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Twenty years of anything is a long time, unless it’s with The Dude from The Big Lebowski. But it’s not just Jeff Bridges in The Big Lebowski who keeps those memories warm, but all the dudes from the movie, from John Goodman and Steve Buscemi to John Turturro and our late great favorites, Philip Seymour Hoffman and David Huddleston. Not to mention some of our favorite leading ladies of the ’90s, Julianne Moore and Tara Reid. And who could forget Flea’s random appearance?
We’re rounding up our favorite quotes and moments from the 20-year-old masterpiece, one that would shape an entire generation of robe-wearing, White Russian-glugging, wise-ass movie lovers. From bowling and weed to drinking and…weed, we’re celebrating the anniversary of anniversaries here. Do you abide?
The next time you have the chance to make a drink and sit back for a quick flick, are you going to keep drinking your sarsparillas and watching reruns of Bridget Jones’s Baby? Or will you join Jeff, John and “fuckin’ Donny” for a night of good dude-liness? We think the choice is clear. If not, this GIF below of John Turturro should help. Do you abide?
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Big Lebowski 20 Years
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"Life Does Not Start & Stop At Your Convenience, You Piece of Shit"
So many of us think our time is more precious than everyone else's. Turns out nobody is special. Act accordingly.
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"Yeah Well, That's Just Like, Uh, Your Opinion, Man"
After decades of poorly opinionated comebacks, we've learned that facts are the only way to make someone come over to your side. Or eat their own words.
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"What in God's Holy Name Are You Blathering on About?"
But mostly, nobody knows what the hell is going on and just want to hear themselves talk.
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"Dude, You're Being Very Undude"
Dude. Being very "undude" is like the worst, and probably the best way to round up how uncool somebody is.
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"Do You Have to Use So Many Cuss Words?"
Sam Elliott is just our fucking hero. Brevity, laconic, terse. These are things we'd be better off having people describe us as. But then again, that's assuming anybody gives enough shits to talk about you that much.
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"This aggression will not stand, man."
If we went to trial, this is probably the only thing we'd ever say. And we'd be acquitted.
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"I've Had a Rough Night, And I Hate the Fucking Eagles"
Appropriate to the times, especially if you're from New England, or if you just love Tom Brady, which it seems everyone does.
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"Goodnight, Sweet Prince."
Steve Buscemi always gave us the creeps growing up, but John Goodman has always been in our hearts. Thank goodness Roseanne is back.
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And now, a moment of silence as we thank the Dude and all the other dudes of The Big Lebowski for 20 years of greatness and good advice.
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"The Dude Abides"
And so does Sam.
