Tuesday, June 10, 2008

the bro

The bro can typically be found prowling in such places as, spring break destinations (Cabo and Daytona Beach rank high in the list), dance clubs, and most commonly at the gym getting his swell on. I have been fortunate enough in life to work in close proximity to one such bro, and have been inspired to write a how-to-guide on achieving bro’dom of your very own.

  • Undershirts: The foundation of bro’dom relies on a bare, waxed chest. So first things first... if you own any undershirts throw them away immediately. The bro can never be seen with an undershirt on, and is much more likely to be seen with no shirt on at all.
  • Body hair: Rid yourself of any body hair. The one exception to this rule is the subtle yet masculine 5 o’clock shadow, as the bro can be spotted with this look often.
  • Self-tanner: You may think this bronze look comes from a tanning bed, but this is a common non-bro misconception. You can only pull off that perfect tan by using a bro-approved spray-on tan. You may wonder, what's bro-approved? The answer to this is, any spray-on tan that a half naked girl applies to you while telling you how good your 6 pack looks.
  • Cuff links: No bro ensemble is complete without the professional and high class touch of cuff links in all social situations. The bro can be seen anywhere from the office to a sporting event with the perfect cuff links to compliment all settings. Extra bro points if they match the pinstripes in your pants.
  • Axe Body Spray: It is vital for every bro to smell good at all times and for everyone in the room to know it. Douse yourself in bro-approved Axe body spray, because all bros know that the commercials don't lie.
  • Cologne: The only bro approved cologne is one you cannot pronounce correctly. Common bro brands are colognes such as Acqua Di Gio and L'Eau d'Issey. This scent, accompanied by your bro body spray, will get the attention of any girl.
  • Gold chain: The only way to accompany your bare, tanned chest is with a gold chain. Because without a chain your undone buttons would just look ridiculous.
  • Casual wear: When going casual it is acceptable for a bro to wear a vneck, if and only if, this vneck is accompanied by a suit coat.
**Special shout out to two anonymous co-authors for their thoughts and contributions to 'the bro.' Couldn't have done it without you.

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