Comments on: Shlog Commandment #1: No Bro-ing http://shaungroves.com/2007/11/shlog-commandment-1-no-bro-ing/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:11:45 -0600 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Talena http://shaungroves.com/2007/11/shlog-commandment-1-no-bro-ing/#comment-9724 Talena Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:44:32 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/11/shlog-commandment-1-no-bro-ing/#comment-9724 <p>The only person on this earth I call “bro” is my brother. </p> <p> Up here in Red-Neck-Ville, we say “Hey, man.” </p> <p> And there is really nothing endearing or offensive about it. Perhaps more people should use the term, since it is completely, one-hundred-percent accurate. (At least when speaking to someone of the male gender. I get seriously offended if our server in a restaurant refers to my husband and I as “You guys.” Maybe I’ll make that the subject of a blog post on my own blog!) </p> <p> Have a good trip! </p> The only person on this earth I call “bro” is my brother.

Up here in Red-Neck-Ville, we say “Hey, man.”

And there is really nothing endearing or offensive about it. Perhaps more people should use the term, since it is completely, one-hundred-percent accurate. (At least when speaking to someone of the male gender. I get seriously offended if our server in a restaurant refers to my husband and I as “You guys.” Maybe I’ll make that the subject of a blog post on my own blog!)

Have a good trip!

]]> By: kathryn http://shaungroves.com/2007/11/shlog-commandment-1-no-bro-ing/#comment-9723 kathryn Tue, 13 Nov 2007 03:41:13 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/11/shlog-commandment-1-no-bro-ing/#comment-9723 <p>this is hilarious! </p> this is hilarious!

]]> By: andrew t http://shaungroves.com/2007/11/shlog-commandment-1-no-bro-ing/#comment-9722 andrew t Fri, 09 Nov 2007 23:11:47 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/11/shlog-commandment-1-no-bro-ing/#comment-9722 <p>What about other “bro” derivatives, such as “broseph”? </p> What about other “bro” derivatives, such as “broseph”?

]]> By: The Leprechaun http://shaungroves.com/2007/11/shlog-commandment-1-no-bro-ing/#comment-9721 The Leprechaun Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:04:26 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/11/shlog-commandment-1-no-bro-ing/#comment-9721 <p>Insert comment here about brah size. </p> Insert comment here about brah size.

]]> By: Fay http://shaungroves.com/2007/11/shlog-commandment-1-no-bro-ing/#comment-9720 Fay Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:36:09 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/11/shlog-commandment-1-no-bro-ing/#comment-9720 <p>Equally annoying is the improper use (or overuse) of the term “sis” or “sister.” For example: </p> <p> If we’re on a date, but not yet dating, don’t use “sis” as a term of endearment—it’s just weird. </p> <p> Do not call me “Sister Shakes.” That’s what they called my Mom in the charismatic church I grew up in. It makes me feel old. </p> Equally annoying is the improper use (or overuse) of the term “sis” or “sister.” For example:

If we’re on a date, but not yet dating, don’t use “sis” as a term of endearment—it’s just weird.

Do not call me “Sister Shakes.” That’s what they called my Mom in the charismatic church I grew up in. It makes me feel old.

]]> By: Just Matt http://shaungroves.com/2007/11/shlog-commandment-1-no-bro-ing/#comment-9719 Just Matt Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:27:10 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/11/shlog-commandment-1-no-bro-ing/#comment-9719 <p>How about Brotha? Like Desmond on lost. </p> How about Brotha? Like Desmond on lost.

]]> By: portorikan http://shaungroves.com/2007/11/shlog-commandment-1-no-bro-ing/#comment-9718 portorikan Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:30:07 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/11/shlog-commandment-1-no-bro-ing/#comment-9718 <p>brah, Bro has been around for like, years man. Fo’ real, yo! </p> brah, Bro has been around for like, years man. Fo’ real, yo!

]]> By: Molly Ranae http://shaungroves.com/2007/11/shlog-commandment-1-no-bro-ing/#comment-9717 Molly Ranae Fri, 09 Nov 2007 06:36:12 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/11/shlog-commandment-1-no-bro-ing/#comment-9717 <p>I am with Nancy on this one...the brother in Christ context...except when I am talking to my blood brothers, whom I generally refer to as “broha.” Is that a double breakage of the commandment...because I just realized “broha” combines the subject matters of both “Thou shalt nots”? </p> I am with Nancy on this one…the brother in Christ context…except when I am talking to my blood brothers, whom I generally refer to as “broha.” Is that a double breakage of the commandment…because I just realized “broha” combines the subject matters of both “Thou shalt nots”?

]]> By: Anon http://shaungroves.com/2007/11/shlog-commandment-1-no-bro-ing/#comment-9716 Anon Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:49:51 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/11/shlog-commandment-1-no-bro-ing/#comment-9716 <p>Is it cool if I call you Shaun, or would you prefer Mr. Groves? OR since ninja’s aren’t supposed to give their identities away, I could not call you at all… </p> Is it cool if I call you Shaun, or would you prefer Mr. Groves? OR since ninja’s aren’t supposed to give their identities away, I could not call you at all…

]]> By: Halpin http://shaungroves.com/2007/11/shlog-commandment-1-no-bro-ing/#comment-9715 Halpin Fri, 09 Nov 2007 04:04:42 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/11/shlog-commandment-1-no-bro-ing/#comment-9715 <p>what if I use “bro” when speaking to my actual brother?  Because I often do this. </p> <p> I don’t say it to anyone else, so am I breaking the Shlog commandment? </p> what if I use “bro” when speaking to my actual brother?  Because I often do this.

I don’t say it to anyone else, so am I breaking the Shlog commandment?

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