The Bro Code (Paperback)

~ Barney Stinson (Author)
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Product Description

Everyone's life is governed by an internal code of conduct. Some call it morality. Others call it religion. But Bros in the know call this holy grail the Bro Code.

Historically a spoken tradition passed from one generation to the next, the official code of conduct for Bros appears here in its published form for the first time ever. By upholding the tenets of this sacred and legendary document, any dude can learn to achieve Bro-dom.

About the Author

Barney Stinson works at a corporation, and regularly ?suits up? to help his lovelorn and altogether pathetic bro Ted Mosby. Basically the coolest dude ever, Barney Stinson has been compared to the Fonz—but Barney is much, much more awesome. Stinson lives in New York, New York—and appears weekly on the hit CBS show ?How I Met Your Mother? with his friends Ted, Robin, Lily and Marshall.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Fireside; Original edition (October 14, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 143911000X
• ISBN-13: 978-1439110003
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #975 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Priceless humor for any fan of the show, November 10, 2008

By	J. Jones (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book isn't some quick, half-hearted cash-in for How I Met Your Mother Fans, it's basically Barney Stinson in paperback form. The Bro Code is hilarious. If you're a fan of the show you'll likely hear Neil Patrick Harris' voice in your head as you read the book cover-to-cover. With diagrams, footnotes, and over 150 "codes" written by the show's writers, this is a can't miss book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good time, but less of a payoff in the eBook version, July 30, 2009

By	R. Whitelaw "Rebel Broker" (Morgan Hill, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: The Bro Code (Kindle Edition)

I was looking for something that was low on think and high on laugh. This definitely fit the bill! You are most likely going to rip through this pretty quickly. Think of it as a collection of one liners that are likely to at least get you grinning and in some cases laughing out loud.

While the eBook/Kindle version gives you all the words, after looking at the print version, it definitely does not give you the full experience. Some of the great gags in here are tied to pictures and images in the book. While an attempt is made to include these in the eBook version, it really does not cut it. They are hard to make out and end up contributing far less to the fun than they do in the print version.

Clearly, this is one of those examples of what we sometimes lose in the translation from print copy to eBook.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A work to be honored and revered, April 16, 2009

By	Robert Tokunaga "nuclearbastard" (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Bro Code (Audio CD)

This is the first, and to my knowledge, only, reference guide to conduct that applies exclusively to bros and their conduct with each other.

It is being hailed as a "wonderful work of satire", and "great for fans of the show." I am glad that the curators of this tome have found success for connoisseurs of parody and situational comedy. While this may be valid, this work is, in fact, a definitive source of guidance on how one interacts and behaves with, in regards to, and around, his bros. As such, it should be treated with reverence and honor. Any humor to be found within is usually found from situational references, either from this "How I Met Your Mother" series (I may have to watch it, someday...), but more likely from one's own history with his (or her) bros.

I have used this guide as a reference to dictate actions in no less than two critical bro-related situations, and it has helped me to maintain my bro-status among my bros. While there is nothing saying I would not have made the same decision without The Bro Code, it provides me a set of rules to reference in times of doubt, or at least to help justify my position.

While not discussed directly in The Bro Code, I believe that bro-type behavior should not be used exclusively with one's bros. Rather, brohavior should be practiced in most areas of life and relationships. To that end, I have provided copies to all my bros, to help guide them in their decision making. I even provided copies to my supervisor and my brother-in-law, even though I would not technically call them bros.

In truth, this work applies to all walks of life. While it is geared specifically for bros and bro culture, it centers around the theory of "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." That philosophy could serve to be explored in a more expansive work, possibly using stories and a mythology to help provide examples of how one should live their life according to a code of morals and ethics. Such a work could be religious in its impact...

But I digress. I can say this without hesitation: This guide has merit. I recommend it for anyone who wants to be a better friend, a better person, and, naturally, a better bro.