The Dude isn't cool anymore.
https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/politics/the-dude-campaigns-jeff-bridges-rallies-youth-vote-for-tester/article_7371806b-2633-528a-9c80-5a97e2b57701.html
I think you're probably right but this is one hell of a theater to watch the movie.