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The Dude
Bathrobe enthusiast, rug owner, and spiritual centre of the universe. Prefers his name, or His Dudeness, or El Duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing.
Lane 7 · Sometimes there's a man…
The Dude Abides
Welcome to the lane. Step up, take it easy, and roll on down. Bowl a game in frame 1, then roll on down. Every section is a frame; visit all ten for a perfect 300.
Step up to the lineFoul line · Don't step over it, Smokey
Frame 1 · Your Lane
Roll a Frame
Grab the ball and flick it up the lane. Curve your swipe to hook it, or set the spin below. Works with a mouse or a finger. A full ten frames, scored the real way.
Step up, Dude. The lane is yours.
Frame 2
What is Dudeism?
Dudeism is a laid-back life philosophy inspired by Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski, the bathrobe-wearing hero of the Coen Brothers' 1998 cult classic. It borrows freely from Taoism, a little Epicurus, and a lot of bowling.
The core idea: life is short and complicated, and nobody knows what to do about it. So don't do anything about it. Take it easy, man. Go with the flow, be kind to your friends, and don't let anyone pee on your rug.
“Abiding” isn't laziness. It's knowing which battles are worth getting out of the bathtub for.
Frame 3
Precepts, Part One
Unofficial, unordained, and subject to change. Like, that's just our opinion, man.
- Take it easy. Urgency is mostly a rumour started by other people's calendars.
- Go with the flow. The river knows where it's going. You can just float.
- Tie the room together. Find the one small thing that makes everything feel right.
- Mind your bowling friends. Even when they're out of their element.
- Keep your mind limber. New stuff comes to light all the time.
Frame 4
Precepts, Part Two
- Respect the robe. Comfort is a dignity, not a failing.
- Don't over-explain. Some things are just, like, your opinion.
- Avoid nihilists. Believe in something, even if it's only a good White Russian.
- Let it roll. Strikes and gutters both end up back at the ball return.
- Abide. It's a comfort to know it's out there, taking it easy for all of us.
Frame 5
The Dude Oracle
Ask a question. Any question. Then roll the ball.
The ball is resting. As it should.
Frame 6
How Dude Are You?
Five questions. No wrong answers. Okay, some wrong answers.
Frame 7
Meet the League
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Walter
Vietnam vet, rules lawyer, and the loudest man ever to observe Shabbos. Loyal to a fault. Mostly the fault.
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Donny
Gentle, sweet, and perpetually arriving in the middle of the conversation. An excellent bowler.
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Jesus
Purple jumpsuit, polished ball, and a strong opinion about who's going down next week.
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The Stranger
A tumbleweed philosopher who narrates, sips a sarsaparilla, and sometimes eats the bar.
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Maude
Avant-garde artist who paints while flying through the air in a harness. Has strong views on the word "Dude".
Frame 8
Shoe Rental
Every bowler needs shoes and a name. Give us your first name and we'll hand you your Dude name, size included.
Frame 9
Walter's Lane Rules
This is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules.
- Over the line? Mark it zero. No appeals. Do not test him on this.
- Shabbos is Shabbos. No rolling, no driving, no handling money on Saturday.
- League play is league play. Bring your own ball and your A-game.
- Donny, you're out of your element. Applies to anyone, really. Use with care.
- Respect the lane. No pulling a piece on the other team. Seriously, Walter.
End of the lane. Back to the foul line for another frame?