guys, do you throw out "bro" to just about anyone? - GoFuckYourself.com

StuartD · 03-05-2006, 07:45 AM

Seems that the term has evolved.. especially around here. First it was something that one guy would call another guy that he knew rather well.

Then it turned into something that one guy would call another guy if he wanted to suck up for what ever reason... I guess you could call it a term of respect.. I say it's a "he's important, I'm going to sound like I know him" kind of term.

Now it just seems that I see guys calling other guys "bro" despite having never met the guy or anything. They just say it... I guess to sound cool or something.

Here's a hint... if it's really blatantly obvious that you don't know the guy, and you call them "bro"... you don't look cool, you don't look like an ass kisser... you just look like you're trying to hard, and that's not usually a good thing.

aico · 03-05-2006, 07:46 AM

It's not "bro" anymore, it's "son"

Try to stay up with the rest of us...

slapass · 03-05-2006, 07:47 AM

I have been using "guy". Like, "Thanks guy". Slightly more personal and not as touchy as bro.

StuartD · 03-05-2006, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by aico

It's not "bro" anymore, it's "son"

Try to stay up with the rest of us...

That's what you say to someone when you are trying to make them feel "little" or "younger" or what ever. It's supposed to make you goliath and them david. What they don't realize is that david owned goliath.

Deej · 03-05-2006, 07:58 AM

your right Stuart, I have only said Bro to one person in this industry.....that man has slept on my couch and has helped me double my business in the matter of a couple months.

if i feel the need to be frienly without proper knowledge of said guy, I use the word buddy.....

MaDalton · 03-05-2006, 08:00 AM

for me as non american it was very irritating in the beginning anyways. no one over here calls anyone his "bro" - especially when you don't know the person

webair · 03-05-2006, 08:12 AM

only to my bro's

Violetta · 03-05-2006, 08:20 AM

we are all just a bunch of best friends!!

chupachups · 03-05-2006, 08:25 AM

Nah, just like 4-5 ppl I really like.

polish_aristocrat · 03-05-2006, 08:26 AM

I stopped talking to Reak and slapass cause they called me "guy"

j/k

Furious_Male · 03-05-2006, 08:26 AM

No I don't. rarely

Pornwolf · 03-05-2006, 08:34 AM

I prefer to use God with those that are close to me. "Whassup God? Or son works just as well. "Whaddup Sun?" Depending on the level of prominance the person holds in my life. When Speaking to Ron levi I usually say "Whaddup God?" But when speaking to sales rep #1229182...

If I choose to vary my greetings I may say "Whaddup dun?" Or "Whaddup Sun Dun?" Sometimes "Sun Dun Dun" is more fitting. It is a classier and more affectionate way of saying you are my bro.

(at least that's all true in Queensbridge)

cool1 · 03-05-2006, 08:36 AM

I blame it all on Dog The Bounty Hunter

Manowar · 03-05-2006, 08:39 AM

i say dude

WarChild · 03-05-2006, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by StuartD

That's what you say to someone when you are trying to make them feel "little" or "younger" or what ever. It's supposed to make you goliath and them david. What they don't realize is that david owned goliath.

Calling someone son is more paternal than biblical. Even if it were not, using the stories of an ancient book and thinking they really happened literally and apply to modern life is just a little bit jeuvenile. No water was turned to wine, the Red Sea was not parted and Jesus didn't rise from his grave.

The story of david versus Goliath is meant to give the little guy hope. In reality, the Smurfs is closer to the truth; Even when all 100 smurfs band together, they can only hope to escape from Gargamel, never to defeat him.

AmateurFlix · 03-05-2006, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MaDalton

for me as non american it was very irritating in the beginning anyways. no one over here calls anyone his "bro" - especially when you don't know the person

I am an american and it's irritating to me also. I think 90% of the people who've used the word 'bro' in conversation with me have eventually tried pulling some type of scam/deception at some point.

WarChild · 03-05-2006, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MaDalton

for me as non american it was very irritating in the beginning anyways. no one over here calls anyone his "bro" - especially when you don't know the person

What does being a non American have to do with anything? The first people I heard calling everybody Bro were actually Dutch. I don't think it's specifically an American thing.

