In 1998, the Coen brothers introduced us to The Big Lebowski, a film centered around the small Lebowski—better known as the Dude, his Dudeness, Duder, or El Duderino if brevity isn't your style.

This cult classic quickly garnered a dedicated fanbase, and it’s easy to see why. Take, for instance, its unique blend of stoner comedy and offbeat episodic humor, which even weaves in themes of nihilism.

The film humorously pokes fun at nihilists, appealing to both Lebowski-loving Zen enthusiasts and true nihilists alike. Nihilism, for those unfamiliar, is the philosophical belief that—wait, hold on. Right, back to The Big Lebowski.