Real or invented.
“Dude, we need to operate on your brain. You have a subdural hematoma, man!”…
Say what you will about the tenets of National Socialism but at least it’s an ethos!
“Dude, chill.” It may not be received well, but it’s usually good advice.
“Dude, let me drive you home.”
Dude, that looks real sketchy, let’s go smoke a bowl instead.
Dude, these new Monster Energy drinks are dope. We should invest all our savings in their company.
Dude, hold my–no, on second thought, let’s skip having to call 911 this time.
Funny story–they were test-marketing Red Bull in Telluride in the mid-nineties. They had a booth set up with cute girls giving out samples. Why not? I tasted it and said to the poor girl: “This tastes like weasel piss! You’re never going to sell this crap!” I so smart…
“Dude, I think that Ringo guy is just the right drummer for us.”
Dude, don’t.
I’ve been the voice of reason on several occasions.
For the purposes of this thread, we will also except Bro, Buddy, Man, Boss, Your Highness and similar epithets.
“Chinaman is not the preferred, uh. . . Asian- American. Please.”
“I myself dabbled with pacifism at one point. Not in Nam, of course–”
Or El Duderino if you’re not into the whole brevity thing.
That rug really tied the room together.
Dudes, be excellent to each other.*
*I really have no idea if Bill or Ted ever said that in the movies, but they should have!
Sure. But can you get me a toe?
I disagree. Usually the person isn’t all that upset (which is very often why it isn’t received well). And, if they are, their being upset isn’t the actual issue. And it is often said (like with anxiety attacks) in situations where the person cannot just calm down on command.
I’ve definitely observed (or been part of) more situations where it was bad advice than good.
Dude, energy equals mass times speed of light squared.
“Never party with your barber!”
Said circa 1979 by a friend after I commented that I’d never seen anybody with an afro having a bad-hair day.
“Dude ranch” is potentially smart. Can’t think of anything else, though.