StuartD · 03-05-2006, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by WarChild

Calling someone son is more paternal than biblical. Even if it were not, using the stories of an ancient book and thinking they really happened literally and apply to modern life is just a little bit jeuvenile. No water was turned to wine, the Red Sea was not parted and Jesus didn't rise from his grave.

The story of david versus Goliath is meant to give the little guy hope. In reality, the Smurfs is closer to the truth; Even when all 100 smurfs band together, they can only hope to escape from Gargamel, never to defeat him.

Way to stay on topic. I never mentioned the bible, I never mentioned anything "really happened"... I mentioned a story as an example. You're the one talking about cartoons. So who's juvanile?

Pornwolf · 03-05-2006, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by WarChild

...Even when all 100 smurfs band together, they can only hope to escape from Gargamel, never to defeat him.

That was fucking hilarious! I never expected to hear that one used in a biblical analogy!

WarChild · 03-05-2006, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by StuartD

Way to stay on topic. I never mentioned the bible, I never mentioned anything "really happened"... I mentioned a story as an example. You're the one talking about cartoons. So who's juvanile?

You never mentioned the bible, just David and Goliath? Where do you suppose that story came from?

Mr Pheer · 03-05-2006, 08:52 AM

I never have and never will call someone 'bro' and if I ever slip up and do it, I hope that person beats me to death with an aluminum baseball bat.

MaDalton · 03-05-2006, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by WarChild

What does being a non American have to do with anything? The first people I heard calling everybody Bro were actually Dutch. I don't think it's specifically an American thing.

well, sorry then, didn't find anything about that in world history books...

people who called me "bro" were american or canadian mostly, that's how "I" experienced it. And "I" was irritated in the beginning, cause no one called me his "Bro" before. Even not the dutch people, who are my neighbour country.

And coming from a country where you rarely call someone by his first name before you know him for a while, it's a bit unusal to be called "bro" out of nowhere...

my personal thoughts...

MikeVega · 03-05-2006, 09:01 AM

What if Your introduced to someone and you shake hands and say " how's it going bro ?.. " because i do that a lot ... should I just say "Hey.. hows it going? .."

I'm just used to saying it .. now your making me think what the fuck i Said ..

jimthefiend · 03-05-2006, 09:02 AM

I don't call anyone "bro". I'm not hip to your lingo man.

devilspost · 03-05-2006, 09:06 AM

I call my bros niggas.

AlmightyZeus · 03-05-2006, 09:19 AM

Sometimes I use "Bro Bro". A double "bro" with the people I know and like.
"bro" with the people I don't know to well.

There's always Hi Man or Hey Guy! But that's plain boring.

I agree... Most of the time it sounds dumb if you don't know the guy.

s9ann0 · 03-05-2006, 09:29 AM

thanks for bringing this important issue to GFY

TDF · 03-05-2006, 09:35 AM

im black by popular demand

Aneros Josh · 03-05-2006, 11:31 AM

sounds like a personal attack on Ramos...haha

wdsguy · 03-05-2006, 11:32 AM

yo waddup bro.

xxxdesign-net · 03-05-2006, 11:42 AM

only to white people...

Grapesoda · 03-05-2006, 12:01 PM

I'll stick 'bro' on a blurb if I have positive feed back . . if i think the guys a dick I'll just not respond, or use 'bud, dude,' . . not sure about you but in the culture I live in 'bro' is okay for 'casual' talk . . now if i said 'homie, homes, yo bitch' or 'road dog' that would mean we were in prison togther . .

over and out -bmb

Bastone · 03-05-2006, 12:01 PM

i don't think so bro!

seeric · 03-05-2006, 12:03 PM

nope. only if i know em and i am their friend.

bros dont fuck you over.

