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If everybody was a Dude...

• Who would build the bowling alleys?
• Who would manufacture the Kahlua?

Like, whoa.  I'm gonna have a nap...

Quote from: roystonlodge on October 23, 2008, 12:25:45 PM
If everybody was a Dude...

• Who would build the bowling alleys?
• Who would manufacture the Kahlua?

Jackie Treehorn.

Quote from: digitalbuddha on October 24, 2008, 12:22:27 AM

Quote from: roystonlodge on October 23, 2008, 12:25:45 PM
If everybody was a Dude...

• Who would build the bowling alleys?
• Who would manufacture the Kahlua?

Jackie Treehorn.

, far out man....

Clearly, Arthur Digby Sellers...he created 156 bowling companies, thats the bulk of the companies.

Quote from: roystonlodge on October 23, 2008, 12:25:45 PM
If everybody was a Dude...

• Who would build the bowling alleys?
• Who would manufacture the Kahlua?

Like, whoa.  I'm gonna have a nap...

The Big Lebowski, and without the use of his legs.

Seriously, you really raise a good question. I don't think most people can be a Dude, in the same way most people can't be a Buddha or a Christ or a what-have-you.

However, we can all be aware that, although we gotta find a way to make rent money for Marty, we gotta make sure we take time to listen to the whale songs, too.

Maybe the real answer is that a Dude wouldn't even ask the question.  Only a Big Lebowski asks questions like that.

It's like the old philosophical riddle, much beloved by cynics and nihilists, "If Jesus and Satan played poker, who would win?" 

The standard answer is that Satan would win because he'd cheat and Jesus wouldn't be able to catch Satan in the act of cheating without somehow cheating as well.  This supposedly proves that Jesus (and therefore God) is fallible.

But the real answer is, "Jesus wouldn't gamble."  (Much like a Dude, if put in that situation, would probably just say "fuck it".)

So, now that I think about it more, maybe the real answer is, "bowling alleys will get built.  Kahlua will be manufactured.  Take 'er easy with all the questions."

Like, why was Kahlua invented?  Was it because a bunch of guys in suits were sitting around a boardroom thinking, "what's the best way for us to make a lot of money?  Let's start selling a coffee-flavoured liqueur!"  Of course not!  It was invented cuz some Dude was playin' round with beverages and found that it was a righteous beverage, so he made more and shared it with others (at a reasonable price).  Or maybe it wasn't.  I didn't bother Googling the origin of Kahlua.  The point is, it's not "work" if you enjoy doing it and if your actions bring joy to others.

Like, say a Dude lives somewhere where there are no bowling alleys.  Would a Dude resign himself to a life with no bowling, or would he just build a bowling alley?  Would the act of building a bowling alley disqualify him from being a Dude?  Of course not, because he's engaged in the act of building the bowling alley ON HIS OWN TERMS.  He's not being FORCED to build the bowling alley.  He's in a state of Dudeish bliss WHILE he's building the bowling alley.

According to the sacred text, The Dude is the laziest man in Los Angeles County.  But I contend that does not make him "absolutely" lazy.  After all, he does engage in actions within the narrative of the sacred text.  He never would have made the journey to the Big Lebowski's house if Dudeism required perfect laziness.  He would have just said, "fuck it" and resigned himself to a bare floor.  But that would require a level of asceticism that I contend is actually CONTRARY to the ideals of Dudeism.  Dudeism doesn't require that we impose suffering upon ourselves just for the sake of being lazy.  Laziness is a means to an end, not an end unto itself.  If laziness requires suffering, then laziness is not the correct course of action.  What makes Dudeism different from other philosophies is that it accepts and promotes laziness as an OPTION, while most other philosophies label it a sin.  But Dudeism does not proclaim that laziness is an IMPERATIVE. 

In fact, the very act of labelling anything as an imperative would seem to be contrary to the ideals of Dudeism.  After all, Dudes don't try to impose their beliefs on others.

