A good example of something I dislike is the phrase “dude culture.” Why don’t you just say “dudeness?” I hate that phrase, because it assumes we’re using “dude culture” as a synonym for “lots and lots of dicks everywhere.” It’s really more of a general concept than a dick-related concept. There’s “macho culture,” also, but it just doesn’t have the same negative connotation that “dude culture” does (because people have other reasons to dislike it). It’s actually quite positive.
“Dude culture” is generally a term used to describe the culture of some kind of sport or subculture, generally involving a lot of male bonding activities, often aggressive in nature.
you know, it’s weird, i’ve never really heard of that phrase. I’m definitely going to be integrating “dudeness” into my vocab tho B)
What it refers to in practice is pretty complicated, and I feel like it has to do with, like, the “dude” and “bro” as social roles and the associated norms?
Also, I kind of suspect it has to do with “bro” in the phrase “bro-dude,” the (very common) alternative to “bro-sexual.” It’s a more friendly thing, you know? (I would love to believe that I can always pick up on these things, but that might be wishful thinking.)








