Do your buddies know “The Code”? in a hilarious guide inspired by a memorable episode of the hit CBSv television show How I Met You...
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Jan 14, 2012
Elisandra
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Reviewed on 01/13/2012 – Friday yep, Friday the 13º,, creepy I know. LoL
The Bro Code
Man, let me start by saying I love Barney. He is the best EVAH. The book is funny, but I have to say that the audio makes all the difference.
This guy have this way of saying the nastiest things and yet, I find him charming as hell.
If I could meet him I would totally be his Bro-Chick.
Barney, you rock and I would set you up with any of mine big boobed fr More...
The Bro Code
Man, let me start by saying I love Barney. He is the best EVAH. The book is funny, but I have to say that the audio makes all the difference.
This guy have this way of saying the nastiest things and yet, I find him charming as hell.
If I could meet him I would totally be his Bro-Chick.
Barney, you rock and I would set you up with any of mine big boobed fr More...
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Dec 17, 2011
Anzu
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Yeah I know I know I’m not a Bro so I shouldn’t be reading this… but guess what? I don’t actually care and I already read it so tough luck!
I’ve been a fan of How I met You Mother for years. Lately the show kinda sucks but Barney is still my favorite and he just kicks ass! When I saw that they actually published the Bro Code I thought I must have it! For all of you fans out there: get it! For all of you chicks out there: if you have a sense of humor, you think like a guy and you’re no More...
I’ve been a fan of How I met You Mother for years. Lately the show kinda sucks but Barney is still my favorite and he just kicks ass! When I saw that they actually published the Bro Code I thought I must have it! For all of you fans out there: get it! For all of you chicks out there: if you have a sense of humor, you think like a guy and you’re no More...
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Oct 27, 2011
Wilson
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I got this ebook from my Boss. Cool, isn't he?
Well, the book was really entertaining. So good that I could imagine Barney lecturing while re-enacting his tricks! But the problem is, some parts of the code are not suitable for some readers. In fact, some people might find these parts offensive. So I am just recommending this book to my fellow bros out there. Tired? Stressed-out? Grab this book now and make life more awesome!
Well, the book was really entertaining. So good that I could imagine Barney lecturing while re-enacting his tricks! But the problem is, some parts of the code are not suitable for some readers. In fact, some people might find these parts offensive. So I am just recommending this book to my fellow bros out there. Tired? Stressed-out? Grab this book now and make life more awesome!
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Sep 05, 2011
Marta
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Podchodziłam do tej pozycji z dużą dozą ostrożności, ale nie ma się czemu dziwić – w końcu czego można spodziewać się po książce powstałej jako dodatek do jednego z najpopularniejszych seriali komediowych ostatnich lat? Tego typu twory z założenia nie grzeszą ambicją, a celem ich istnienia jest li tylko wysupłanie kolejnych brzęczących monet z portfeli miłośników pierwowzoru.
Teoria ta na szczęście nie sprawdziła się w stu procentach w tym przypadku. Owszem, ci, którzy nie oglądali „Ho More...
Teoria ta na szczęście nie sprawdziła się w stu procentach w tym przypadku. Owszem, ci, którzy nie oglądali „Ho More...
Sep 03, 2011
There is a code that all bros must follow. Previously only passed on by word-of-mouth, Barney Stinson has taken it as his duty to publish The Bro Code, so that no bro shall go unawares.
Note: Women, this is a work of fiction and should be viewed as such.
(Bro: This is not a work of fiction and if you fail to uphold The Bro Code, you will be left chickless and broless.)
I first heard about The Bro Code ages back and knew that I had to read it. Or better yet, listen to t More...
Note: Women, this is a work of fiction and should be viewed as such.
(Bro: This is not a work of fiction and if you fail to uphold The Bro Code, you will be left chickless and broless.)
I first heard about The Bro Code ages back and knew that I had to read it. Or better yet, listen to t More...
May 23, 2011
Stanley
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Author: Barney Stinson
Genre: Self Help
The Bro Code by Barney Stinson, is a living document, no a testament, that teaches and governs the lives of men. This book contains the answers to all of mens most pressing question. For example, can a man enjoy chick flicks? Article 7 of the Bro Code puts it very simply, " You are allowed to enjoy exactly one chick t.v show, and one chick flick. you may have no more. And if you like Grease, well, we're already too late". This book a More...
