The Big Lebowski

That's a Bummer, Man

The Big Lebowski
About The Big Lebowski
  • Released in 1998
  • Directed by Joel Cohen, Ethan Cohen
  • Produced by Polygram Filmed Entertainment
Characters in This Scene
Brandt
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Jeffrey Lebowski (Big)
David Huddleston
Jeffrey Lebowski
Jeff Bridges
That's a Bummer, Man Full Transcript
Brandt
We've had some terrible news. Mr. Lebowski is in seclusion in the West Wing.
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Brandt
Mr. Lebowski.
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Jeffrey Lebowski (Big)
Funny-- I can look back on a life of achievement, on challenges met, competitors bested, obstacles overcome. I've accomplished more than most men, and without the use of my legs. What...What makes a man, Mr. Lebowski?
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Jeffrey Lebowski
Dude.
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Jeffrey Lebowski (Big)
Huh?
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Jeffrey Lebowski
Uh, I, I don't know, sir.
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Jeffrey Lebowski (Big)
Is it being prepared to do the right thing? Whatever the cost? Isn't that what makes a man?
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Jeffrey Lebowski
Ummm..sure. That and a pair of testicles.
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Jeffrey Lebowski (Big)
You're joking. But perhaps you're right.
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Jeffrey Lebowski
You mind if I do a jay?
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Jeffrey Lebowski (Big)
Bunny.
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Jeffrey Lebowski
'Excuse me?
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Jeffrey Lebowski (Big)
Bunny Lebowski...She is the light of my life. Are you surprised at my tears, sir?
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Jeffrey Lebowski
Oh, fuckin' A.
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Jeffrey Lebowski (Big)
Strong men also cry...Strong men also cry.
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Jeffrey Lebowski (Big)
I received this fax this morning.
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Jeffrey Lebowski (Big)
As you can see, it is a ransom note. Written by men who are unable to achieve on a level field of play. Cowards! Weaklings. Bums.
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Jeffrey Lebowski
Bummer.
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Jeffrey Lebowski (Big)
Huh?
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Jeffrey Lebowski
This is a bummer man. That's a,that's a bummer.
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Jeffrey Lebowski (Big)
Brandt will fill you in on the details.
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Brandt
Mr. Lebowski is prepared to make a generous offer to you to act as courier once we get instructions for the money.
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Jeffrey Lebowski
Why me, man?
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Brandt
He believes that the culprits might be the very people who, uh, soiled your rug, and you're in a unique position to confirm or, disconfirm that suspicion.
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Jeffrey Lebowski
He thinks the carpet-pissers did this?
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Brandt
Well Dude, we just don't know.
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