Talk:Bro
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For the May 2005 deletion debate on this article, see Wikipedia:Votes for deletion/Bro.
Any info on the historical usage of this word would be much appreciated. Dictionary.com has its origin as 'A member of a men's religious order who is not in holy orders but engages in the work of the order'. Oxford has noted first observation as a slang term on English school yards in the early 20th century. Yet other sources show slang use in the mid-1800's, but have no references. It appears to be most popular within surf culture, and in fact, here in California it's use by non-Surfers is becoming akin to the use of 'dude' in the early 80's; ironic, and mocking.
[edit] this is a kick ass page
this page is well done. props to MacDowden or Mad Cow Man. Is this user around under a different name now or su-um?? Bro is going into my category:slang that I started. good job, bro. Kzzl
This page blows. the famous flatbillers that are listed are in no way racist. kottonmouth kings just signed X-Clan, one of the most militant black-power groups, to their label. Does that sound racsit to you?
[edit] Bro - New Zealand Slang needs to be written
Bro has become a term used in New Zealand to identify with a section of New Zealand urban society, somewhat affectionately.
Check out Bro'Town if you need to see effective use of this term.
Truth is, it has taken on a connotation which is now in regular use amongst a large part of New Zealand Conversation, and not in a racist sense necessarily.
[edit] Haha, oh wow
While I agree with this article's negative bent, This belongs more on Encyclopedia Dramatica and less on wikipedia.
This article also requires subcultural history and pictures of their giant, phallical trucks. It also requires sections that detail their deeply closeted homosexuality and the fact that they are like frat boys that don't go to college.--Pewpewlazers 21:07, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
