Friendships are built through the actions we take and the words we speak. When we don’t know what to do, the bro code comes to the rescue. While not internationally recognized (yet) by organizations like the United Nations, it’s universally known and respected. Bro code rules are simple to follow because they are quite logical. Think of them as etiquette rules that help us create friendships and grow them.
Popularized by How I Met Your Mother, it has leaked into real life to become an important part of modern bro culture. If you’ve ever wondered what the Bro code is and why we should follow it, the answer is pretty simple. When you want to have a true friendship with someone, no matter the gender, this code can act as a guide. The rules are easy to follow, like “don’t embarrass your friends around their crush.” The point is to be the best bro for your female or male friend.
Code of Bro is the key to happiness, so it is vital (not really) to know it as best as we can. User Hour-Employee9716 decided to ask a question on the Askmen subreddit — “What is a bro code that you think should be followed internationally?” With so many answers to choose from, we have compiled some of the best ones in the list below. Some of them might be more accepted than others, so be sure to upvote them. On the other hand, if you have a rule of your own, be sure to share it in the comments below.
#3
Elastichedgehog said:
"If your homie wants to talk about their feelings, listen to them. Normalise men being open about their emotions, god dammit!"
"If your homie wants to talk about their feelings, listen to them. Normalise men being open about their emotions, god dammit!"
Gongaloon replied:
"And don't use the stuff they told you about against them later."
"And don't use the stuff they told you about against them later."
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157points
#5
"If you see a bro hitting on a chick who is not interested, you should tell him she isn't interested just in case he didn't notice."
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135points
#6
Bigram03 said:
"Be cool to our female bros."
"Be cool to our female bros."
adazedherring replied:
"Especially in video games. Just because they can't see you doesn't mean you can be a d*ck."
"Especially in video games. Just because they can't see you doesn't mean you can be a d*ck."
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133points
#7
"If your bro lets you borrow his car/truck fill his tank before returning it."
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128points
#8
MikeLanglois said:
"That the bro code has no age limits. Little bros to senior bros, everyone gets respect."
"That the bro code has no age limits. Little bros to senior bros, everyone gets respect."
DroopyPenguin95 replied:
"It is therefore our duty as senior bros to teach the junior bros about the bro code."
"It is therefore our duty as senior bros to teach the junior bros about the bro code."
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119points
#10
Verano_Zombie said:
"If he calls you and says he needs help, or he's feeling down, you rush to his side. No questions asked."
"If he calls you and says he needs help, or he's feeling down, you rush to his side. No questions asked."
MayonaiseH0B0 replied:
"We’re taught so often to not show emotion saying “I’m feeling down” is basically saying “dude I’m at rock bottom and don’t know what to do”."
"We’re taught so often to not show emotion saying “I’m feeling down” is basically saying “dude I’m at rock bottom and don’t know what to do”."
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106points
#11
"Don't get into any type of business with your bro. Money changes every relationship."
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101points
#12
"Hype up your guy when you're around the gal he likes. Don't put him down even if it's jokes."
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100points
#15
"Don't disrespect a man's home (or a woman's for that matter). If you're a guest in someone else's home, then you give it the respect as if you're visiting royalty in a castle. Do they disrespect you? Politely leave and deal with it later."
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90points
#16
"Bros don't let other bros stay toxic. Talk to your friends when they do something sh*tty. They respect you and they'll listen to you. An awkward conversation is worth improving both your lives."
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84points
#17
SausigBoi said:
"When in the bathroom and you are peeing, leave 1 urinal between us. Don't pee right next to me."
"When in the bathroom and you are peeing, leave 1 urinal between us. Don't pee right next to me."
user No. 2 replied:
"Not only that, if there are five (A, B, C, D, E) and I'm using A, don't use D to force the third guy to choose who to pi*s next to. Use C or E so the third person can have their privacy too without it being awkward."
"Not only that, if there are five (A, B, C, D, E) and I'm using A, don't use D to force the third guy to choose who to pi*s next to. Use C or E so the third person can have their privacy too without it being awkward."
flourpowerhour replied:
"Even more specifically I think the most bodacious order would be A, E, C."
"Even more specifically I think the most bodacious order would be A, E, C."
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83points
#18
Faezan said:
"Protect your bro’s dignity even when he is not around."
"Protect your bro’s dignity even when he is not around."
Boondock_Bandit replied:
"Especially when he's not around. Imagine how touched a bro would feel to find out you're fighting his battles even in his absence. Plus, word travels, and people tend to distance themselves from shady individuals."
"Especially when he's not around. Imagine how touched a bro would feel to find out you're fighting his battles even in his absence. Plus, word travels, and people tend to distance themselves from shady individuals."
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80points