As such, I content that "absolute" laziness is not a requirement of Dudeism.  If it were, this web site wouldn't even exist.  Luckily, the webmaster ENJOYS administering this web site, and as such enters a state of Dudeish bliss when administering it, thereby bringing joy to the rest of us aspiring Dudes.

I'd say that only a Big Lebowski would look at Dudeism and focus on the laziness.  That's missing the whole POINT of Dudeism, and missing the point is, presumedly, what makes someone a Big Lebowski!

Like, the trappings of the Big Lebowski's life (big house, lots of money, trophy wife) aren't what makes him unDude.  It's how the way his lives his life obviously doesn't make him happy.  It's how he's constantly compelled to manipulate others in order to maintain his way of life, even though it obviously doesn't make him happy.  He doesn't exist in a state of Dudeish bliss.

There are immensely rich business-owners who, one could argue, do live in states of Dudeish bliss.  Alex Tilley (the creator of the Tilley Hat) for example.  The guy just wanted a decent hat for when he went sailing.  Since no company made a hat he liked, he invented his own and started selling it, allowing him to make enough money that he can go sailing whenever he wants while wearing a decent hat.  He doesn't like the boring, math-intensive side of the business world, so he leaves that bit to other people who enjoy doing it.  Very Dude.

So, to make a very long story very short, I apologize for even asking the question in the first place.  It was very unDude of me.

Who would invest into meaningful dialogue,... or character, in adult entertainment?

Quote from: roystonlodge on October 31, 2008, 11:42:12 AM
Maybe the real answer is that a Dude wouldn't even ask the question.  Only a Big Lebowski asks questions like that.

It's like the old philosophical riddle, much beloved by cynics and nihilists, "If Jesus and Satan played poker, who would win?" 

The standard answer is that Satan would win because he'd cheat and Jesus wouldn't be able to catch Satan in the act of cheating without somehow cheating as well.  This supposedly proves that Jesus (and therefore God) is fallible.

But the real answer is, "Jesus wouldn't gamble."  (Much like a Dude, if put in that situation, would probably just say "fuck it".)

So, now that I think about it more, maybe the real answer is, "bowling alleys will get built.  Kahlua will be manufactured.  Take 'er easy with all the questions."

Like, why was Kahlua invented?  Was it because a bunch of guys in suits were sitting around a boardroom thinking, "what's the best way for us to make a lot of money?  Let's start selling a coffee-flavoured liqueur!"  Of course not!  It was invented cuz some Dude was playin' round with beverages and found that it was a righteous beverage, so he made more and shared it with others (at a reasonable price).  Or maybe it wasn't.  I didn't bother Googling the origin of Kahlua.  The point is, it's not "work" if you enjoy doing it and if your actions bring joy to others.

Like, say a Dude lives somewhere where there are no bowling alleys.  Would a Dude resign himself to a life with no bowling, or would he just build a bowling alley?  Would the act of building a bowling alley disqualify him from being a Dude?  Of course not, because he's engaged in the act of building the bowling alley ON HIS OWN TERMS.  He's not being FORCED to build the bowling alley.  He's in a state of Dudeish bliss WHILE he's building the bowling alley.

According to the sacred text, The Dude is the laziest man in Los Angeles County.  But I contend that does not make him "absolutely" lazy.  After all, he does engage in actions within the narrative of the sacred text.  He never would have made the journey to the Big Lebowski's house if Dudeism required perfect laziness.  He would have just said, "fuck it" and resigned himself to a bare floor.  But that would require a level of asceticism that I contend is actually CONTRARY to the ideals of Dudeism.  Dudeism doesn't require that we impose suffering upon ourselves just for the sake of being lazy.  Laziness is a means to an end, not an end unto itself.  If laziness requires suffering, then laziness is not the correct course of action.  What makes Dudeism different from other philosophies is that it accepts and promotes laziness as an OPTION, while most other philosophies label it a sin.  But Dudeism does not proclaim that laziness is an IMPERATIVE. 

