit opposite me (we work around a still-life in the middle of the room) in art class are pretty much nihilists and pessimists, constantly complaining about how shit their work is. But I've actually once shown them that if they just stop whining and whinging and just take a more simple route, things work out better (Comparing them and me, they want to create great works of art that speak to people. I just like to paint pretty pictures).
But I have found that simply sitting back and letting be does help alot in school. It means I get to avoid a whole lotta typical schoolyard drama. While those other guys are beating eachother up over whether that point counted in ping-pong or bitching about who banged who, I just hang about in the library with some of the less-uptight lower-school kids and draw stuff. The other guys in my year might think that's weird of me, but why the hell should I care what they think?
I mean I'm 19. I guess that's young. But as far as I'm concerned being a dude is just about going with the flow. I love rap. I love all music. Who cares. Nothings that serious to hate to be honest. Just chill and flow dude
Hey. I'm not new to TBL but I'm new to dudeism, which brings me here. I'm not new to spirituality though.
I'm 18.
By the way, some dubstep is extremely dude. Not Skrillex and Doctor P, etc, but listen to some old Benga or Skream and tell me it's not dude.
I'm 21, 22 in October. I'm lucky because my friend revpurdy who is just a year or two older than me is also a Dudeist. He's the one who led me to Dudeism and I couldn't be happier since joining the church of the latter-day dude! Still it's nice to know that there are other Dudeists out there in our age range!
Also while I can abide with electronic music, I think rap and hip-hop and even most new pop songs suck. Rock is where it's at for me. Especially classic rock and post-grunge music!
I think it's hard for anyone to abide in a world gone crazy, but it's not impossible. And it really does help when there are others your age with the same mindset, but lets not forget that we can always take care of our private residences and be happy in this crazy world we live in. :)
This threat made my day i really needed to hear the stories from other dudes in my age its nice to know that other dudes out there have the same problems with bein open minded but still abides and gets through thanks alot :D Far fucking out man.
( Im 18 )
Hey man, I fucking hear you. I'm a 16 year old dude and trust me man, its fucking difficult to keep these veeery undude people from getting to you man, i mean, most people think its a joke or whatever, but fuck man, thats just like, their opinion, so fuck it, i just ignore it as best i can man, because here in england country, its as you said man, i mean, hopefully new shit will come to light for these poor souls missing out man, but i don't know another dude in real life man
just put on your sunglasses and fuck it man
i have been abideing for the last 22 goin on 23 so called years and in this last year i have seen some shit that would blow your mind five ways to this weekend
Being a dude doesn't mean you have to give up aspirations to help others, does it? Med students have rough lives, and then it gets better. They can take those crap years, the experience, everything they learned in and out of the classroom and better those around them with that far fucking out knowledge.
Sometimes life is tough. Abiding evens out those peaks and troughs. There are a bunch of us that were born after Lennon (and Lenin) died. Growing in dudeism just comes with time.
17 year old dude here, doing my best to keep to dudely dream alive!
Twenty-nine years old now now, and I used to hang with a lot of very very dude guys in high school and college. Growing up in rural Indiana is not the most fertile of dude cultivation areas. They don't give a damn about the new hot phone or suckle on the corporate tit. We all dug good music, good times and good buzzes and really abided a long time ago. There was about 10 of us who were close friends.
I was the most angry aggressive Walter-type of the group but they still all loved and accepted me, just like the dude would have. Now though, 8 yrs removed I see that they were all right. I was being un-dude for the most part. It wasn't until the last year or so I have really learned to relax. I could have learned a lot from my buds back then.
Side note, saw them a couple months ago at a wedding and was very pleasantly surprised to see everyone is still being very dude. They were just as happy and chill as 10 yrs prior and this dude couldn't be happier.
I guess what I was really trying to say Elando is that, there's a lot of dudes out there. You will meet some. My dudely friends have brought more dudely friends into the circle and it has grown. If there can be a hotbed of abiding and dude-ness in Indiana, there has to be more in many more unexpected places.
