Lynbrook, NY Community

<span class="basic_member_name">Chris McManus</span>
Chris McManus
Partner, Production Artist, Media Buyer
Tacoma, Washington
Posted by Chris McManus, Tacoma, Washington | Dec 18, 2008

Subscribe to Introduce your bad indie self Dude! Not just a word, a way of being...

Just thought I would stop in and say howdy to the rest of the biznik community. I look forward to seeing more of a Tacoma representation here as well as meeting the rest of the community. I am impressed with the amount of information on this community site and hope that I can contribute in a positive way.

About the title

I have never seen a word that 1) is not totally vulgar and 2 ) can convey a volley of emotions and 3 ) have a variety of meanings like the word Dude. Perhaps some day I will pen a blog entry about it, provided I find the time :)

Nonetheless...Hiya!

17 Bizniks have posted replies

  • Brent Haeseker
    Posted by Brent Haeseker, Ocala, Florida | Dec 19, 2008

    Dude, welcome to Biznik!

  • Bob Dunn
    Posted by Bob Dunn, Seattle, Washington | Dec 19, 2008

    Hey Chris, great to see another South Sound Biznik. And welcome. I'm sure you will find a lot of great resources and people on this site.

    And I look forward to meeting you at the South Sound Masterminds.

    Be careful in the snow, Dude!

    ~bob

  • Chris McManus
    Posted by Chris McManus, Tacoma, Washington | Dec 20, 2008

    Hello Brent and Bob, Nice to meet you gentlemen. Look forward to the upcoming South Sound Masterminds.

    Dude! The snow is horrible...PLEASE, everyone be extra careful safe in the coming days.

  • Krista Dunk
    Posted by Krista Dunk, Olympia, Washington | Dec 20, 2008

    Hey Dude, There is a Tacoma mastermind meeting that takes place once a month... Bob mentioned it already. Even some of us Olympia Biznikers make it up there :-).

    Honestly... I like the word "DUDE" too. It's just fun to say.

    Drive carefully Dudes! Krista Dunk KBWomen.com

    NWweddingplace.com

  • Chris McManus
    Posted by Chris McManus, Tacoma, Washington | Dec 21, 2008

    Nice to meet you Krista

    Dude!.. I am in. :) I will keep checking back alot to keep an eye out for the Tacoma Mastermind Meeting.

    Dude is quite fun, even if it is just Spicoli (ish) haha does anyone even remember "Fast Times at Ridgemont high" ?

  • Tshombe Brown
    Posted by Tshombe Brown, Portland, Oregon | Dec 28, 2008

    Born and raised in Tacoma, the City of Destiny holds a special place in my heart.

    Welcome to Biznik, Chris (can't quite bring myself to say "Dude" yet -- at least without sounding like a complete idiot.)

    Have you thought of hosting some Tacoma events? Something tells me you'd be a great host.

  • Jim Carney
    Posted by Jim Carney, Bellingham, Washington | Dec 29, 2008

    Bud is a word that could have been like dude but not quite on dude's level. Sort of like "Bro". Could be an endearment term or gardner talk or just a way of saying hey bud. I like the thought. When applied to business maybe a word like networking can bring up thoughts like "that networking dude". Or "networking sucks, dude, so try biznik! lol

  • Arthur Torelli
    Posted by Arthur Torelli, Seattle, Washington | Dec 29, 2008

    Dude bro wow look!

  • Robert Anderson
    Posted by Robert Anderson, kennewick, Washington | Dec 30, 2008

    Well put Dude, I think the Turtle on the Nemo Movie used this power word best when he said Dude!, Duuuuude, Dude? There has to be some most excellent advertising idea using this word. Welcome to the group, Later Dude Robert

  • Chris McManus
    Posted by Chris McManus, Tacoma, Washington | Jan 05, 2009

    Haha! See how powerful this word is? I am glad to have received such a warm welcome and look forward to meeting you guys at upcoming events.

  • Giannina Silverman
    Posted by Giannina Silverman, Seattle, Washington | Jan 05, 2009

    Dear Dude,

    I must say, I love the word "dude". It is honest and sincere. Emphatic in its many shades of meaning.

