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2. I got called "dude" about 20 yrs ago by a younger, male, coworker

Wed Nov 19, 2025, 04:53 PM

12 hrs ago

Much the same way that my generation started referring to my gal pals as "guys" as in, "you guys want to go out for a couple drinks (or whatever)."

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