Chris sent me an article today that affirmed my faith in the goodness of Americans. Well, some Americans, at least.

Back when I first saw The Big Lebowski, I filed it away in the “Best Movies Ever” category in my head. The years passed and I deprived myself of His Dudeness’ humor. Then, a few weeks ago, I stumbled upon a golden opportunity: Best Buy had the DVD for $10. I snatched it up and watched it that night. Oh, the memories.

Every character in The Big Lebowski is worth quoting. There isn’t a bad line in the entire script. White Russians, bowling, and male hair clips (see picture) are given the credit they deserve.

So imagine my excitement when I read about the real Dude. Yes, there is an actual Dude out there, bowling like his life depended on it. And two guys threw a Lebowski Fest at their local Louisville bowling alley for the hell of it. This year, the 2nd Annual Lebowski Fest attracted a grand total of 1400 people over two nights of bowling and screening. Somebody get these guys a trophy.

Or a movie deal?

There will even be a “Lebowski Fest” documentary. I’m so there.

In my quest for to learn more about Lebowski, I found the dude’s house website. Information abounds. New shit has come to light.