Genre: Self Help
The Bro Code by Barney Stinson, is a living document, no a testament, that teaches and governs the lives of men. This book contains the answers to all of mens most pressing question. For example, can a man enjoy chick flicks? Article 7 of the Bro Code puts it very simply, " You are allowed to enjoy exactly one chick t.v show, and one chick flick. you may have no more. And if you like Grease, well, we're already too late". This book a More...
Jan 05, 2010
Jacobmartin
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The Bro Code isn't particularly funny to somebody like me who saw people his twin brother's university bro-kin crash and burn in one of the ugliest On The Road-like episodes of my life. Bros are a cannibalistic race who contradict their own rules, and any Bro Code, like all religious texts, cannot be adhered to perfectly. I cannot divulge what went down, that would "violate the Bro code".
Article 77: Bros don't cuddle, is offensive to me. Why can't a man cuddle the woman he More...
Article 77: Bros don't cuddle, is offensive to me. Why can't a man cuddle the woman he More...
Feb 10, 2012
Hessa Al Ajmani
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I read this book while I was waiting for my sister to finish her last class so we could leave together, and it took me around an hour and a half. I actually read all of it through in one sitting position!
Honestly, I had a few laughs reading it because I could hear Barney's voice in my head and I can imagine how he would react in each situation. I liked the introduction and all the other extra chapters that explained related ideas to the articles that state the Bro Code itself. Althou More...
Honestly, I had a few laughs reading it because I could hear Barney's voice in my head and I can imagine how he would react in each situation. I liked the introduction and all the other extra chapters that explained related ideas to the articles that state the Bro Code itself. Althou More...
Aug 08, 2011
Deepak
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I love this book, some people might find it offensive but thats OK they are not bros. I got this book as a present for one of my friends who does not read a lot (This makes an awesome presents for young guys in their tweens that are single and don't take life too seriously) but ended up reading it and I have to say it was not only hilarious it has a lot of truth to it like bros should never do a full embrace when greeting and bros should not dance with their hands above their heads I never thoug
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Jan 03, 2011
Kristy
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If you watch the show "How I met your Mother", then you're not going to really get anything new... pretty much all the jokes and codes have been mentioned. So, it's not quite as wonderful as I had hoped. However, I am relieved that the author's did stay true to the show. Instead of gushing or ranting like I usually do, I figure I'll just give you a few rules 'you ought to be living by'... if you want to be a bro (and yes ladies, the book answers our question... we, too can be a bro!)
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Mar 05, 2011
Froztwolf
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Almost feels like cheating to count this one towards my yearly reading goal, seeing as I listened to the audiobook and it took less than two hours total.
The writing is airy and entertaining. Some points in the book made me laugh because how well they revealed the truth in unwritten behavior between men, others because they were so ridiculous.
The physical book seems like it would be a good for a coffee table, or the bathroom.
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The writing is airy and entertaining. Some points in the book made me laugh because how well they revealed the truth in unwritten behavior between men, others because they were so ridiculous.
The physical book seems like it would be a good for a coffee table, or the bathroom.
The voice acting isn't very good though More...
Apr 13, 2009
Lindsey
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Lindsey #14
The Bro Code - Barney Stinson
Another retreating read. I finished this in about an hour, it's a paragraph per page, and it's written for men so clearly the words aren't particularly large. Kidding!
The back:
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 More...
The Bro Code - Barney Stinson
Another retreating read. I finished this in about an hour, it's a paragraph per page, and it's written for men so clearly the words aren't particularly large. Kidding!
The back:
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 More...
Feb 03, 2012
Bahamut
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I'm being generous with 3 stars, it's a 6 out of 10. Now don't get me wrong it IS very funny and very entertaining, and essential in every bro's repertoire. But, I must say, many articles need some work, and there are some things that are just wrong. Like getting Barney in a 1-10 rating scale in one of the articles, even as 10, that is unacceptable, the rating scale should have been 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Barney. There's also the exclusion of many bro's and the lack of internationality of the tome
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Aug 10, 2009
Robyn
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I'm a big fan of How I Met Your Mother and of Barney Stinson and Neil Patrick Harris, so this was pretty much required reading for me. Instead, I listened to the audiobook, and I feel like I enjoyed it even more because of that--Neil Patrick Harris reading it *as* Barney Stinson.
Overall it garnered quite a few laughs from me, and there were several times I found myself nodding in agreement, even. However, it is, of course, terribly offensive when taken literally to any degree and e More...