In fact, the very act of labelling anything as an imperative would seem to be contrary to the ideals of Dudeism.  After all, Dudes don't try to impose their beliefs on others.

As such, I content that "absolute" laziness is not a requirement of Dudeism.  If it were, this web site wouldn't even exist.  Luckily, the webmaster ENJOYS administering this web site, and as such enters a state of Dudeish bliss when administering it, thereby bringing joy to the rest of us aspiring Dudes.

I'd say that only a Big Lebowski would look at Dudeism and focus on the laziness.  That's missing the whole POINT of Dudeism, and missing the point is, presumedly, what makes someone a Big Lebowski!

Like, the trappings of the Big Lebowski's life (big house, lots of money, trophy wife) aren't what makes him unDude.  It's how the way his lives his life obviously doesn't make him happy.  It's how he's constantly compelled to manipulate others in order to maintain his way of life, even though it obviously doesn't make him happy.  He doesn't exist in a state of Dudeish bliss.

There are immensely rich business-owners who, one could argue, do live in states of Dudeish bliss.  Alex Tilley (the creator of the Tilley Hat) for example.  The guy just wanted a decent hat for when he went sailing.  Since no company made a hat he liked, he invented his own and started selling it, allowing him to make enough money that he can go sailing whenever he wants while wearing a decent hat.  He doesn't like the boring, math-intensive side of the business world, so he leaves that bit to other people who enjoy doing it.  Very Dude.

So, to make a very long story very short, I apologize for even asking the question in the first place.  It was very unDude of me.

What's wrong with roystonlodge, Dude?

Quote from: brandt on October 31, 2008, 10:09:07 PM

Quote from: roystonlodge on October 31, 2008, 11:42:12 AM
Maybe the real answer is that a Dude wouldn't even ask the question.  Only a Big Lebowski asks questions like that.

It's like the old philosophical riddle, much beloved by cynics and nihilists, "If Jesus and Satan played poker, who would win?" 

The standard answer is that Satan would win because he'd cheat and Jesus wouldn't be able to catch Satan in the act of cheating without somehow cheating as well.  This supposedly proves that Jesus (and therefore God) is fallible.

But the real answer is, "Jesus wouldn't gamble."  (Much like a Dude, if put in that situation, would probably just say "fuck it".)

So, now that I think about it more, maybe the real answer is, "bowling alleys will get built.  Kahlua will be manufactured.  Take 'er easy with all the questions."

Like, why was Kahlua invented?  Was it because a bunch of guys in suits were sitting around a boardroom thinking, "what's the best way for us to make a lot of money?  Let's start selling a coffee-flavoured liqueur!"  Of course not!  It was invented cuz some Dude was playin' round with beverages and found that it was a righteous beverage, so he made more and shared it with others (at a reasonable price).  Or maybe it wasn't.  I didn't bother Googling the origin of Kahlua.  The point is, it's not "work" if you enjoy doing it and if your actions bring joy to others.

Like, say a Dude lives somewhere where there are no bowling alleys.  Would a Dude resign himself to a life with no bowling, or would he just build a bowling alley?  Would the act of building a bowling alley disqualify him from being a Dude?  Of course not, because he's engaged in the act of building the bowling alley ON HIS OWN TERMS.  He's not being FORCED to build the bowling alley.  He's in a state of Dudeish bliss WHILE he's building the bowling alley.

According to the sacred text, The Dude is the laziest man in Los Angeles County.  But I contend that does not make him "absolutely" lazy.  After all, he does engage in actions within the narrative of the sacred text.  He never would have made the journey to the Big Lebowski's house if Dudeism required perfect laziness.  He would have just said, "fuck it" and resigned himself to a bare floor.  But that would require a level of asceticism that I contend is actually CONTRARY to the ideals of Dudeism.  Dudeism doesn't require that we impose suffering upon ourselves just for the sake of being lazy.  Laziness is a means to an end, not an end unto itself.  If laziness requires suffering, then laziness is not the correct course of action.  What makes Dudeism different from other philosophies is that it accepts and promotes laziness as an OPTION, while most other philosophies label it a sin.  But Dudeism does not proclaim that laziness is an IMPERATIVE. 