BabeHunter · 03-05-2006, 12:07 PM

Only to ppl i know

don't see the point in calling ppl i don't know "bro"

psili · 03-05-2006, 12:23 PM

I'm more of a "what's up man" type-of guy. Rarely do I throw out "bro".

drunken ninja · 03-05-2006, 02:11 PM

"bro" should only be used in two cases:

1. with people you feel are hip and cool as in "great idea, send me the specs bro"

2. to defuse a situation, generally combined with "yo" as in "yo, put down that knife, bro"

luv$ · 03-05-2006, 04:11 PM

I just call people whatever comes to mind. Why should what I refer to someone as in an unformal everyday conversation hold any significance?

You could give a guy a headache trying to keep track of the 1,277 different ways to piss someone off when just talking with them.

It's like women - why should guys make conversating with each other just as complicated as conversating with women. I thought we were supposed to be the ones who kept shit simple.

Brujah · 03-05-2006, 04:27 PM

I do it. I'm sure it depends where you're from. If you need to get so culturally biased because a person grew up using the term 'bro', because it's prevalent and acceptable in their environment then you've got bigger issues with yourself to deal with. I can see it especially if your phrase suits using the persons name but don't especially know it or want to use it.

Example; your nick is CumSwapper. "You around Cumswapper?" or "You around bro?" Considering you grew up using 'bro' and it's used by everyone else in your environment, you go with it. If someone else considers it ignorant, or other.. that's just unfortunate.

potter · 03-05-2006, 04:33 PM

I've started using it more after moving to Colorado. It's fairly common among the stoner/skater crowds here (cali influence I believe). You just pick it up eventually.

2HousePlague · 03-05-2006, 04:35 PM

Prolly.

2hp

03-05-2006, 04:35 PM

I just call everybody Broseph.

aico · 03-05-2006, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarChild

You never mentioned the bible, just David and Goliath? Where do you suppose that story came from?

Hey son, don't get your panties in a bunch just cuz you completely missed my bro's point and felt the need to chime in with your vast knowledge of Smurfs and their effects on the Religious Occult.

webgurl · 03-05-2006, 04:46 PM

all i know is bros before hoes ...

Sly · 03-05-2006, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by webgurl

all i know is bros before hoes ...

Which one are you?

I don't like using "bro" myself, I use "man". Everyone is "man" to me. "Hey man, you around?" "Hey what's up man?"

Are you really this anal about what words people use to refer to each other?

quiet · 03-05-2006, 04:54 PM

i use man most of the time too. bro is reserved for friends (usually). though i think i've used it here once or twice in the past.

beemk · 03-05-2006, 04:56 PM

i dont see how this could really bother someone, unless this is some kind of subliminal jab at someone.

baddog · 03-05-2006, 05:02 PM

I don't believe that I have ever used the term "bro" except when I was talking to my niggas

webgurl · 03-05-2006, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sly

Which one are you?

brotha with anotha motha ?

StuartD · 03-05-2006, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sly

Are you really this anal about what words people use to refer to each other?

Hardly... just making an observation. I used to study trends in language, terminology that people would pick up on and use over and over again without really realizing it... such as "like"... "I was like, discuss the weather when he just cut me off like what he had to say was so important and he was all like, whatever"

So yeah, I notice these things in society and take interest. The last funny one was "oh snap" that people seemed to use to sound cooler.

03-05-2006, 07:58 AM	#5
Deej I make pixels work Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: I live here... Posts: 24,386	your right Stuart, I have only said Bro to one person in this industry.....that man has slept on my couch and has helped me double my business in the matter of a couple months. if i feel the need to be frienly without proper knowledge of said guy, I use the word buddy..... __________________ Deej's Designs n' What Not Hit me up for Design, CSS & Photo Retouching Icq#30096880

03-05-2006, 08:00 AM	#6
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03-05-2006, 08:12 AM	#7
webair Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NYC, NY Posts: 8,531	only to my bro's __________________ ~ Webair Dedicated Cloud Servers™ ~ WEBAIR VSYS™ Virtual Hosting Platform ~ Superior CDN Network ~ ~ Managed Dedicated hosting Specialists ~ DISCOUNT DOMAIN NAMES! ~ WEBAIR FUSION IO MANAGED CLOUD SERVERS! ~ *ICQ:* 243116321 - *TWITTER* - @WEBAIRINC - E-Mail: [email protected]

