Men on Men? The rise of bromance

I'll stick to kissing female friends only. The most affection I will give to a male friend is a hug.

I do apologize if it came off rude and snippy. And it was my mistyping to make it seem as if you were against it... I should have been a bit more clear. I was referring to others' comments that leaned toward the side of homophobia.

I say that with sincerity too.

IMHO i don't think it matters where the actual kiss takes place. If we must we can bring up Tim Tebows lip lock last year with a teammate.

There is kissing everywhere so I do see this as relevant regardless of location. But is just my opinion.

I think this is awesome, but I live in Alabama and I won't hold my breath for "bromance" to gain any wide acceptance down here.

There are bromances everywhere. This isn't the first time they were recognized. The guy I am seeing has a "bromance." OR a best friend. Whatever you want to call it.

Bromances are not just prominient in the UK they are prominent here in the US. And the only bit that should stay away from this comment board is the homophobic comments many have already left.

So how does that make comments about our own current experience with bromances irrelevant? Praytell? Who cares if it is US or UK.

It should be looked at with broad smiles and warm feelings - no matter where your location.

Am I the only who noticed this is a British article referring to a British award ceremony? Everyone keeps talking about the U.S. in reference to this article. I don't get it.

Case in point: "This is only a big deal in countries like the US. When it's within Latin America, it's no big deal. " Well, this is also a big deal in the U.K., where this article orginated. Why not make your comment more relevant to the article? (And I'm not trying to attack the commenter, as she makes a nice point. I just don't feel it's as relevant as it could be.)

I agree that the U.S. is struggling with homophobia, but discussing the sociopolitical state of the LGBT community and "bromances" in the U.K. is more relevant to this article.

The guy I am seeing is in a "bromance." I think it is adorable!!! Its awesome that guys are finally opening up, becoming more compassionate with each other and admitting they DO love their 'bros." :D

Thank you for voting this crap up current this is real important news!

E-Q-U-A-L-I-T-Y

That's all I'm going to say.

humm... Interesting. I've always lived by the motto of, "different strokes for different folks" but, this amount of bromance might just be a touch too much.

I think that it's great to see two guys being "close friends" like that. It's all good. No need to be so uptight. Physical affection is physical affection no matter what.

I'm not kissing and hugging my friends.

I don't even like that one-arm-wrap-around-while-shaking-hands thing.

Hell, sometimes some of those handshakes last a little too long too.

And those guys that hold on to your hand after the shaking has stopped, and just casually converse as if there's nothing awkward about holding another man's hand... they need to cut that out too.

People are too touchy-feely.

Keep at arms-length and no sudden movements. That's how I roll.

if i was on the news every time i kissed a guy, you would all be very sick of hearing my name

i dont think theres anything to "normalise "
i dont think theres any reason to call this a "phenomenon"
im sick of people taking things slow.
dont like it then deal with it.

i dont feel any less normal than other straight couple.
i came from an old style latin family.
we kiss eachother on the checks.
TWICE

we hug EVERYONE

Men in the middle east hold hands when walking around.
to even say that this is gay would blow their minds.

its not people that have a problem with this,
its YOU america.

so get the hell over it already and stop having everyone hold your hand.

do we really need a word for that, bromance! this is

Now in Europe, or like Italy, friends (man), usually kiss on the cheeks as normal greetings, and believe me, don't tell them its gay!

Now if it is a new fashion in US, and you need a word to express the newness and "hype" of it, enjoy your bromance!

In your face Katy Perry! I have always been annoyed by the looks I get when I do stuff like that with my guy friends, the slap on the butt or the hug. This is awesome I think, I've always been annoyed on how USA culture embraces the lesbian kiss but guys on the other hand are given sour looks when they do anything near homosexual if they are not homosexuals. Its good to see that this is more prominent in in the US of A.

Why is this even on the front page...?

A slight cultural shift is all it is. It already goes on in frats and the like, as someone said. Not that huge of a thing in other cultures, and rightly so. Thank you, Puritans.
As much as I like the term "bromance," it doesn't fit at all. It's got nothing to do with romance, or even sex for that matter. Physical affection/ contact. Whooptie-tit. We're all apes; it's in our DNA.

