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Deconstructing Lebowski => Lebowskian Philosophy => Topic started by: El Duderino on April 05, 2007, 04:05:28 PM

Title: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: El Duderino on April 05, 2007, 04:05:28 PM
I've learned how not to be fatuous.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: I Love Bowling on April 15, 2007, 04:29:01 PM
I've learned that no matter how hard i may think i want it, i do not want to become a roadie for Metallica...bunch of assholes.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: DreadlockDude on July 03, 2007, 12:39:57 PM
I have learned if some conflict comes my way just to you know... put on my sunglasses and "fuck it"
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: civlyzed on July 10, 2007, 02:18:52 PM
I learned not to shit myself with fear when a bunch of Nihilists mail me a fucking toe!
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Post by: DigitalBuddha on July 12, 2007, 12:25:51 AM
Fuck it.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: SilverFoxKnows on August 30, 2007, 12:50:50 PM
I learned that "some days you eat the b'ar. And some days, well, the b'ar, he eats you".

Frank
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: DigitalBuddha on September 12, 2007, 11:49:49 PM
I learned what day it is.



Is this, what ah what day is this?
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: Andrea D. on October 19, 2007, 04:09:29 PM
I learned how to make a Helluva caucasian.
I learn how to abide.

And obviously i learn that  I can die with a smile on my
                         face without feelin' like the good
                         Lord gypped me.   :)
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: Yeah... on October 21, 2007, 01:41:58 PM
Ive learned...uh, er, yeah...
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: Pigs in Blanket on January 06, 2010, 11:12:31 PM
I've learned that when reactionaries and other members of the square community try and get you down, you can always say fuck it and be happy.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: Matt the Walrus on January 07, 2010, 12:00:30 AM
I learned that standards have fallen in adult entertainment.
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Post by: not_exactly_a_lightweight on January 07, 2010, 03:16:07 PM
I learned that Vietnam relates to just about everything, in a way.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: FuckinA on January 12, 2010, 11:11:22 AM
I learned shit, I was to busy occupying various administration buildings, bowling, smokin' Thai stick.

Take it easy, I know you will.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: BikerDude on January 12, 2010, 11:58:52 AM
Oh, you know, the usual.  Bowl. 
Drive around.  The occasional acid flashback.

Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: Bartender on January 12, 2010, 12:36:10 PM
I learned that Souix City Sarsaparilla is a good one.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: not_exactly_a_lightweight on January 12, 2010, 09:21:06 PM
A nice quiet beach community to stay out of.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: Bartender on January 13, 2010, 10:29:55 AM
That it's a male myth about feminists that they hate sex. 
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: triviadude on January 26, 2010, 01:38:26 AM
Never take advice from your PTSD addled Vietnam vet buddy.  They view everything as matters of lines in the sand and taming unchecked agression

This whole thing started because Walter managed to talk Dude into doing something very undudelike.  Going to the Big Lebowski and making a beef over the rug. 

I'm grateful that we got to go along for the ride and see something ever bit as stupefying as the queen in her damned undies.  But was it worth it for the characters involved?  Some nihilist chick lost her toe, Walter lost his dirty undies, and the Dude lost his consciousness several times and a beverage or two.   Donnie croaked, but I don't know if you can attribute that solely to events since he might have a heart attack regardless of whether there was a confrontation with the Nihilists in the parking lot.

And unfortunately (or just punishment depending on your point of view) the Big Lebowski didn't lose his wife. 