03-05-2006, 08:20 AM	#8
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03-05-2006, 08:25 AM	#9
chupachups Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sweden/Spain you sum bitch! Posts: 6,576	Nah, just like 4-5 ppl I really like. __________________

03-05-2006, 07:45 AM	#1
StuartD Sofa King Band Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Outside the box Posts: 29,903	guys, do you throw out "bro" to just about anyone? Seems that the term has evolved.. especially around here. First it was something that one guy would call another guy that he knew rather well. Then it turned into something that one guy would call another guy if he wanted to suck up for what ever reason... I guess you could call it a term of respect.. I say it's a "he's important, I'm going to sound like I know him" kind of term. Now it just seems that I see guys calling other guys "bro" despite having never met the guy or anything. They just say it... I guess to sound cool or something. Here's a hint... if it's really blatantly obvious that you don't know the guy, and you call them "bro"... you don't look cool, you don't look like an ass kisser... you just look like you're trying to hard, and that's not usually a good thing. __________________ This is me on facebook This is me on twitter

03-05-2006, 07:46 AM	#2
aico Moo Moo Cow Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 14,748	It's not "bro" anymore, it's "son" Try to stay up with the rest of us...

03-05-2006, 07:47 AM	#3
slapass Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 14,625	I have been using "guy". Like, "Thanks guy". Slightly more personal and not as touchy as bro.

03-05-2006, 08:26 AM	#10
polish_aristocrat Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 40,377	I stopped talking to Reak and slapass cause they called me "guy" j/k __________________ I don't use ICQ anymore.

03-05-2006, 08:26 AM	#11
Furious_Male Doing the grind since 99 Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 16,883	No I don't. rarely __________________ Living in Virtual Reality Contact: Email (preferred): furiousmale .at. gmail - Skype: live:shanedws

03-05-2006, 08:34 AM	#12
Pornwolf Drunk and Unruly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 22,712	I prefer to use God with those that are close to me. "Whassup God? Or son works just as well. "Whaddup Sun?" Depending on the level of prominance the person holds in my life. When Speaking to Ron levi I usually say "Whaddup God?" But when speaking to sales rep #1229182... If I choose to vary my greetings I may say "Whaddup dun?" Or "Whaddup Sun Dun?" Sometimes "Sun Dun Dun" is more fitting. It is a classier and more affectionate way of saying you are my bro. (at least that's all true in Queensbridge) __________________ I've trusted my sites to them for over a decade... Webair, bitches.

03-05-2006, 08:36 AM	#13
cool1 sex is good Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Carman, MB Canada Posts: 24,939	I blame it all on Dog The Bounty Hunter __________________

03-05-2006, 08:39 AM	#14
Manowar jellyfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 71,528	i say dude

03-05-2006, 08:52 AM	#21
Mr Pheer Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 21,456	I never have and never will call someone 'bro' and if I ever slip up and do it, I hope that person beats me to death with an aluminum baseball bat.

03-05-2006, 09:01 AM	#23
MikeVega Porntrepreneur Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 12,788	What if Your introduced to someone and you shake hands and say " how's it going bro ?.. " because i do that a lot ... should I just say "Hey.. hows it going? .." I'm just used to saying it .. now your making me think what the fuck i Said .. __________________ Mike Vega-ICQ:253868499-AIM:mikeydicevega

03-05-2006, 09:02 AM	#24
jimthefiend So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: icq: 121189 Posts: 18,889	I don't call anyone "bro". I'm not hip to your lingo man.

03-05-2006, 09:06 AM	#25
devilspost Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tampa yomebe -at- hotmail Posts: 3,980	I call my bros niggas. __________________ Brothels and Escorts Worldwide.

03-05-2006, 09:19 AM	#26
AlmightyZeus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Mount Olympus Posts: 59	Sometimes I use "Bro Bro". A double "bro" with the people I know and like. "bro" with the people I don't know to well. There's always Hi Man or Hey Guy! But that's plain boring. I agree... Most of the time it sounds dumb if you don't know the guy.

