(The Bro code is genderless and can be applied to any person looking for employment as either abest friend or brother.)

1. The Bro must always have your back.

Just as Shaq had Kobe and Scooby had Shaggy bro must have bro.

2. The Bro must at worst be an adequate wingman

Whether it's the club, the library, or a regular Tuesday when called upon the bro must always be ready.

3. The Bro must accept that loved ones are off limits

Whether it's the Ex you're still in love with or your sister. The bro must accept no matter how attractive the person or intellectually stimulating the conversation. No means no. *Be warned failure to adhere to this rule will result in termination of the Bro contract and in some cases physical harm*

4.The Bro must be fine with erratic displays of emotions.

High five's, fist bumps, bro hugs etc.

5. The Bro must never reveal personal information of another bro.

Never shall a bro betray the trust of another.

6. The Bro must always support a bro

If you enter a conversation, group chat or atmosphere in which your bro is being attacked or laughed at you must always have said bro's back.

7. The Bro must be a master of non-verbal communication.

Whether it is saving the bro from saying something idiotic; or alerting the bro that his/her future girlfriend/boyfriend may be walking past him, it is imperative that the bro is a master at signals.

8. The Bro must never leave another bro hanging.

All high fives must be met with similar enthusiasm. All common phrases must be finished.

9. The Bro must know when to control/unleash another's bros inner beast.

With great power comes great responsibility. Making sure your bro drinks the right amount to be fun and not insane is a powerful skill.

10. The Bro must order pizza when hosting other bros.

Pizza. Pizza. Pizza. Pizza. Pizza. Pizza. Pizza. Pizza. Wait for it. Pizza.

11. The Bro must always "hold me back"

The bro is not allowed in any circumstance to let a bro go after the phrase "you lucky he's holding me back" is uttered.

12. The Bro must be willing to "smack the taste" out of another bro's mouth.

If a bro is caught doing something, dangerous or stupid (ex: texting ones ex, cursing at mother, SMOKING CIGARS) the closest bro is allowed and is encouraged to smack the taste out of another bro. *Disclaimer* The bro is allowed only one slap a week any subsequent slaps after exceeding the slap limit may result in a beating.

13. The Bro must always impart words of wisdom when needed.

It is up to the bro to decide when these words are to be imparted.