What you lose, you can never really get back.  No use pining over rugs.  Best to just keep on trudging on and abide. 
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: Bartender on January 26, 2010, 04:01:10 PM
That the LAPD sometimes finds these stolen cars.
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Post by: SouthernDude on January 26, 2010, 06:28:05 PM
I learned that you can never trust a known pornographer who gives you a drink telling you that he will pay some percentage of money dewed.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: not_exactly_a_lightweight on January 26, 2010, 06:54:55 PM
Fuck the tournament!
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Post by: Bartender on January 26, 2010, 08:19:41 PM
I learned the In-and-Out Burger is on Camrose.
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Post by: not_exactly_a_lightweight on January 27, 2010, 01:25:18 AM
I thought it was on Radford
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Post by: FuckinA on January 27, 2010, 11:49:57 AM
Think I learned most that, how bad the plain crashes into the mountain, it never helps to become uptight about anything. Just stay cool, relax, take it easy. There is never a reason to become undude.
This site helps with that as wel, cause it makes you realise that there are many dudes out there, who will take it easy, even if you won't!
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: Bartender on January 27, 2010, 12:25:36 PM
Quote from: not_exactly_a_lightweight on January 27, 2010, 01:25:18 AM
I thought it was on Radford

Arthur Digby Sellers house is on Radford.  Ever hear of a little show called "Branded"?
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: not_exactly_a_lightweight on January 27, 2010, 09:13:12 PM
Who the fuck is Arthur Digby Sellers?
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: Grayrobeddude on February 06, 2010, 04:56:38 PM
I learned that Bunny can't blow that far.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: not_exactly_a_lightweight on February 06, 2010, 10:57:56 PM
She can blow, and Brandt must have watched before, did you get that impression?
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: The Strumpet on February 06, 2010, 11:12:58 PM
That even when your in a fuckin' iron lung in your own private residence, man, they will STILL ask you if you're fuckin' writing!  :o
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: DigitalBuddha on February 20, 2010, 11:10:52 PM
Quote from: not_exactly_a_lightweight on January 27, 2010, 09:13:12 PM
Who the fuck is Arthur Digby Sellers?

Bulk of the series, dude.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: not_exactly_a_lightweight on February 21, 2010, 05:21:29 PM
You can't go out looking for a job dressed like that..
on a weekday
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: DigitalBuddha on February 22, 2010, 12:54:16 AM
Quote from: not_exactly_a_lightweight on February 21, 2010, 05:21:29 PM
You can't go out looking for a job dressed like that..
on a weekday

What, ahh, what day is this? Is this...?
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: Bartender on March 19, 2010, 02:32:14 PM
That just because we may be bereaved, that doesn't make us saps.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: not_exactly_a_lightweight on March 19, 2010, 07:19:21 PM
Yes sir.  It is our most modestly priced receptacle.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: The Strumpet on March 19, 2010, 10:10:50 PM
Quote from: not_exactly_a_lightweight on February 06, 2010, 10:57:56 PM
She can blow, and Brandt must have watched before, did you get that impression?
Brandt's only in it for the nail polish fumes.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: The Strumpet on March 19, 2010, 10:13:31 PM
Quote from: Grayrobeddude on February 06, 2010, 04:56:38 PM
I learned that Bunny can't blow that far.

That's true.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: Zen Dog on October 14, 2010, 08:59:11 PM
Shit happens.It don't mean nothing.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: DigitalBuddha on October 14, 2010, 09:13:32 PM
Metallica, bunch of assholes.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: meekon5 on October 15, 2010, 05:38:31 AM
Quote from: digitalbuddha on October 14, 2010, 09:13:32 PM
Metallica, bunch of assholes.

Fucking worked that one out before I saw TBL.

Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: DigitalBuddha on October 16, 2010, 02:16:24 AM
Quote from: meekon5 on October 15, 2010, 05:38:31 AM
Quote from: digitalbuddha on October 14, 2010, 09:13:32 PM
Metallica, bunch of assholes.

Fucking worked that one out before I saw TBL.



Yeah, man, for sure; Metallica.....polluting the human gene pool.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: meekon5 on October 18, 2010, 07:18:31 AM
Quote from: digitalbuddha on October 16, 2010, 02:16:24 AM
Quote from: meekon5 on October 15, 2010, 05:38:31 AM
Quote from: digitalbuddha on October 14, 2010, 09:13:32 PM
Metallica, bunch of assholes.

Fucking worked that one out before I saw TBL.