In fact, the very act of labelling anything as an imperative would seem to be contrary to the ideals of Dudeism.  After all, Dudes don't try to impose their beliefs on others.

As such, I content that "absolute" laziness is not a requirement of Dudeism.  If it were, this web site wouldn't even exist.  Luckily, the webmaster ENJOYS administering this web site, and as such enters a state of Dudeish bliss when administering it, thereby bringing joy to the rest of us aspiring Dudes.

I'd say that only a Big Lebowski would look at Dudeism and focus on the laziness.  That's missing the whole POINT of Dudeism, and missing the point is, presumedly, what makes someone a Big Lebowski!

Like, the trappings of the Big Lebowski's life (big house, lots of money, trophy wife) aren't what makes him unDude.  It's how the way his lives his life obviously doesn't make him happy.  It's how he's constantly compelled to manipulate others in order to maintain his way of life, even though it obviously doesn't make him happy.  He doesn't exist in a state of Dudeish bliss.

There are immensely rich business-owners who, one could argue, do live in states of Dudeish bliss.  Alex Tilley (the creator of the Tilley Hat) for example.  The guy just wanted a decent hat for when he went sailing.  Since no company made a hat he liked, he invented his own and started selling it, allowing him to make enough money that he can go sailing whenever he wants while wearing a decent hat.  He doesn't like the boring, math-intensive side of the business world, so he leaves that bit to other people who enjoy doing it.  Very Dude.

So, to make a very long story very short, I apologize for even asking the question in the first place.  It was very unDude of me.

What's wrong with roystonlodge, Dude?

We're sympathising here, brandt.

Quote from: SmokeytheBuddha on November 01, 2008, 08:37:03 AM

Quote from: brandt on October 31, 2008, 10:09:07 PM

Quote from: roystonlodge on October 31, 2008, 11:42:12 AM
Maybe the real answer is that a Dude wouldn't even ask the question.  Only a Big Lebowski asks questions like that.

It's like the old philosophical riddle, much beloved by cynics and nihilists, "If Jesus and Satan played poker, who would win?" 

The standard answer is that Satan would win because he'd cheat and Jesus wouldn't be able to catch Satan in the act of cheating without somehow cheating as well.  This supposedly proves that Jesus (and therefore God) is fallible.

But the real answer is, "Jesus wouldn't gamble."  (Much like a Dude, if put in that situation, would probably just say "fuck it".)

So, now that I think about it more, maybe the real answer is, "bowling alleys will get built.  Kahlua will be manufactured.  Take 'er easy with all the questions."

Like, why was Kahlua invented?  Was it because a bunch of guys in suits were sitting around a boardroom thinking, "what's the best way for us to make a lot of money?  Let's start selling a coffee-flavoured liqueur!"  Of course not!  It was invented cuz some Dude was playin' round with beverages and found that it was a righteous beverage, so he made more and shared it with others (at a reasonable price).  Or maybe it wasn't.  I didn't bother Googling the origin of Kahlua.  The point is, it's not "work" if you enjoy doing it and if your actions bring joy to others.

Like, say a Dude lives somewhere where there are no bowling alleys.  Would a Dude resign himself to a life with no bowling, or would he just build a bowling alley?  Would the act of building a bowling alley disqualify him from being a Dude?  Of course not, because he's engaged in the act of building the bowling alley ON HIS OWN TERMS.  He's not being FORCED to build the bowling alley.  He's in a state of Dudeish bliss WHILE he's building the bowling alley.

