Hey DUDE

[bezzer]

You learn something every day even at my age
A few on here use the term Dude a fair bit, I know I do and Taz and Demon spring to mind also. I always thought it was an American word and looking in the dictionary it says USA/Canada - city dweller or a dandy- I take it that means a borderline poof- a bit Lawrence Llewyelyn?-Bowen I suppose.

However I've just discovered it's true origin- it is a made up word coined by Oscar Wilde and "friends" shortened from DUds with AttituDE. If that isn't Oscar calling someone a full blown poof at one of his dress fitting parties I don't know what is, therefore I apologise for my previous use of the word and will desist forthwith......unless I want to call you a poof that is .
No doubt Taz and Demon will continue to use it with a vengeance .

(for those from different parts where its probably dropped out of use Duds is old fashioned word for clothing)

[Shuggie]

Merry Crimbo Dudes and Dudettes


...............and that goes for the rest of us

[Demontat]

Yo Bezz-Dude!!

Again you have shown that you have WAY too much time on your hands.

Refresh my memory a bit... Aren't you the one who not only created but also heads the "Brass Pooftah" crew?


When it's all said and done, let it be known that whatever the "meaning" of the word it is a positive expression when used by yours truly. I use it sparingly.... reserved for "friends" only!!

[bezzer]

nowt wrong with brass dood (my new non pooftah spelling )

[Bristle Hound]

Again you have shown that you have WAY too much time on your hands.

Agreed !