Just abide man. I got a bottle top on my Magic Hat beer the other day that said "As you live and learn, dig and be dug in return."
Hey man, the other day I may have aged into a seventeen year old, and though I have yet to come across another Dude, let alone one of my age, I believe that they're out there, and one day I'll run into them and share a J on a peeless rug with a Dylan track rolling in the background.
Popping in at age 25. Learned about Dudeism last summer (watched TBL with a couple of friends, and one of them asked if that's the movie that religion is based on), and was immediately into it.
I used to be very dude-like even before hearing about Dudeism, too. Around 20, I even sketched a political ideology called Social Jovialism. Its basic idea is that many problems in the world could be solved if people stepped up from their trenches and acted more socially and more jovially. Like, instead of starting a quarrel, you could just sit down for a beer with the people who seem to disagree with you, and after a few beers you will surely notice you have more in common with them than what actually separates you. And so on and so forth and suchlike. Essentially: a movement for ditching prejudices and having a beer. THEN doing politics. It would benefit all.
None of my friends actually shared my political stance. I was the only candidate for my university's student union board from the Social Jovialist list, and was not elected (which was actually good). I got some 30-odd votes - from the 15 000 students here. So. Even somewhat dude-like people tend to shun Dudeistic ideals for some reason. I still can't figure why. (But man, did I have fun being the sole candidate! When the student paper interviewed me, I had the time of my life!)
There's clearly something (I blame social pressure) that prevents young lads from being Dudes. There are millions of us who have the potential, but most people fail, or decide to fail, to see the pros of a laid-back, generally friendly lifestyle. Such a shame.
You guys are gonna make me cry, man. I'm 37 and had abandoned all hope, thinking my generation and those ten years younger/older had well and truly fucked the world. So much emphasis on work, productivity, activity for the sake of being active, all that. This blossoming of dudeism among the fragrant flowers of our youth, it...uh...well, it's like the man said, I can dig it.
By the way, for those of you still in school, revel each time you get a report card comment saying you're "not working to potential." What a dreary, grey, workaday world it would be if everyone reached their potential before hitting 18. It's like Dean Martin said, "I feel bad for people who don't drink: when they wake up, that's the best they're gonna feel all day."
Man I wish I knew all you guys in real life. It feels like there's nobody I know that just wants to hang out for the sake of hanging out, listen to some tunes, relax, all that stuff. Everyone's so focused on these other things they don't want to take part in the pure and simple pleasures in life.
Peace
+1 Englishdude... I hear you. Maybe if man caves were more prevalent, we'd have more hang out time with fellow dudes.
Quote from: Hominid on February 24, 2014, 09:34:37 PM
+1 Englishdude... I hear you. Maybe if man caves were more prevalent, we'd have more hang out time with fellow dudes.
Yeah, it would really get me down if I couldn't have a little space to call my own. I'm lucky enough to have my own space but most people seem too busy to come hang out.
I'm 19 at the moment. Mississippi is pretty laid back, but there are quite a few assholes around (as there are with every corner of the world).
Anyway, I must say the problem of over-ambition seems to be what causes so much stress in young people, considering the world we've been born into.
Also, for those younger Dudes still in high school: if you decide to go to college, when it comes to meeting new people don't judge a book by its cover. I have so many Dude-like friends who you would expect to be uptight. Always be open to the possibilities.
Where are you in Britain English dude?
I'm 23 dude and I know exactly where your coming from. People my age seem so uptight where as I just want to mellow out, it can be so hard with all the pressures.
Kickin' back in Australia with all my other Dudes!
Quote from: Hominid on February 24, 2014, 09:34:37 PM
+1 Englishdude... I hear you. Maybe if man caves were more prevalent, we'd have more hang out time with fellow dudes.
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22 here dudes. British also. Been ordained since I was 18 or 19 I can't remember now...
