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by ruthburr 4837 days ago
The reason I use "Dude" is an abbreviation for "Type of Dude to Whom This Post is Addressed," as I say in the beginning of the piece - i.e. assuming you're already one of the good guys.
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That's fucking bullshit and you know it. You did it to be cute, dismissive and to satisfy your passive aggressiveness. Dude.
Dude. Y U SO grumpy?
Oh, did I sound grumpy? I was totally going for sweet and agreeable, but I guess I chose the wrong words.