    Embrace your inner dudeness. And welcome to Biznik!

    Peace, g

  • Lisa Racca
    Posted by Lisa Racca, Spanaway, Washington | Apr 08, 2009

    Dude New to biznik today. Looking for Tacoma people, South Pierce County people. Really interesting site, I'm excited about it so far. What hook-ups!!! Lisa

  • Chris McManus
    Posted by Chris McManus, Tacoma, Washington | Apr 08, 2009

    Duuuude!, Glad you joined up..this is a great place. You should check out the upcoming events. Good place to get information. Give me a shout sometime, I am just about everywhere :) lol

  • Lisa Racca
    Posted by Lisa Racca, Spanaway, Washington | Apr 08, 2009

    Could you suggest what I should do next to get involved or get out there more?

  • Patricia Kor
    Posted by Patricia Kor, San Diego, California | Apr 08, 2009

    Hi Dude! This is the Dude from the South... sunny San Diego. Dude is one of my youngest son's favorite words. It has many connotations but it can be a casual-friendly-sweety and yes, vulgar name. You're right, the amount of juicy information here is phenomenal. I don't google anymore, I just come here :) Welcome to the neighborhood. Patricia www.patriciakor.com

  • Cindy  Chartier
    Posted by Cindy Chartier, Edmonds, Washington | Apr 09, 2009

    Dude,

    Welcome!

    I'm interested to see what cha cha has to say in regards to "dude" so I text the word to them. Before I get their response, an ad for pasta to entice my appetite. Yummy.

    Oh, cha cha asked me to rephrase...I wrote, what b dude? They replied that they are kicking around answers to the question...hope this is good. They want to know if I like country music....huh?

    More ads, if I want lame pickup lines. Txt PUL. They still didn't understand the question. I tried, "what b a "dude"? Pretending no speak englishy.

    They sent back a joke....why don't you slip into something more comfortable; like a coma. tee hee.

    Now they tell me I have a new guide, what is the question again. I wrote back, "you may me mad. What iz a dude?

    Now they say, TXT PND for fun and funny palindromes and be a word wiz. Still haven't answered the question....hmmm

    This is funny; they answered, " a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance.

    I was hoping for something much better than that.....oh well, welcome to Biznik, dude. Looking good....

  • Michelle Van Diest
    Posted by Michelle Van Diest, Bellingham, Washington | Jun 09, 2009

    The title first makes me think of "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure"

    In honor of that I found this: "Keanu Reeves the most famous "dude" in America. He sets the record by using "dude" 10 times in the first 15 minutes of the film. He sends the rest of the film trying to break that record, dude!"

    Tacoma, huh? I was born and raised there - graduate of Wilson High School. It is always nice to meet others from that area.

    Have a nice day dude!

This forum is unmoderated, but please keep discussion courteous and not too far off topic.

Members posting in this topic

  • Brent Haeseker
    Website Consultant
    Ocala, Florida
  • Bob Dunn
    Specializing in WordPress Websites ...
    Seattle, Washington
  • Chris McManus
    Partner, Production Artist, Media Buyer
    Tacoma, Washington
  • Krista Dunk
    Co-Founder, Koinonia Business Women
    Olympia, Washington
  • Tshombe Brown
    Business Coach to Independent Sales...
    Portland, Oregon
  • Jim Carney
    Business Manager, Virtual Offices
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Arthur Torelli
    merchant services / credit card...
    Seattle, Washington
  • Robert Anderson
    insurance consulting for business, sales...
    kennewick, Washington
  • Giannina Silverman
    Branding Expert for Consumer Products...
    Seattle, Washington
  • Lisa Racca
    Realtor
    Spanaway, Washington
  • Patricia Kor
    Leather Handbags Designer/Manufacturer
    San Diego, California
  • Cindy  Chartier
    yoga guide
    Edmonds, Washington
  • Michelle Van Diest
    Administrative Supervisor
    Bellingham, Washington

Post tags

  • Add tags to make this topic more relevant.