Overall it garnered quite a few laughs from me, and there were several times I found myself nodding in agreement, even. However, it is, of course, terribly offensive when taken literally to any degree and e More...
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Jun 19, 2009
Tammy
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A fast, funny read. I laughed so hard and rolled my eyes so many times, I'm surprised they didn't roll right out of my head!
The book is short - only a paragraph per page. Perfect given the fact the author's target audience is men. =)
Lots of funny, stupid rules like ... "A Bro is under no obligation to open a door for anyone. If women insist on having their own professional basketball league, then they can open their own doors. Honestly, they're not that heavy." More...
The book is short - only a paragraph per page. Perfect given the fact the author's target audience is men. =)
Lots of funny, stupid rules like ... "A Bro is under no obligation to open a door for anyone. If women insist on having their own professional basketball league, then they can open their own doors. Honestly, they're not that heavy." More...
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Oct 28, 2011
Can't-Decide-On-A-Name;)
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Should i have done this? really?.... HELL YEAH;)
As a MASSIVE fan of How I Met Your Mother (amazing comedy on E4 I think, in the UK anyway!) i knew i HAD to read this no matter what thoughts and reviews people tried to change my mind with!
The Bro Code is a book written by Barnabas Stinton a LONG time ago (yeah, if you believe THAT!) and Barney Stinton is his descendant after copying the orignal book onto a copy so he has it incase anything happens to the old on(!)
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As a MASSIVE fan of How I Met Your Mother (amazing comedy on E4 I think, in the UK anyway!) i knew i HAD to read this no matter what thoughts and reviews people tried to change my mind with!
The Bro Code is a book written by Barnabas Stinton a LONG time ago (yeah, if you believe THAT!) and Barney Stinton is his descendant after copying the orignal book onto a copy so he has it incase anything happens to the old on(!)
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Jan 27, 2009
Trin
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How I Met Your Mother tie-in book. HIMYM is my favorite show currently on the air; I found the book disappointing. Mostly it just recounts a bunch of stupid guy clichés, and a bunch of guys’ stupid clichés about women. For the most part, except for when it’s cribbing concepts directly from the show, it lacks Barney’s wonderful weirdness—I mean, he’s not some dull frat boy, which is what this book sounds like; his rules and schemes are much stranger, are always slightly off-kilter. Barney is a un
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Mar 16, 2011
Breton
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Hmm... it's apparent from the written reviews that those (not to point fingers, but particularly girls) who are rating this "book" one or two stars are taking it quite seriously. Relax–this was not meant to be the Bible for all those of the male gender. However, you could picture a select few losers legitimately following these sacred rules, and then others just calling out different articles for the sake of pretending to adhere to this formal "Bro Code," because admittedly,
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Jul 02, 2010
Shan
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The infamous Bro Code. I was really excited when I was able to check it out of the library and read it - pretty much on the spot. It's a fast, funny read and pretty much a must for anybody that likes Barney Stinson. Some of the rules included were quite hysterical, others so dumb that I shook my head a few times, wondering if men actually do such things. All in all, I enjoyed myself.
It's really important to remember while reading this: it's a tie-in to a TV show, thus should not be More...
It's really important to remember while reading this: it's a tie-in to a TV show, thus should not be More...
Mar 09, 2009
Tibby
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Jan 03, 2009
Lori
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This is exactly what you'd expect: a fast, fun but slightly offensive read. It was a gift from a friend who knows I have a heart-on for NPH and HIMYM.
Could do without references to farts/boobs/etc., but it's interesting to read about the common male's perspective in terms of friendship ("A Bro is never offended if another Bro fails to return a phone call, text or email in a timely fashion." p. 182), dating ("When a Bro gets a chick's number, he waits at least nienty-si More...
Could do without references to farts/boobs/etc., but it's interesting to read about the common male's perspective in terms of friendship ("A Bro is never offended if another Bro fails to return a phone call, text or email in a timely fashion." p. 182), dating ("When a Bro gets a chick's number, he waits at least nienty-si More...
Jun 24, 2009
Sofia
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I was looking for something easy to read and asked my brother to loan me this book. It was a super fast read for me (took me around half an hour) because it's basically just a book of "guidelines" and the language is really simple.
This is basically a book that tries to be funny by playing around with guy / girl cliches. Nothing very elaborate or all that funny. I like the "How I Met Your Mother" series so I was a bit disappointed with this, even if I kinda expecte More...
