Footnotes: Dudes Dressed Like Bells and Trolls Betraying Their Heritage

Dec 28, 2012 · 0:03:08

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Traces the origins of the word "dude".
Connects the term to wearing a bell-shaped jacket.
Explores etymology with a humorous twist.

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