2. The Big Lebowski and the White Russian

The Big Lebowski (1998) is one of those cult classics that has polarized its audiences. Almost everyone that has seen it either loves it or hates it. Similarly, I have a love-hate relationship with the iconic White Russian from the film. It is one of those strangely sweet, yet extremely strong drinks that you end up guzzling before realizing that you're way past your limit. Don't say that I didn't warn you:



If that doesn't do it for you, you could always try a blind russian (so named because it is everything in a white russian, while swapping out the non-alcoholic cream for bailey's irish cream)

Ingredients:
















I decided to go with the big beer mug because thats how I do mixed drinks. (To be honest, I own no other glassware, but my ego told me to say that)

Mix in the ingredients as shown in the video and you should come up with something like this:





















(Looks almost like chocolate milk. Warning: it isn't...)

The movie follows a practically apathetic and indifferent protagonist as he deals with an identity misunderstanding. That is the main plot of the film. Although the plot may seem contrived, the film itself is still very compelling and the characters and dialogue are the true draw. Some of the characters may be unrelateable to some college students; however, there are probably many more of us who can truly empathize with the Dude (the protagonist) with his carefree attitude. Clearly, this film still has major appeal to the masses, and it has quite a following, as it is still quoted non-stop in popular culture. The Big Lebowski definitely deserves its cult following, if not for its comical characters than at least for its comical dialogue. The characters are strangely original and in my opinion the film's main draw.

If you end up watching the film and don't fully enjoy it, at least know that now you will understand those constant references and quotes throughout pop-culture land and maybe give it another try some other time. (Maybe try the second time on Blind Russians!)