When I found the Wikipedia page for Bro(Subculture), I cried in happiness, I breathed even harder than usual. I knew I found my next blog post, and possibly a sign from God to rise against all other bros and become the very best. Or I could just be over reacting a bit, but I was really happy when I found it. It is just a version of the Urban Dictionary definition, but in smart speak and more detailed. Wikipedia "Bro is a male youth subculture of "conventional guys' guys" who spend time partying in ways similar to each other. While without a consistent definition, the popular image of bros is a "fratty masculinity" type, predominantly white, and associated with frayed-brim baseball hats, oxford shirts, sports team t-shirts, cargo shorts, and boat shoes or sandals."
Urban Dictionary "Obnoxious partying males who are often seen at college parties." And "Nearly everyone in a fraternity is a bro but there are also many bros who are not in a fraternity. They often wear a rugby shirt and a baseball cap."
I have no reason to stop the use of the word "Bro", but I do want to say people should stop overusing it. Now to talk about what I normally do. Talk about the origin of the word, and I will do words to use instead. The phrase originated in the 20th century, and is an "abreeve" of brother. (Expect to see Abreeve on this blog very soon.) It was in reference to a male, white and black. Other word used then were guy and fellow. In the 70's it became a word used for a male friend. It has been fused with other words to specifically describe one person in a certain industry of job, such as programmer, or bro-ager(Manager). In more recent years, "brah" has become a substitute for "bro". Fellow to guy, guy to brother, brother to bro, bro to brah or brogrammer. Also bro has been used to describe anyone. That man walking by you. CALL HIM A BRO. Your brother. CALL HIM A BRO. Your mom? CALL HER A BRO. The stray cat? CALL IT A BRO. Everyone? CALL. EVERYONE. A. BROOOOOOOOOOO.
Hi Carter.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree that people overuse the word "Bro." I feel like people should chill out about that word, because honestly, I find it annoying when they say Bro to everyone too. Plus calling a girl "bro" doesn't seem right. Bro to me means someone who may be close to you, and seem like a brother. This post makes a lot of sense to me because am a girl who is sometimes called "brah" by friends and family members jokingly, which I totally get. What would you call someone without using the word "Bro?"
Finally! Someone who understands!
DeleteTo answer your question, there isn't a word to replace bro. Just don't call random people bro and don't overuse it, I've people do both. Just keep that in mind if you read any of my other posts.
DeleteIn my opinion Bro is the best word in the English language I call everybody Bro and Bro. So that's just my opinion Bra!
ReplyDeleteEveryone has different opinions!
DeleteI think that your post is funny, as well as informal. Good job! Also, the word bro has been replaced by the word "Bruh"
ReplyDeleteCarter,
ReplyDeleteYou speak the truth and I love it.
Carter,
ReplyDeleteYour post make me laugh! Good work, Keep it up.