Are there still "bros" in your generation?
"Bros" became a term for the first time when I went to college, I think. I'm curious if this concept still exists or maybe more curious if this type of person will always exist.
For sure, no one is wearing upside down visors and popped collars on polo shirts anymore. But are there still hoards of overly gender-normative-performing dudes out there clamoring to get fucked up and get laid?
Has the character type changed to adapt to the culture of a new generation?
What has changed about them?
What are they called now?
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In case the concept needs more explanation, this is from urban dictionary from 2009:
"Bros are a type of white male between the ages of 16-24. They originated in Southern California during the early 2000s, but are now prevalent in most major cities throughout the US and Canada. They are characterized mainly by their frequent use of the word "bro" to describe other males who are actually unrelated to them, but can be noted by many other distinguishing features such as:
- A brightly colored Abercrombie and Fitch polo (often pink) worn with the collar popped
- A Livestrong bracelet
- A trucker hat, worn either backwards or tilted to the side
- A pair of gino sunglasses, most likely purchased from Armani Exchange for $39.99, and often worn indoors / in non-sunny weather
- Being overly tanned, to the point at which it is apparent they spend several days a week at the tanning salon
- Hair with too much gel in it
- Working out all the time and wearing overly tight shirts to make it look like they are more jacked than they actually are
- Frequent use of the words "chill" and "sweet"
- Liking Family Guy better than the Simpsons
- Listening to a combination of soft rock (Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Dave Matthews), the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and some rap.
- Ripped jeans for formal attire and track pants for informal attire
- The excessive use of cologne and axe body spray"