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Bros Before Hos: How To Start a Bromance
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- April 30, 2009
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Ah, the bromance. What started out as a witty catchphrase has taken popular culture by storm. From "I Love You, Man" to Brody Jenner's MTV reality show "Bromance," having a man crush is the new black. Here's how to get in on the trend.
Wait, what?
Never heard of a bromance? Here’s the skinny on what constitutes a bromance.
Bromance
What happens when Brody Jenner of MTV reality TV show “fame” needs a new friend? He stars in a reality TV show where lameos compete to be his new BFF, of course! And you thought Paris Hilton was bad.
Bromance
I might be a HUGE bitch for thinking this whole thing is super funny, but guys having teary heart-to-hearts with Brody Jenner on national television?! How can you not laugh?
Bromance
Sorry, but this show is too funny to only put one clip up. In this clip, one of the contestants gets a tattoo that looks EXACTLY like one of Jenner’s. Ummm… is anyone else having Single White Female flashbacks? And people say women are crazy!
Are You and Your Best Buddy in a Bromance?
CNN attempts to answer the eternal question.
Looking for Bromance?
Finding a date is hard, but finding friends can be even harder. Here are a few places to look for bromance:
- The workplace (it’s a no-no for romantic relationships, but who says you can’t make a good friend in the board room?)
- A poker game (it didn’t work out so well for Paul Rudd’s character in I Love You, Man, but it might just work out for you)
- Sports leagues (softball, kickball, whatever— scientific evidence has proven that men bond over sports. I just made that up, but it sounds like it might be true.)
- Through friends (they say that’s the best way to meet a girlfriend/boyfriend, why not man friend?
A Fine Bromance
A great piece from Time Magazine about love between bros.
Famous Bromances
If you think Bromances are restricted to comedies starring Paul Rudd, you better think again. Bromance is a real thing, and here’s the proof.
Matthew McConaughey and Lance Armstrong
After being spotted together numerous times, rumors started flying that this pair were more than just friends. People just don’t recognize a bromance when they see one.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck
This Oscar-winning bromance is so famous, it inspired an off-Broadway play.
Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson
Owen and Woody cemented their friendship with a trip to Peru, where they reportedly went skinny dipping (you’ll have to look elsewhere for those pictures). In the meantime, here they are on a bromantic Hawaiian vacation.
So what's a bromantic to do?
Why, go on a man date, of course! Sure, there will be stigma. Sure, people might think you’re a gay couple. But guys need friends too, you know.
Bromances on Film
Not quite sure how to start your Bromance? Get some cinematic inspiration! In case you haven’t noticed bromances have been TEARING up the big screen lately (thanks, Judd Apatow!) And if you’re at a loss where to take your man crush, you can take a page from these movies.
I Love You, Man
Peter and Sydney (Paul Rudd and Jason Segal) teach us that you can’t form a Rush cover band without a friend. Plus, how cute do they look on a Vespa?
James Beach
60 N Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
James Beach is where Peter and Sydney meet for fish tacos and beers on their first man date. How do they keep it masculine? They stay in the bar area (as opposed to getting a romantic table on the patio).
James Beach is where Peter and Sydney meet for fish tacos and beers on their first man date. How do they keep it masculine? They stay in the bar area (as opposed to getting a romantic table on the patio).
Avalon Hollywood
1735 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Sydney and Peter share their love of Rush and display their love to the world when they go to a show at the Avalon. Much like a football game, a concert is one of the places where men seem to be able to do whatever they want without scrutiny.
Sydney and Peter share their love of Rush and display their love to the world when they go to a show at the Avalon. Much like a football game, a concert is one of the places where men seem to be able to do whatever they want without scrutiny.
Jar Restaurant Inc
8225 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
This classy steakhouse is where Peter goes on what he perceives to be a man date, and what his dining partner perceives to be an actual date. So awkward. And while a man date dinner is totally acceptable, just make sure you and your dining partner are on the same page beforehand.
This classy steakhouse is where Peter goes on what he perceives to be a man date, and what his dining partner perceives to be an actual date. So awkward. And while a man date dinner is totally acceptable, just make sure you and your dining partner are on the same page beforehand.
Superbad
Seth and Evan (Jonah Hill and Michael Cera) made us realize that true male friendship can conquer anything— including crazy hobos.
Fox Hills Mall
294 Fox Hills Mall, Culver City, CA 90230
The day after their crazy, drunken, sexed-up adventure Seth and Evan put the kibosh on their morning after awkwardness with a trip to the Fox Hills Mall.
The day after their crazy, drunken, sexed-up adventure Seth and Evan put the kibosh on their morning after awkwardness with a trip to the Fox Hills Mall.
Knocked Up
Sure, the movie was about Seth Rogen getting Katherine Heigl pregnant, but it was also about Seth Rogan and his lovable band of loser friends. Not to mention Rogen and Paul Rudd’s budding bromance, which lead to what else? A crazy night in Vegas.
Record Surplus
11609 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Before there was Vegas, there was some quality hangout time in West LA. First Ben and Pete hit up the Record Surplus where Pete browses for vinyl— quite the manly pursuit.
Before there was Vegas, there was some quality hangout time in West LA. First Ben and Pete hit up the Record Surplus where Pete browses for vinyl— quite the manly pursuit.
Del's Saloon
12238 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Later in the movie, Ben and Pete return to West LA to hit up Del’s Saloon for some drinks. Since Del’s is on the divey side and also has a pool table and televised sports, it’s a great spot for man dates.
Later in the movie, Ben and Pete return to West LA to hit up Del’s Saloon for some drinks. Since Del’s is on the divey side and also has a pool table and televised sports, it’s a great spot for man dates.
Pinapple Express
While it may have been packaged as a stoner action comedy, this film was truly a bromance at heart. I mean, you just don’t carry any dude out of a crazy barn fire— even if he is your pot dealer.
Where Bromance Lives...
when it’s in Los Angeles
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Maybe I am nostalgic, but my eyes say no bromance can compare to Lloyd and Harry in dumb and dumber.
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Great article. I’m so sick of being around homophobic male friendships! It isn’t “gay.” But yeah, that Bromance show does look pathetically hilarious!
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