I've always wondered about Bro code. There's a "Girl Code" but I feel like it is a little less...intense then Bro Code. After hearing some guys bring it up recently, I decided to do a little research. What really is Bro Code, does it always apply, and when do we blow it off? 

Bro Code by definition is a set of rules to follow in order to be considered a bro (that's me paraphrasing what they meant from brocode.org.). Yes, that's a real thing. If you haven't looked at it, check it out. Some of my favorite "codes" from their website were; 

"173: Bros only comment on a fellow bro’s fashion choice if that choice will affect the bro’s ability to get laid." 

"149: Bro’s wear their pants, jeans, trousers, shorts etc, above their ass."

"141: A bro never lets another bro drink and drive. If your drunk bro puts up a struggle you are permitted to forcefully stop him, in that situation the usual rules of bro combat apply." 

"102: Bro’s pay for their dates." 

First of all, I like how some of these "codes" require the "bro's" to be super sweet gentlemen; like rule 102. I have to say I like that. I also like rule 149 saying that they should wear their pants above their arse. YES PLEASE. If I want to see your navy and green plaid boxers, I will offer to take them off myself...and that's highly unlikely. My favorite is rule 141. Way to be responsible, Bro Code. Responsible is sexy in my book. 

So after reading about Bro Code online, I went to some of the "Bro's" I know and asked them what the most important code was to them. 

Collin, 20, a Communications major at the UofA said that he thought the, "Most important bro code would have to be never sleep with your bros girlfriend or ex girlfriend." 

...But would he break the code? Collin says yes! 

"Depending on how long I have known the bro and in the circumstance of a girl. If I was with a girl before I met him and he got with her, I believe I have the right to break the code and go back to her. The only real reason I feel I'd have to break or betray the code is a 100% certainty of love. You can't fight that. If you're man enough to admit it to your friend, they should understand if they really are your bro." 

Zach, 21, a nutrition major at the UofA says, the most important code to him is that, "A bro is always psyched, always." 

He says, that you can never break this code. 

"If someone is excited about something, you get excited for them. Unless they are rooting for a rival sports team, then all bets are off." 

Nicholas, 20, a pre law major at the UofA, and President of the Zeta Psi Fraternity says, "The most important one is you must always have your bro's back. From personal experience, I have broken bro code but not necessarily that particular 'code,' and dang do I feel bad about it. I feel like there are circumstances in which guys can communicate with each other about certain things that would be considered breaking the code and work around the violation." 

So it seems like Bro code is pretty important between guys and for good reason. I've come to the conclusion that the idea of "Bro Code" isn't to have this long list of rules that all men have to adhere to (because that would be ridiculous), but instead, guidelines to help you be a better friend. 

I think there are always going to be circumstances in which the "code" will have to be broken. I will agree with Collin about breaking the code for love. Talk about an adorable response, ladies. 

So what do you think? Would you break the code? What is your favorite code? Let me know on my Twitter! 

Thanks to thebrocode.org for helping a sister out!