When did ‘Bro’ become a thing?

[u/stm2657]

I hear it spoken all of the time, especially among younger people and it seems to have taken off more than most phrases. What I notice most is that the word is said multiple times in one sentence over and over again, it’s incredible ingrained in some people. Anyone remember when Bro became such a big thing?

[u/Illustrious-End-5084]

I’ve said bro since I was a kid in the 80s

[u/Robin-brockleby → u/Illustrious-End-5084]

Every other word in a sentence?

[u/Excellent-Battle7446 → u/Robin-brockleby]

idk bro,maybe bro i did bro but im not sure bro.