Yeah, man, for sure; Metallica.....polluting the human gene pool.

If not polluting definatly swimming at the shallow end.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: DigitalBuddha on October 18, 2010, 09:53:20 PM
Quote from: meekon5 on October 18, 2010, 07:18:31 AM
Quote from: digitalbuddha on October 16, 2010, 02:16:24 AM
Quote from: meekon5 on October 15, 2010, 05:38:31 AM
Quote from: digitalbuddha on October 14, 2010, 09:13:32 PM
Metallica, bunch of assholes.

Fucking worked that one out before I saw TBL.



Yeah, man, for sure; Metallica.....polluting the human gene pool.

If not polluting definatly swimming at the shallow end.

Ha! Yup, human paraquats, mang.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: Busmum on November 08, 2010, 02:01:26 AM
i learned 2 things...

i'm an affirmed coen brothers fan...

...and there is absolutely no point in me trying to watch a movie after 8 pm. the corollary to this is, it's just better to have it on dvd.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: jellebowski on February 08, 2011, 08:33:30 PM
I learned that drinking a lot of white russians can make you end up with your head in the toilet. Actually had to go trough the experience a few times before I could believe it.

Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: DigitalBuddha on February 08, 2011, 08:47:39 PM
Quote from: jellebowski on February 08, 2011, 08:33:30 PM
I learned that drinking a lot of white russians can make you end up with your head in the toilet. Actually had to go trough the experience a few times before I could believe it.



Nothing like a quality education.  ;D  Best thing I ever learned about the consumption of alcohol is that if you drink 16 oat sodas in a small span of time and try to walk there is a fucking good chance you might spill a few drops out of the 17th oat soda. It's a law of nature.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: jellebowski on February 08, 2011, 08:48:46 PM
I love it when science meets religion, man! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: jellebowski on February 08, 2011, 08:50:33 PM
Ow, also: toes are overrated.
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Post by: cckeiser on February 08, 2011, 10:18:37 PM
Toes?! You want a toe? I can get you a toe...with nail polish.
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Post by: jellebowski on February 08, 2011, 10:24:48 PM
Hey, as long as they aren't gonna kill the poor woman, I'm down with that toe.
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Post by: Outer Element on February 08, 2011, 10:44:06 PM
I learned that there are other Branded fans out there <sniffle>. Theme song still gives me a lift: "What do you do if you're branded,

AND YOU KNOW YOU'RE A DUDE!"
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Post by: cckeiser on February 08, 2011, 10:53:06 PM
Quote from: jellebowski on February 08, 2011, 10:24:48 PM
Hey, as long as they aren't gonna kill the poor woman, I'm down with that toe.


(http://thejoyfactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/green-toes.jpg)

Image from: http://thejoyfactor.com/category/authenticity/
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: DigitalBuddha on February 08, 2011, 11:10:41 PM
I learned that dark beer, a decent whore and a Creedence tape are just as good as wine, women and song any day of the week.


.........what I don't know is what day this is.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: jellebowski on February 09, 2011, 12:01:53 AM
eh.. Dude... Today is allready the third... Just slip the rent under the door. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: Landshark on February 09, 2011, 12:51:50 AM
You have to take things one day at a time, treat your friends well, bowl to let off some steam, and keep in touch with a woman who has her friend punch you then takes your new rug, good things might happen.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: DigitalBuddha on February 09, 2011, 01:00:44 AM
Quote from: jellebowski on February 09, 2011, 12:01:53 AM
eh.. Dude... Today is allready the third... Just slip the rent under the door. ;)
Oh, ahhh, ok, cool.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: DigitalBuddha on February 09, 2011, 01:04:49 AM
Quote from: Landshark on February 09, 2011, 12:51:50 AM
You have to take things one day at a time, treat your friends well, bowl to let off some steam, and keep in touch with a woman who has her friend punch you then takes your new rug, good things might happen.