03-05-2006, 09:29 AM	#27
s9ann0 Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Boston Posts: 4,873	thanks for bringing this important issue to GFY

03-05-2006, 09:35 AM	#28
TDF Triple OG nigga on GFY Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: in the BP4L family compound Posts: 27,296	im black by popular demand __________________ Sig heil

03-05-2006, 11:31 AM	#29
Aneros Josh Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,038	sounds like a personal attack on Ramos...haha

03-05-2006, 11:32 AM	#30
wdsguy Ryde or Die Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California-Shanghai Posts: 19,568	yo waddup bro.

03-05-2006, 11:42 AM	#31
xxxdesign-net My hips don't lie Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 10,129	only to white people...

03-05-2006, 12:01 PM	#32
Grapesoda So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montana Posts: 46,238	I'll stick 'bro' on a blurb if I have positive feed back . . if i think the guys a dick I'll just not respond, or use 'bud, dude,' . . not sure about you but in the culture I live in 'bro' is okay for 'casual' talk . . now if i said 'homie, homes, yo bitch' or 'road dog' that would mean we were in prison togther . . over and out -bmb

03-05-2006, 12:01 PM	#33
Bastone Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brazzers/Mofos Posts: 587	i don't think so bro! __________________ Bastone Online Product Director Wicked.com and DigitalPlayground.com

03-05-2006, 12:03 PM	#34
seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	nope. only if i know em and i am their friend. bros dont fuck you over.

03-05-2006, 12:07 PM	#35
BabeHunter Webmaster Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: 2nd door on the left Posts: 4,063	Only to ppl i know don't see the point in calling ppl i don't know "bro" __________________ Yep

03-05-2006, 12:23 PM	#36
psili Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 5,526	I'm more of a "what's up man" type-of guy. Rarely do I throw out "bro". __________________ Your post count means nothing.

03-05-2006, 02:11 PM	#37
drunken ninja Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 320970274 Posts: 717	"bro" should only be used in two cases: 1. with people you feel are hip and cool as in "great idea, send me the specs bro" 2. to defuse a situation, generally combined with "yo" as in "yo, put down that knife, bro"

03-05-2006, 04:11 PM	#38
luv$ !$!$!$!$!$!$!$!$!$!$ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Paper Street Posts: 6,158	I just call people whatever comes to mind. Why should what I refer to someone as in an unformal everyday conversation hold any significance? You could give a guy a headache trying to keep track of the 1,277 different ways to piss someone off when just talking with them. It's like women - why should guys make conversating with each other just as complicated as conversating with women. I thought we were supposed to be the ones who kept shit simple. __________________ Domain Auction - now till 12:01AM on the 2nd... Paper Streeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet Cash The Real Workout - Innocent High - Oye Loca - Her Freshman Year - Solo Interviews - This Girl Sucks. ** HQ Fresh ORIGINAL sites.

03-05-2006, 04:27 PM	#39
Brujah Beer Money Baron Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: brujah / gmail Posts: 22,157	I do it. I'm sure it depends where you're from. If you need to get so culturally biased because a person grew up using the term 'bro', because it's prevalent and acceptable in their environment then you've got bigger issues with yourself to deal with. I can see it especially if your phrase suits using the persons name but don't especially know it or want to use it. Example; your nick is CumSwapper. "You around Cumswapper?" or "You around bro?" Considering you grew up using 'bro' and it's used by everyone else in your environment, you go with it. If someone else considers it ignorant, or other.. that's just unfortunate. __________________ Free Premium Domain Lists and Tools at Clickmojo.com For Sale: Obscenity.com

03-05-2006, 04:33 PM	#40
potter Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Denver Posts: 6,559	I've started using it more after moving to Colorado. It's fairly common among the stoner/skater crowds here (cali influence I believe). You just pick it up eventually. __________________

03-05-2006, 04:35 PM	#41
2HousePlague CURATOR Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: the attic Posts: 14,572	Prolly. 2hp __________________ tada!

03-05-2006, 04:35 PM	#42
shermo Guest Posts: n/a	I just call everybody Broseph.

03-05-2006, 04:46 PM	#44
webgurl Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Clouds with Carebears Posts: 7,954	all i know is bros before hoes ...