According to the sacred text, The Dude is the laziest man in Los Angeles County.  But I contend that does not make him "absolutely" lazy.  After all, he does engage in actions within the narrative of the sacred text.  He never would have made the journey to the Big Lebowski's house if Dudeism required perfect laziness.  He would have just said, "fuck it" and resigned himself to a bare floor.  But that would require a level of asceticism that I contend is actually CONTRARY to the ideals of Dudeism.  Dudeism doesn't require that we impose suffering upon ourselves just for the sake of being lazy.  Laziness is a means to an end, not an end unto itself.  If laziness requires suffering, then laziness is not the correct course of action.  What makes Dudeism different from other philosophies is that it accepts and promotes laziness as an OPTION, while most other philosophies label it a sin.  But Dudeism does not proclaim that laziness is an IMPERATIVE. 

In fact, the very act of labelling anything as an imperative would seem to be contrary to the ideals of Dudeism.  After all, Dudes don't try to impose their beliefs on others.

As such, I content that "absolute" laziness is not a requirement of Dudeism.  If it were, this web site wouldn't even exist.  Luckily, the webmaster ENJOYS administering this web site, and as such enters a state of Dudeish bliss when administering it, thereby bringing joy to the rest of us aspiring Dudes.

I'd say that only a Big Lebowski would look at Dudeism and focus on the laziness.  That's missing the whole POINT of Dudeism, and missing the point is, presumedly, what makes someone a Big Lebowski!

Like, the trappings of the Big Lebowski's life (big house, lots of money, trophy wife) aren't what makes him unDude.  It's how the way his lives his life obviously doesn't make him happy.  It's how he's constantly compelled to manipulate others in order to maintain his way of life, even though it obviously doesn't make him happy.  He doesn't exist in a state of Dudeish bliss.

There are immensely rich business-owners who, one could argue, do live in states of Dudeish bliss.  Alex Tilley (the creator of the Tilley Hat) for example.  The guy just wanted a decent hat for when he went sailing.  Since no company made a hat he liked, he invented his own and started selling it, allowing him to make enough money that he can go sailing whenever he wants while wearing a decent hat.  He doesn't like the boring, math-intensive side of the business world, so he leaves that bit to other people who enjoy doing it.  Very Dude.

So, to make a very long story very short, I apologize for even asking the question in the first place.  It was very unDude of me.

What's wrong with roystonlodge, Dude?

We're sympathising here, brandt.

He´s cracking

Quote from: roystonlodge on October 31, 2008, 11:42:12 AM
Maybe the real answer is that a Dude wouldn't even ask the question.  Only a Big Lebowski asks questions like that.

It's like the old philosophical riddle, much beloved by cynics and nihilists, "If Jesus and Satan played poker, who would win?" 

The standard answer is that Satan would win because he'd cheat and Jesus wouldn't be able to catch Satan in the act of cheating without somehow cheating as well.  This supposedly proves that Jesus (and therefore God) is fallible.

But the real answer is, "Jesus wouldn't gamble."  (Much like a Dude, if put in that situation, would probably just say "fuck it".)

So, now that I think about it more, maybe the real answer is, "bowling alleys will get built.  Kahlua will be manufactured.  Take 'er easy with all the questions."

Like, why was Kahlua invented?  Was it because a bunch of guys in suits were sitting around a boardroom thinking, "what's the best way for us to make a lot of money?  Let's start selling a coffee-flavoured liqueur!"  Of course not!  It was invented cuz some Dude was playin' round with beverages and found that it was a righteous beverage, so he made more and shared it with others (at a reasonable price).  Or maybe it wasn't.  I didn't bother Googling the origin of Kahlua.  The point is, it's not "work" if you enjoy doing it and if your actions bring joy to others.

Like, say a Dude lives somewhere where there are no bowling alleys.  Would a Dude resign himself to a life with no bowling, or would he just build a bowling alley?  Would the act of building a bowling alley disqualify him from being a Dude?  Of course not, because he's engaged in the act of building the bowling alley ON HIS OWN TERMS.  He's not being FORCED to build the bowling alley.  He's in a state of Dudeish bliss WHILE he's building the bowling alley.

