It's been a while since I've seen The Flick, so abide, si vous plait.
I ask myself, how can a man as unattached, mellow and Dudeish be attached to a mundane thing like bowling? Bowling? Jackie Gleason bowled. Fred Flintstone bowled. My mom bowled.
Then it hit me. Bowling is a metaphor for Life. We all do it. It's a social thing, but ultimatly we are responsible for our own scores. You can bowl solo or combine your efforts with a team. Some folk are good at it, others not so much, but everyone gets a turn. Everyone gets their Moment.
At the end of a game what happens? You play again. There has been no change, other than to yourself. You get better. The only change is internal. You better your bowling skills, like you do your life skills.
This is where I agree with Dudeism- Life is not suffering an impermenance. It's a game.
The key to life/ bowling is to be able to bowl while enjoying a few brews with your buds.
Quote from: dude tzu on February 27, 2007, 09:49:06 AM
It's been a while since I've seen The Flick, so abide, si vous plait.
I ask myself, how can a man as unattached, mellow and Dudeish be attached to a mundane thing like bowling? Bowling? Jackie Gleason bowled. Fred Flintstone bowled. My mom bowled.
Then it hit me. Bowling is a metaphor for Life. We all do it. It's a social thing, but ultimatly we are responsible for our own scores. You can bowl solo or combine your efforts with a team. Some folk are good at it, others not so much, but everyone gets a turn. Everyone gets their Moment.
At the end of a game what happens? You play again. There has been no change, other than to yourself. You get better. The only change is internal. You better your bowling skills, like you do your life skills.
This is where I agree with Dudeism- Life is not suffering an impermenance. It's a game.
The key to life/ bowling is to be able to bowl while enjoying a few brews with your buds.
Bowling is a spiritual experience as is painting naked in bondage straps.
that is to say, extremely spiritual, no? whenever i paint naked in bondage straps i feel at one with the almighty.
Quote from: forumdude on March 22, 2007, 02:35:25 PM
that is to say, extremely spiritual, no? whenever i paint naked in bondage straps i feel at one with the almighty.
Your art has been commended as being strongly vaginal? ;D .........ah, sorry, sorry, meant to say "spiritual."
Quote from: dude tzu on February 27, 2007, 09:49:06 AM
Bowling is a metaphor for Life.
So you're saying that Formula One racing or polo would have significantly changed the story?
What about Demolition Derby? Jousting? Wrestling? Chess? Mah-jong?
Quote from: Yeah... on October 08, 2007, 10:49:57 AM
Quote from: dude tzu on February 27, 2007, 09:49:06 AM
Bowling is a metaphor for Life.
So you're saying that Formula One racing or polo would have significantly changed the story?
What about Demolition Derby? Jousting? Wrestling? Chess? Mah-jong?
Demolition Derby... Very UnDude... this aggression will not stand...
Quote from: Dude1967 on November 30, 2007, 10:03:00 PM
Quote from: Yeah... on October 08, 2007, 10:49:57 AM
Quote from: dude tzu on February 27, 2007, 09:49:06 AM
Bowling is a metaphor for Life.
So you're saying that Formula One racing or polo would have significantly changed the story?
What about Demolition Derby? Jousting? Wrestling? Chess? Mah-jong?
Demolition Derby... Very UnDude... this aggression will not stand...
Could you please keep your voices down--this is a family restaurant. ;D
for your information, the supreme court has roundly rejected prior restraint...
Quote from: headiebean on February 28, 2008, 12:22:28 AM
for your information, the supreme court has roundly rejected prior restraint...
.......forget about the fucking toe!!
Quote from: digitalbuddha on March 06, 2008, 11:01:16 PM
Quote from: headiebean on February 28, 2008, 12:22:28 AM
for your information, the supreme court has roundly rejected prior restraint...
.......forget about the fucking toe!!
Sir, if you don't calm down I'm going to have to ask you to leave.
calmer than you are
Quote from: Dude1967 on April 21, 2008, 07:59:30 AM
calmer than you are
Yeah? Wavin' the fuckin' gun around?!
Bullshit. Eight, Dude.
Happy now, you crazy fuck?!
Bowling is a Zen sport. Just like golf, chess, martial arts and shuffle board.
Just as the Masters of the East have known throughout history, that Zen practice is the art of peace and path to enlightenment. The Dude knows that to bowl is the true meaning of life and path to eternal dudeness.
This is not 'Nam !
Smokey, this is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules...
What the fuck is this?
Quote from: digitalbuddha on June 01, 2008, 01:18:02 AM
What the fuck is this?
Hey, careful, man, there's a beverage here!...
Bowling is pure. It is an end unto it's self.
Other sports like say golf come with some indication of sophistication.
Other sports bring hints of adventurism and daring, feats of strength etc.
Bowling is selfless. No one would adopt bowling as a social accessory.
It's nothing to be proud of. It is just what it is. Like the Dude.
Quote from: BikerDude on October 02, 2008, 11:38:21 AM
Bowling is pure. It is an end unto it's self.
Other sports like say golf come with some indication of sophistication.
Other sports bring hints of adventurism and daring, feats of strength etc.
Bowling is selfless. No one would adopt bowling as a social accessory.
It's nothing to be proud of. It is just what it is. Like the Dude.
That's just like your opinion, man, obviously you're not a golfer!
Bowling is pretty cool actually.
Any best scores? Mein vas 140....I schtink!
But I vas drunk too...so....
Fuck it, go bowling! Enjoy your life..
...but wenn you come outside, we WILL FUCK YOU UP!
My only hope is that the Big Lebowski kills me before the Germans cut my dick off.
Quote from: digbys kid on October 22, 2008, 11:38:40 AM
My only hope is that the Big Lebowski kills me before the Germans cut my dick off.
Now that is ridiculous, Dude. No one is going to cut your dick off.