Hey Dude! Whatcha think o' this?

CaboWaboAddict · 9th December 2004, 21:29

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Dude, you’ve got to read this.
A linguist from the University of Pittsburgh has published a scholarly paper deconstructing and deciphering the word “dude,” contending it is much more than a catchall for lazy, inarticulate surfers, skaters, slackers and teenagers.

Here is the whole article, dude!

All I can say is: DUDE!

Mrs_Mia_Wallace · 9th December 2004, 21:34

Hm, I have to admit that I never use that word when speaking - although an English guy asked me if I was from California yesterday

Mia

protegechris · 9th December 2004, 21:51

Because all the hot chicks are in california.

Dude, I saw this on MSN dude.

fwgx · 9th December 2004, 21:58

I say "thanks dude" a lot. But I think I may use it more. I really shouldn't have watched that film.

9th December 2004, 21:51	#3
protegechris Forum Queen Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 6,635	Because all the hot chicks are in california. Dude, I saw this on MSN dude. yeah, i'm back.

9th December 2004, 21:58	#4
fwgx Rudolf the Red. (Forum King) Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 9,314	I say "thanks dude" a lot. But I think I may use it more. I really shouldn't have watched that film. "We think science is interesting and if you disagree, you can fuck off."

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Mrs_Mia_Wallace has a crush on Bilbo (Forum Queen) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: The starting points at a racetrack. Posts: 3,060	Hm, I have to admit that I never use that word when speaking - although an English guy asked me if I was from California yesterday Mia