According to the sacred text, The Dude is the laziest man in Los Angeles County.  But I contend that does not make him "absolutely" lazy.  After all, he does engage in actions within the narrative of the sacred text.  He never would have made the journey to the Big Lebowski's house if Dudeism required perfect laziness.  He would have just said, "fuck it" and resigned himself to a bare floor.  But that would require a level of asceticism that I contend is actually CONTRARY to the ideals of Dudeism.  Dudeism doesn't require that we impose suffering upon ourselves just for the sake of being lazy.  Laziness is a means to an end, not an end unto itself.  If laziness requires suffering, then laziness is not the correct course of action.  What makes Dudeism different from other philosophies is that it accepts and promotes laziness as an OPTION, while most other philosophies label it a sin.  But Dudeism does not proclaim that laziness is an IMPERATIVE. 

In fact, the very act of labelling anything as an imperative would seem to be contrary to the ideals of Dudeism.  After all, Dudes don't try to impose their beliefs on others.

As such, I content that "absolute" laziness is not a requirement of Dudeism.  If it were, this web site wouldn't even exist.  Luckily, the webmaster ENJOYS administering this web site, and as such enters a state of Dudeish bliss when administering it, thereby bringing joy to the rest of us aspiring Dudes.

I'd say that only a Big Lebowski would look at Dudeism and focus on the laziness.  That's missing the whole POINT of Dudeism, and missing the point is, presumedly, what makes someone a Big Lebowski!

Like, the trappings of the Big Lebowski's life (big house, lots of money, trophy wife) aren't what makes him unDude.  It's how the way his lives his life obviously doesn't make him happy.  It's how he's constantly compelled to manipulate others in order to maintain his way of life, even though it obviously doesn't make him happy.  He doesn't exist in a state of Dudeish bliss.

There are immensely rich business-owners who, one could argue, do live in states of Dudeish bliss.  Alex Tilley (the creator of the Tilley Hat) for example.  The guy just wanted a decent hat for when he went sailing.  Since no company made a hat he liked, he invented his own and started selling it, allowing him to make enough money that he can go sailing whenever he wants while wearing a decent hat.  He doesn't like the boring, math-intensive side of the business world, so he leaves that bit to other people who enjoy doing it.  Very Dude.

So, to make a very long story very short, I apologize for even asking the question in the first place.  It was very unDude of me.

Far fuckin' out

Quote from: roystonlodge on October 31, 2008, 11:42:12 AM
Maybe the real answer is that a Dude wouldn't even ask the question.  Only a Big Lebowski asks questions like that.

It's like the old philosophical riddle, much beloved by cynics and nihilists, "If Jesus and Satan played poker, who would win?" 

The standard answer is that Satan would win because he'd cheat and Jesus wouldn't be able to catch Satan in the act of cheating without somehow cheating as well.  This supposedly proves that Jesus (and therefore God) is fallible.

But the real answer is, "Jesus wouldn't gamble."  (Much like a Dude, if put in that situation, would probably just say "fuck it".)

So, now that I think about it more, maybe the real answer is, "bowling alleys will get built.  Kahlua will be manufactured.  Take 'er easy with all the questions."

Like, why was Kahlua invented?  Was it because a bunch of guys in suits were sitting around a boardroom thinking, "what's the best way for us to make a lot of money?  Let's start selling a coffee-flavoured liqueur!"  Of course not!  It was invented cuz some Dude was playin' round with beverages and found that it was a righteous beverage, so he made more and shared it with others (at a reasonable price).  Or maybe it wasn't.  I didn't bother Googling the origin of Kahlua.  The point is, it's not "work" if you enjoy doing it and if your actions bring joy to others.

Like, say a Dude lives somewhere where there are no bowling alleys.  Would a Dude resign himself to a life with no bowling, or would he just build a bowling alley?  Would the act of building a bowling alley disqualify him from being a Dude?  Of course not, because he's engaged in the act of building the bowling alley ON HIS OWN TERMS.  He's not being FORCED to build the bowling alley.  He's in a state of Dudeish bliss WHILE he's building the bowling alley.

