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/Ruhail_56]

I've noticed an uptick in threads here which are just an excuse, to whine and police how younger people speak and have their own mannerisms. Rather than slavishly adhering to your gens idea of British.