“Dude” actually has gender-neutral origins dating back to the 1870’s. It didn’t become associated with men until the 1960’s. That’s ninety years of gender neutrality! It’s kinda neat.

iamdavidbrothers:

jennirl:

flatbear:

WHAT THAT’S AWESOME! Thank you, etymology side of tumblr!

petition to reclaim dude from the dudely masses.

petition cosigned

“I’m a dude. He’s a dude. She’s a dude. We’re all dudes, hey!” —Good Burger, laying the foundation for positive change