Keeping in touch with the female form, fucking eh.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: Homebrew on February 11, 2011, 01:09:40 PM
 I learned the secret to bowling is golf
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: Michael68 on February 13, 2011, 04:39:13 AM
I don't know whether I learned this per se from Big L, but once I make a decision and go forward, I do not regret, I do not think back. What's done is done. You gotta make choices and decisions. Decide, then go.
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Post by: cckeiser on February 13, 2011, 02:50:00 PM
Quote from: Michael68 on February 13, 2011, 04:39:13 AM
I don't know whether I learned this per se from Big L, but once I make a decision and go forward, I do not regret, I do not think back. What's done is done. You gotta make choices and decisions. Decide, then go.

it's all water under the bridge, and we do enter the semis....am I wrong? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: DigitalBuddha on February 13, 2011, 04:11:43 PM
Saturday I re-learned that being dude like involves doing absolutely fucking nothing, and doing it well.
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Post by: meekon5 on February 14, 2011, 08:07:22 AM
Quote from: Michael68 on February 13, 2011, 04:39:13 AM
I don't know whether I learned this per se from Big L, but once I make a decision and go forward, I do not regret, I do not think back. What's done is done. You gotta make choices and decisions. Decide, then go.

I have to agree. Regret nothing, no matter how badly it turned out, all my past actions add up to the person I am now, and inform my next mistake decision to move forward.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: Zen Dog on February 14, 2011, 02:59:09 PM
Some days you're up.some days you're down.Why worry, it don't mean nothing.
You have to count your blessings. I kinda regret choosing the former Mrs Zen Dog over the Navy,leaving before I'd had a chance to go anywhere but if I hadn't left when I did,I wouldn't be driving trains.By now,I'd have been obliged to have taken propper employment and, Heaven forbid, actually have to work for a living.Please excuse the language.By the way,I was throwing rocks last night. 3 strikes in a row.Count your blessings and take it easy.
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: CyberDude on March 09, 2011, 03:20:30 PM
I learned that I am OK the way I am, and nothing is wrong with me because of the way I am.

I never had the appetite for competition, acquisition of wealth or the need to do much. Just exist and enjoy what I do have. So many people in this world would tell me that's wrong!! Money and wealth is all that matters.

But this movie (and Jeff Bridges himself by the way)
inspired me to not worry about such things and just accept who I am. TAKE IT EASY!!

Thank you The Big Lebowski!!
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: Abideist on March 09, 2011, 10:52:12 PM
I learned that there are other people besides me who can just say "fuck it".
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: WillotheDude on March 10, 2011, 04:48:15 AM
The thing I learned most from this film was that no matter where life takes me - strikes and gutters, ups and downs - if I ultimately stay true to myself and not give a fuck about what anyone else thinks of me I will be happy no matter what and so I abide.

Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: Peepo on March 17, 2011, 05:57:01 PM
I learned that it's like, er, you know, it's like Lenin said....
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: cckeiser on March 17, 2011, 10:32:01 PM
Quote from: Peepo on March 17, 2011, 05:57:01 PM
I learned that it's like, er, you know, it's like Lenin said....
Yeah dude, you look for the person who will benefit and you will...uh...you know  what I am try to say...
Welcome to the forum dude! ;)
Smoke em if you got em! 8)
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: Hominid on August 30, 2011, 04:47:27 PM
I learned I like White Russians.
I learned to take'r easy a bit more.
I learned that I keep learnin' somethin' new every time I watch that durned movie...
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: Dudenheimer on September 15, 2011, 09:28:22 AM
I learned that when I say "I'll be there man"..... I WILL be there.
That even when I am being threatened by Nihilists, Big Shot Pornographer thugs, and my car is worn to hell and back....
I will be at practice. :-D
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: Hominid on September 15, 2011, 02:37:35 PM
Too many strands, man... like trying to find reverse on a Soviet tank...
Title: Re: So what have you learned from The Big Lebowski
Post by: Hominid on September 15, 2011, 03:00:12 PM
LOL!!!!