The only thing this thread did was give the chest-thumping bigots a chance to spout more "eeeeeew gross, someone kill it with a shoe whilst I quiver atop this bar stool" word vomit.
You know who you are. Stop being pussies.

When it comes to homosexuality, we need to be alot more close minded than we are. This country used to have better morals.

Don't take me as a player hater. I love the player but hate the game.

Oh gross. This made it on TV? A lot of people with nothing to do on current I guess.

oh, GOD! why is it that American society is perhaps one of the most closed-minded societies?! we always preach bullshit talking about freedom and equality; but in the end --- it's all fictitious. i mean really, there are way too many posts saying, "oh, that's gay..." -- haha, wth -- does it matter?! who cares. love is love. no wonder so many people hate Americans; we've got to change our ways.

Long man hugs are great among friends. Its like an area of comfort that you have between your friends and best friends. I don't think I'll engage in any kissing between friends but this wave of "bromance" is a good thing.

This is only a big deal in countries like the US. When it's within Latin America, it's no big deal.

Im not down with whisker burn between my shoulder blades! YACK!

GAYmance...HAHA!

Live and let live? Ok...Ill remember that the next time I see a pediphile or a necropheliac.

People are people. Who gives a flying fuck about what their sexual orientation is and/or how they express affection towards one another?

Live and let live.

Blatant double standard.

Really?.... No.... Really. It's called you are gay. That's not cool bro.

This is the number one news post... I am ashamed to be an American. You people disgust me.

GAYmance is more the word.

I have never seen real men kiss. This is just propaganda
by heterophobics

Bromance is the more serious, hands on version of a Man Crush. Frats sometimes display orgies of bromance. I think most everyone has seen a bromance orgy at one time or another. It's definitely uncomfortable for anyone who happens to be on the sidelines.

Bromance sounds incestuous.

I also have to say that kiss is very awkward. So much for the second date.

I don't know how they do it at the WhatsOnStage theater awards but here in America we keep our homoeroticism to ass slaps and towel whips in the locker room. And only if you play a sport None of that at theater locker rooms or fancy saunas

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It's guy love
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I love scrubs!!

Oh by the way, 'mano' is actually 'hand' in spanish.

You've probably heard the term 'mano a mano' in the context of a fight.

While the term 'Mano a mano' sounds like 'Man to Man', its actually 'Hand to Hand', used to refer to the common term of 'hand to hand combat' (meaning unarmed combat).

It doesn't make sense in this article. But that's ok, the rest of the article doesn't make sense either.

Just a Fad!

WTF?!?!?!?

I'd like to see my boyfriend engage in some bromance...meow!

because your"gay" if you get too close. sad huh? and even if you are gay it doesnt mean you want to get it on. it really is sad how close minded society can be. and how presumtuos "straight" guys can be thinking all gay guys want to f@#$ them.

Bromance is just a close friendship. Women are close to their friends. Why can't guys?

I'm not falling for this crap. No one is going to make me accept the bromance.

But I voted it up because I like the word bromance. It reminds me of the men's bra, the "bro".

In this time of turmoil, it's good to see human closeness, no matter what the configuration.

This is nothing more then the Anglo-Saxton based cultures of the world warming up to men on men physical interaction. In many parts of the world it is normal for men to kiss, hold hands, and even sleep in the same bed (with more then 1 dude). All of these are considered normal heterosexual male interactions, just with out the touch of homophobia that is so deeply rooted in American society.

A step towards being more personal with people is a step in the right direction...according to me!

Showing friendly affection between two men is perfectly okay in my opinion, but kissing on the mouth should be reserved for couples- gay or straight.

wtfs a bromance if its gay its not ok thats my moto!

Its kind of a silly term and a silly 'phenomenon' but perhaps drunk actors kissing and hugging at awards ceremonies will help normalise gay male relationships. If so, let the kissing commence!

hahaha...bromance

This is a great article! I'm happy that bromances aren't being bashed! A great example of a bromance is between Seth Rogen and James Franco in Pineapple Express. I think they definitely helped pave the way for the acceptance of bromances. Amen.