This may be just me being old...but what is this about and why?

[treelo]

At what point did everyone start calling each other "bros" or something like that...imagine addressing someone correctly

is it tiktok/youtube culture just taking over?

and that leads me onto the question, WTF are these kids going to do when they grow up and cant speak to a human properly?

 

[Versez]

At what point did everyone start calling each other "bros" or something like that...imagine addressing someone correctly

is it tiktok/youtube culture just taking over?

and that leads me onto the question, WTF are these kids going to do when they grow up and cant speak to a human properly?

Its a tiktok gen Z thing...sadly our world is not heading on a good path. Gen Z is probably the cringest, worst generation ever.

 

[method115]

Yes this is just you getting old. It's just the new way to address your friends. The same way we all use to say "dawg", or "N word" or "G" or the many other ways throughout history that people have said hi to their male friends. Not a big deal this is just the new one we've chosen.

The kids will grow up and learn to speak to each other properly the same way they've done throughout human history. You're overthinking it. Everyone has a certain way they talk around their friends compared to the way they talk around people professionally.

 

[koquerelle]

Cool story, bro.

 

[RoastBeast]

You sound triggered af. Throw shade like that and don't expect people not to clap back.

 

[Pittie Petey]

 

[Captain Tenneal]

At what point did everyone start calling each other "bros" or something like that...imagine addressing someone correctly

is it tiktok/youtube culture just taking over?

and that leads me onto the question, WTF are these kids going to do when they grow up and cant speak to a human properly?

The Welsh in the 16th century

The term “bro” originated as a shortened form of “brother” in Middle Welsh, dating back to the 16th century. This etymological connection is evident in the Welsh language, where “bro” is still used as a term of address or affection.

 

[Wrath of Foamy]

 

[Osculater]

I think it started in the 2000's and even women with teh XX chromosomes say 'Bro' as well

 

[Osculater]

The Welsh in the 16th century

The term “bro” originated as a shortened form of “brother” in Middle Welsh, dating back to the 16th century. This etymological connection is evident in the Welsh language, where “bro” is still used as a term of address or affection.

sure bruv

 

[liner]

Answer in the thread title. You getting old bro

 

[Berserker13]

The Welsh in the 16th century

The term “bro” originated as a shortened form of “brother” in Middle Welsh, dating back to the 16th century. This etymological connection is evident in the Welsh language, where “bro” is still used as a term of address or affection.

wow

 

[VinceArch]

Bro followed close behind after dude and man.

 

[PBAC]

Bro is just a neutral address to confirm equilibrium. Females also use it to reaffit mutual ground with males.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

It's all good Sherbro

 

[KBE6EKCTAH_CCP]

At what point did everyone start calling each other "bros" or something like that...imagine addressing someone correctly

is it tiktok/youtube culture just taking over?

and that leads me onto the question, WTF are these kids going to do when they grow up and cant speak to a human properly?

Idk bro

 

[Shane-O-Mac]

come at me bro

it's been around a long time like early 2000's, how old are you??

 

[west42]

At what point did everyone start calling each other "bros" or something like that...imagine addressing someone correctly

is it tiktok/youtube culture just taking over?

and that leads me onto the question, WTF are these kids going to do when they grow up and cant speak to a human properly?

July 10th 1999. 3:46 pm iirc

 

[Fishmonger]

did you just wake up from a 60 year coma?

 

[BigSexy444]

The term "bro" has evolved significantly over time. Originally an abbreviation of "brother," it began to be used in the 20th century to refer to male friends or peers, not just siblings. By the 1970s, "bro" had become a common term among young men, especially within subcultures like fraternities and surf communities, to denote camaraderie and close friendship.

Variations such as "brah," "bruh," and "breh" have also emerged, each with its own cultural nuances. For instance, "brah" is often associated with Hawaiian Pidgin and surf culture, while "bruh" has roots in African American Vernacular English.

In summary, men have been calling each other "bro" since at least the mid-20th century, with the term gaining widespread popularity in the 1970s and continuing to evolve in various cultural contexts.