Is calling people you don't really know "dude" the new "kewl" thing?

Especially, calling a female "dude"?

I don't know, at my age, it kind of grates on my nerves.

When someone not close to me calls me "dude", my gut reaction is "shut the fuck up".

So, now I'll await the responses that say "But dude..."

I don't know what it is....reminds me of old people trying to channel Jeff Spicoli or something.

Sort of a generic form of address/greeting. :shrug:

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I could always call you Dudette..oh wait.. that's Creek Dog's(aka Creek Chicken) thing...:D

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usually used with a tone of false respect. Very popular in North Jersey. :P

but I was amazed on a recent trip to NYC...it seemed that EVERYONE called me "Sir".

but when they put the

YO in front of it I draw the line!!!


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Oy vey, Dude!:)

The term "Yo" is a greeting; a salutation, if you will. Its versatility makes it all that more popular, much in the same way "Aloha" can be used.

Okay....enough of the bullshit. "Yo Babe" is part of my South Jersey lexicon - people would think something's wrong if I change it now!!!!!

Hmmppff. Some Jersey girl YOU are!!!!!!!!!11!!!!!!! :rofl:

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Did you get my Corona message last night?

I got it!!!!!



Lynnesin said there is a liquor store with in walking distance!!!!


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But I'm from Oregon, originally. I can't remember NOT calling people "dude."

based on a few of the responses.

At least in my social circles, "dude" has always been a part of the vocabulary. It can also be an interjection.


My professors look at me funny when I get excited and say something like, "Dude! Did you see that new article by so-and-so?" :hide:

Something I've said all my life.

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I think it is dudette for a female of the species.....:woohoo: :hi:

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So as not to grate on his nerves.

that I actually have pubes. O8)

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I figured everyone knew it.

before the mods removed it.

Brazilian Wax and all that.....

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when I want to be all hip and groovy, Dude. So I can hang with all my peeps at college, yo.

I think it must be working, they all smile and laugh with me.

I have nothing against the term "dude", although it's not really something I say much (I am guilty of calling people "man", though- even occasionally slipping and saying it to a woman, but only to people with which I have a certain level of closeness). I tend to agree with you about it being annoying, although much of it has to do with tone. Most of the people who have used "dude" towards me in that way come across in a condescending manner, which is the main thing that I find grating about it. However, some people who use "dude" too much just come across as extremely laid-back and don't seem to mean anything rude by it, so they don't bother me as much; they are a minority, though.

yeah, that's getting old. I think we should start using "geezah" or maybe "Mac"

all the time.

i've taken to calling complete strangers "bubba" or "cowboy"