'Dude' isn't perjorative at all; it's just a synonym for 'pal' or 'friend'. 
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Dave M.
Richmond Hill (Toronto), Ontario, CANADA
Kanstul WB1600
1952 L.A. Olds Recording, 1975 L.A. Benge 3x, Yamaha 631 Flugel, Olds Flugel
GR 65.6 Mouthpieces |