I know realistically I can't live like the dude as he does all the time. Ya know, work and what not. But hell, what I want the most and what I struggle with is to just be mellow and relax in all situations. I'm very undude most of the time, work gets me stressed and I don't have much of a sleeping pattern so I'm tired a lot and can't sleep till past midnight, I work in a cinema for now but damn, it's stressful, shit dudes, a lot of the time I want to unleash my inner Walter and nihilist. I get a day a week where I let everything go. I crash round my dads place and just relax, watch films, drink a beer if it's available, that's my "Fuck it dude, let's go bowling" that or long walks, ignoring what's going on whilst I listen to some music.
Dudes I was moved to say we need not sweat it if we feel surrounded by the rat race a little bit while we are/were young. Even the dude had his activist days which were probably far out but also a little bit over the line as far as abiding goes, and he must of put some energy into that metallica gig... bunch of assholes. I'm 31 and I been trying to toe the line, but I've gone over a few times because I wanted to stay in the round robin... I guess my point is those experiences teach you how to abide later on... so I guess abide all the not abiding... Somebody's gotta make the milk for us to drink while we amble around the grocery store and everybody's gotta feed the monkey. ... Just my opinion man.
25 here, Russian dude living in London. I dig your thoughts Elando. I am also finding it harder to meet fellow dudes who don't consider achieving as a mission in life to chill out with. I've started to part with many of my old compadres over the years as they became way too focused on achieving, peeing on other's people rugs to get the money and just partying for the sake of it. It's like consulting and banking are the only two careers that exist to them. I think the internet and little beach communities like this one are a great way to meet dudes though. If any of you guys are in London by the way and fancy grabbing an oat soda one of these days, feel free to send me a message!
Dudov
27 from california dudes. Even here, everyones uptight and has thier panties in a bunch over nothing.
22, posting from Texas. People get a little stressed over little things and tend to be a tad over dramatic 'round here.
25 from Germany... I am kinda glad to say that I have a lot of friends who also adapt the Dudeist lifestyle :) But I know a lot of people my age who are really uptight nonetheless. Maybe they got emotional problems, man. Beyond pacifism.
have i mentioned that i am 21 ?
that said i am 62 in grumpy ass bastard years , have ptsd and that Walter is basically a Jewish me
27 here. Hey, you're as old as you feel, man.
The harder the wind blows around me, the more I seek the calm eye of the storm.
Takes alot of practice and patience and I still feel the Walter in me raging sometimes but realizing that it happens and not allowing him to come out is the trick.
Smile in the face of disaster and know that you are not a part of it.
Don't let the bar eat you. Don't eat it either. Just let it be, perhaps lean on it or put your caucasian on it but don't try to change it, that's impossible. Instead be Dude.
I feel you man.
I'm 21 and I'm portuguese... People in here don't chillax man. Everybody is like, doing stuff all the time. Should take a moment to think about things, you know?
Hey dudes!
I'm 20 and I too have experienced the lack of dudist mentality among friends at my age. Contrary to that are my friends within the age of 25-50 who exhibit dude-like personalities. It's not easy for young people to abide nowadays. You're just out puperty/school or both, trying to find out who you are, being thrown into the world of the Big Lebowski expected to get a job and so on. It's a turbulent world and I think it takes a certain kind of maturity, self-understanding and experience to be a dude. Just because we take it easy doesn't mean it is easy!
That's an interesting correlation. Age and... hmm call it "openness"? And it's a helluva thing to realize it when you are standing in it. It must give you perspective that some of us never have/had.
Although I've only recently become a Dudeist, I've been a practicing Taoist over 2 decades. I'm 42, but in my early and mid 20's I was constantly being accused of being "hippy dippy", "loser", "lazy"... It was hilarious. I've actually always been a hard worker, with a strong work ethic (until an injury that left me unable); I just didn't want the same things everyone else did, I didn't always need to be moving, so to everyone else there had to be something wrong with me. It wasn't really until my 30's that peers of my age group either became less material goal oriented, or maybe just less judgmental of others. Maybe it's just because as I got older, and more comfortable with myself and my perceptions of the world, I didn't take it too seriously. I'm not honestly sure which. I know at this point when someone implies I'm a hippy I just smile and say Thankie.
