The Big Lebowski and ... "The Dude Abides", what does it mean?
06-13-11 | 09:33 PM
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The Big Lebowski and ... "The Dude Abides", what does it mean?
So recently I was looking for my The Big Lebowski dvd and I flat out cannot find it, its gone! Anyhow, I wanted to see it because I recently pre-ordered the blu-ray and I have not seen the movie in awhile so I forget, when the Dude says "The Dude abides." what is he talking about? For some reason this line crossed my mind while I was looking for the dvd this afternoon. 
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(BTW a quick search on Amazon pulls up a bunch LINK)
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06-13-11 | 09:47 PM
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It means he ain't no holla back girl.
06-13-11 | 11:54 PM
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Re: The Big Lebowski and ... "The Dude Abides", what does it mean?
Beyond what gmanca said, throughout the film, the Dude repeats phrases/words he has heard others use. In this case, the rich Lebowski earlier said "I will not abide another toe".
06-14-11 | 07:24 AM
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It ties the whole movie together.
06-14-11 | 09:56 AM
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^^^My neighbor's 2010 Porche is gonna get one^^^ of those if I find out he stole my Big Lebowski dvd.
Geez, its gonna be August 17th or so before I can see The Big Lebowski again! I hope the blu-ray kicks ass and I really hope its loaded with a ton of new extras.
06-14-11 | 10:38 AM
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His name's Lebowski? That's your name, Dude!
06-14-11 | 11:05 AM
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I was born and raised in Minnesota and so were the Coen brothers. This is a big part of why us Minnesotans love their movies so much..... especially The Big Lebowski and Fargo. 
When I first saw Fargo I did not know who the Coen brothers were but after seeing it I was like a Minnesotan had to have been involved in making this film! ....and sure enough!
When I first saw Fargo I did not know who the Coen brothers were but after seeing it I was like a Minnesotan had to have been involved in making this film! ....and sure enough!
06-14-11 | 11:23 AM
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And stay away from my special...my fucking lady friend, man!
In all the times I've watched it with people (including the time I saw it in a movie theater a few weeks ago), I've never felt the callback where The Dude yells "Where's the fucking money, Lebowski?" gets enough laughs.
In all the times I've watched it with people (including the time I saw it in a movie theater a few weeks ago), I've never felt the callback where The Dude yells "Where's the fucking money, Lebowski?" gets enough laughs.
06-14-11 | 11:26 AM
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I was born and raised in Minnesota and so were the Coen brothers. This is a big part of why us Minnesotans love their movies so much..... especially The Big Lebowski and Fargo. When I first saw Fargo I did not know who the Coen brothers were but after seeing it I was like a Minnesotan had to have been involved in making this film! ....and sure enough!
When I first saw Fargo I did not know who the Coen brothers were but after seeing it I was like a Minnesotan had to have been involved in making this film! ....and sure enough!
06-14-11 | 11:28 AM
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Who the fuck are the Knudsens?
Honestly, I never got that until you just said it; it's such a common phrasing that you don't realize it's another reuse by the Dude.
Honestly, I never got that until you just said it; it's such a common phrasing that you don't realize it's another reuse by the Dude.
06-14-11 | 11:41 AM
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