a. You think: "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush"
Dude says: " if the bird shits while on the bush, its okay but on your wrist...."
b. You think: "a penny saved is a penny earned"
Dude says: "try to save notes, too many pennies can be a heavy load...."
c. You think: " a fool and his money are easily parted"
Dude says: "atleast the fool has money to be parted from...."
d. You think: "a leopard can't change its spots"
Dude says: "neither can your ex......"
e. You think: "hope springs eternal"
Dude says: "... not if you are married!!"
f. You think: "All that glitters is not gold"
Dude says: "... if you have gold... then make sure it glitters... else..."
g. You think: "Keep a stiff upper lip"
Dude says: " atleast the other fucker can't eat or talk for a week!!"
h. You think: " A stitch in time saves nine."
Dude says: " .... make sure that you act brave in front of the nurse if she is hot and curse otherwise!"
i. You think: "time and tide waits for no one"
Dude says: "... as long as I'm on time... I don't really care about the tide..."
j. You think: "a pen is mightier than the sword"
Dude says: "which might explain the ancient art of circumcision.. its a test... but literally everyone who tries gets the chop..."
k. You think: "beating around the bush"
Dude says: " not advisable.... in case she retaliates... you might suffer from long term disorders..."
l. You think: "better late than never"
Dude says: " .. guaranteed mantra for ultimate satisfaction..... for you and your partner.. "
m. You think: " Never bite the hand that feeds you"
Dude says: " every hand has a mouth close by... it can bite back.. (hand can be substituted for paw..)..."
n. You think: " Rome was not built in a day"
Dude says: " ofcourse.. even you took around 9 months...... !!"
Now this was a crash course for anyone preparing to interact with the dude. Expect all this and much more.. but do not be daunted.. for if you cross this barrier.. you might yet be a dudeling.. envied by millions and welcomed to the fold by the few enlightened ones...
P.S. the Dalai Lama is not a dude... heard some false rumours were doing the rounds... hope that settles it..
Till next time...
Remember.. The Dude is always right...!!