According to the sacred text, The Dude is the laziest man in Los Angeles County.  But I contend that does not make him "absolutely" lazy.  After all, he does engage in actions within the narrative of the sacred text.  He never would have made the journey to the Big Lebowski's house if Dudeism required perfect laziness.  He would have just said, "fuck it" and resigned himself to a bare floor.  But that would require a level of asceticism that I contend is actually CONTRARY to the ideals of Dudeism.  Dudeism doesn't require that we impose suffering upon ourselves just for the sake of being lazy.  Laziness is a means to an end, not an end unto itself.  If laziness requires suffering, then laziness is not the correct course of action.  What makes Dudeism different from other philosophies is that it accepts and promotes laziness as an OPTION, while most other philosophies label it a sin.  But Dudeism does not proclaim that laziness is an IMPERATIVE. 

In fact, the very act of labelling anything as an imperative would seem to be contrary to the ideals of Dudeism.  After all, Dudes don't try to impose their beliefs on others.

As such, I content that "absolute" laziness is not a requirement of Dudeism.  If it were, this web site wouldn't even exist.  Luckily, the webmaster ENJOYS administering this web site, and as such enters a state of Dudeish bliss when administering it, thereby bringing joy to the rest of us aspiring Dudes.

I'd say that only a Big Lebowski would look at Dudeism and focus on the laziness.  That's missing the whole POINT of Dudeism, and missing the point is, presumedly, what makes someone a Big Lebowski!

Like, the trappings of the Big Lebowski's life (big house, lots of money, trophy wife) aren't what makes him unDude.  It's how the way his lives his life obviously doesn't make him happy.  It's how he's constantly compelled to manipulate others in order to maintain his way of life, even though it obviously doesn't make him happy.  He doesn't exist in a state of Dudeish bliss.

There are immensely rich business-owners who, one could argue, do live in states of Dudeish bliss.  Alex Tilley (the creator of the Tilley Hat) for example.  The guy just wanted a decent hat for when he went sailing.  Since no company made a hat he liked, he invented his own and started selling it, allowing him to make enough money that he can go sailing whenever he wants while wearing a decent hat.  He doesn't like the boring, math-intensive side of the business world, so he leaves that bit to other people who enjoy doing it.  Very Dude.

So, to make a very long story very short, I apologize for even asking the question in the first place.  It was very unDude of me.

What's your point, Walter?

The main point is just to stay true to yourself and others. This isn't Christianity, no use converting others or forcing it upon them. Everyone will find their own way to Dudeism and interpret it in there own way. Whether its to be lazy and unemployed (and have no money for booze or drugs) or to go out and achieve!

If someone HAS to make the Kahlua...I will do it.

Quote from: TheGermanNihilist on November 21, 2008, 04:18:42 AM
The main point is just to stay true to yourself and others. This isn't Christianity, no use converting others or forcing it upon them. Everyone will find their own way to Dudeism and interpret it in there own way. Whether its to be lazy and unemployed (and have no money for booze or drugs) or to go out and achieve!

If someone HAS to make the Kahlua...I will do it.

If you successfully do so, I will compensate you to the tune of 10 percent of the recovered sum.

Quote from: Dude1967 on November 27, 2008, 06:39:48 PM

Quote from: TheGermanNihilist on November 21, 2008, 04:18:42 AM
The main point is just to stay true to yourself and others. This isn't Christianity, no use converting others or forcing it upon them. Everyone will find their own way to Dudeism and interpret it in there own way. Whether its to be lazy and unemployed (and have no money for booze or drugs) or to go out and achieve!

If someone HAS to make the Kahlua...I will do it.

If you successfully do so, I will compensate you to the tune of 10 percent of the recovered sum.

Yeah, but what about the rug?

Lets not forget the dude did feed the monkey.  He was a rodie for Metallica.