Liberal Talk Radio

Did you know that “The Dude,” from The Big Lebowski is based on a real character? Neither did I. Apparently he’s an ex-Seattlite and indy film producer who worked with the Coen brothers on their first flick, Blood Simple. Duderific:

Q: Why does The Dude abide?

A: (Thoughtfully) I think what it means is that the Dude navigates his way through reality in a way in which he will not allow himself to be compromised. That’s the way I see it.

Indeed.