Reddit Users Reveal Parts Of The Bro Code That Must Always Be Respected

What elements of the bro code must always be upheld?

It's a great question, and I found myself going down a deep Reddit rabbit hole early Wednesday morning on a thread debating that exact topic.

For those of you who might not know, the bro code refers to the unwritten rules of being a guy, what that means and what it means in relation to your buddies.

It can be as simple as making sure the fridge is always stocked with beer when the boys come over. Maybe, it's as extreme as having an agreement to hide a body. I'm not here to tell you how to craft your code. That's up to you.

What I will say is Reddit is having a ton of fun debating and discussing what elements must be upheld at all times. Enjoy some of the responses below, and hit me with your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

• if your bro's girl is cheating on him.... tell him immediately with zero hesitation.
• Protect your bro’s dignity even when he is not around.
• It's a rare occurrence, but if your bro ever wants to actually talk about something, listen.
• Never make fun of a bro when he tells you something he cares about. Lift each other up.
• Not cheating or stealing your bro's girl.
• If a chick your bro likes is hitting on you then deflect, deflect, and then redirect to the homie.
• Don't c*ckblock. Raise your boy up. Be a good wingman
• If a bro passes out from lifting weights, add another plate or replace a dumbbell with a heavier weight before paramedics show up.
• "Article 45: The Sister Clause A bro's sister is sacred territory, to be treated with utmost respect and honor. Any romantic or physical interest in a bro's sister must be accompanied by express permission from said bro, obtained preferably in writing and signed in triplicate. Violation of this clause warrants immediate expulsion from the brohood, subject to the severest penalties including but not limited to bro punches, shunning, and permanent banishment from all bro-related activities."
• Always respect a bro's save file in a game, no matter how old or new it is.
• Still hang out with your friends when you get a gf.
• Take care of your Bro's mental health. If he seems down, ask what's up. If your bro confides in you he's not doing well, be a bro and listen, take him out for a beer, whatever it takes. We men suck at sharing our issues and I've lost several good friends to suicide over the years. We need to take better care of each other.
• If you see a bro running game let him cook
• It's your boys girlfriend, not yours. Even after they split.
• If a (single) girl is in the room, especially one that your friend is fond of, he is funniest guy you’ve ever met. You are to gas him up and let him be the cool one.
• Sh*t talk them to their face, big them up behind their back.

Overall, a lot of great responses, and I'll tell you a couple things when it comes to my buddies and myself. I will back up my buddies no matter the cost when it comes to picking up women. I've been with my rockstar girlfriend for years, and that makes me the perfect wingman because there's no competition between the guys. I will say literally anything to back up my buddies. A few white lies never hurt anyone. If he says he's done something, you better believe I'll back it up.

Second, and in a similar spirit, is an agreement we have about funerals. Fortunately, none of my close friends have died, but when they do, we have all agreed to get up there and tell the most egregious lies you can imagine to inflate their legacies. At the same time, we vow to deny and refute any embarrassing or damaging stories. These are the terms we've accepted.

What are your bro code rules? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.