Sounds like a bunch of you young Dudes have a great headstart. Take it easy!
Woah, you are all talking about being young dudes and then I am here just abiding with my 16 years. That being said, I was basicly raised like a Dude! My dad fed me with stuff like CCR, Jimi Hendrix and The Doors, fuck I am even named after Hendrix and Jim Morrison. And on top of that, my dad rocks those old school PJ pants outdoors like a real dude 8) (if only he knew of Dudeism being a thing). Right now he kinda follows Taoism :). The first time I saw TheBigLebowski was when I was 8 years old (because of my dad, yes), I didn't get it at all. But my dad explained it to me, not the story persee, but the mentality behind it. The art of abiding! Now i have seen TBL like 10 times in this short time :D
I kinda lost my train of thought there.... I guess I was just sharing my story somewhere or something like that.
Abide.
Oh and to answer the question, I'm from the Netherlands :)
Hey Elando dude, all I can say is fuck it, age is just a number anyways. If I went by how I acted sometimes I'd be 12, other times 60. Reality is I'm 36. I mean I get what you're saying, but most people your age know shit about absolutely nothing...The fact that you see this should be an enlightening feeling for yourself! Good for you man. I wouldn't worry about finding other dudes your age, although there are some out there. What's more important(I believe) is finding people who share your enthusiasm for all things Dudely. These are the folks you'll enjoy spending time with.
I have friends of many age ranges from all walks of life and have a lady friend who's fifteen years my senior, though she doesn't act it.
Point to my blathering is, I think you're on the right track and in good company here man.
Peace brother.
Btw I like the avatar man, JB ROCKS!!
I'm 16. Life has been pretty cool since I started acting Dude-like a year and a half ago. Being cool with everybody is so much better than not being cool with everybody.
Hey my fellow dudes I hope i'm not late for the party. I live in France i'm studying languages, and I write in my spare time (when i'm not busy drinking with buddies). I see a lot of dudely behavior when i look around me, there are also negative things but the most important thing is to take it easy I guess so I don't mind and I try to be that relaxed guy you cant talk to.
Quote from: YourDudness on February 05, 2015, 10:26:14 AM
Hey my fellow dudes I hope i'm not late for the party. I live in France i'm studying languages, and I write in my spare time (when i'm not busy drinking with buddies). I see a lot of dudely behavior when i look around me, there are also negative things but the most important thing is to take it easy I guess so I don't mind and I try to be that relaxed guy you cant talk to.
Welcome. I found France quite dudely when there for a few months in college: 2 hour lunches, friendly folks (I seriously don't understand its reputation to the contrary), lots of bunnies, art, and good food. Yeah, I can dig that. On the other hand, seeing the gendarme with AKs or M-2s or whatever on the subway was kinda serious. But they were cool. Anyway, look forward to hearing from you 'round here.
Quote from: jgiffin on February 05, 2015, 10:04:16 PM
Welcome. I found France quite dudely when there for a few months in college: 2 hour lunches, friendly folks (I seriously don't understand its reputation to the contrary), lots of bunnies, art, and good food. Yeah, I can dig that. On the other hand, seeing the gendarme with AKs or M-2s or whatever on the subway was kinda serious. But they were cool. Anyway, look forward to hearing from you 'round here.
Yeah, I was in London for few months last year and police with regular badass firearms just standing around was so weird at first. And I dont mean pistols, which is pretty normal, but like mp7s and and straight on m4s in tube stations. But they were cool, I took some photos and talked to few of them and they were cool too
edit: oh and Im 24 reporting from Wroc?aw, Poland