This is basically a book that tries to be funny by playing around with guy / girl cliches. Nothing very elaborate or all that funny. I like the "How I Met Your Mother" series so I was a bit disappointed with this, even if I kinda expecte More...
Nov 30, 2008
Eric
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All Bros should read/own immediately.
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Dec 16, 2009
Sad
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Shortest book in the world to read, a few sentences to a small paragraph on each page. Large type, and supplemented with diagrams where applicable. I thought it was hilarious, and a lot of it could (technically) be applied to real life.
Although this book is clearly aimed at fans of How i Met Your Mother, I read some of it to some people who had never seen the show, they still thought it was hilarious.
I can't wait to get the book on tape, Neil Patrick Harris is perfect t More...
Although this book is clearly aimed at fans of How i Met Your Mother, I read some of it to some people who had never seen the show, they still thought it was hilarious.
I can't wait to get the book on tape, Neil Patrick Harris is perfect t More...
Nov 19, 2011
To save time, I'm writing one review for The Bro Code, Bro on the Go, and The Playbook. These books were a lot of fun for any fan of the TV show How I Met Your Mother. One of my most and least favorite things about the show has been the complex changes made in the character of Barney Stinson. However, these books are clearly meant to have been written by the Barney you'll remember from when the show began, so if you are looking for some good humor from that more one dimensional character, you
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Jan 13, 2011
Mikaela
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The Bro Code. Brilliant. Innovative. Hilarious. A must have for all Bro's. Even female bro's (Cause according to Article 22 there is "no law that prohibits a woman from being a bro")
This book was a quick, funny read that is a must for all How I Met Your Mother Fans. It also contained some very useful information.
Some of my favourites?
Article 103: A bro never wears socks with sandals. He commits to one cohesive footgear plan and sticks with it.
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This book was a quick, funny read that is a must for all How I Met Your Mother Fans. It also contained some very useful information.
Some of my favourites?
Article 103: A bro never wears socks with sandals. He commits to one cohesive footgear plan and sticks with it.
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Jun 28, 2011
MacK
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As someone who has tries to enjoy any story he can read, watch or hear I love when a character can captivate and entertain seemingly everyone who takes in the story. More often than not this character is comical, occasionally they seem heroic, occasionally diabolical, but when you find a winning character you and everyone else latches on it’s a fascinating moment of cultural alchemy.
Though I joined the How I Met Your Mother fan base later than most, I’d heard a few friends citing mome More...
Though I joined the How I Met Your Mother fan base later than most, I’d heard a few friends citing mome More...
Apr 27, 2010
Amanda-Lee
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You really need to have a sense of humour to read this. I personally loved this book, because I also watch the show associated, I’m not plugging so if you know what show I’m talking about...yeah that one.
Anyone who does watch aforementioned unnameable show will know who Barney is and how funny he is, and this book reflects his character personality perfectly.
It’s sexist, chauvinistic, idiotic, completely fake, and absolutely hilarious.
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Anyone who does watch aforementioned unnameable show will know who Barney is and how funny he is, and this book reflects his character personality perfectly.
It’s sexist, chauvinistic, idiotic, completely fake, and absolutely hilarious.
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May 23, 2009
Bridget
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I picked this up to see if I could safely rec it for high school boys. I've never seen How I Met Your Mother, but I still really, really laughed at this. A lot. It is deliciously feminist in its complete and total embrace of sexism. Um. That sentence might not make a lot of sense, but I can't really think of a way to phrase it better.
Honestly, it's so perfectly over the top. Read it. It will take you almost no time at all to get through, and you'll run into lines like this: A Bro is More...
Honestly, it's so perfectly over the top. Read it. It will take you almost no time at all to get through, and you'll run into lines like this: A Bro is More...
Sep 08, 2009
Bunny
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I am going out and buying this audio book. The book is obviously a laugh riot, but I really don't think you can appreciate it without hearing the esteemed Mr Harris read it aloud.
Oh my gawd with the funny. I don't believe I stopped laughing through the entire thing. I may start using the terminology I heard from this in everyday conversation, including the abuses of the word Bro, such as "Bro J Simpson".
I'm also making a copy of this for the Coworker, who loves More...
Oh my gawd with the funny. I don't believe I stopped laughing through the entire thing. I may start using the terminology I heard from this in everyday conversation, including the abuses of the word Bro, such as "Bro J Simpson".
I'm also making a copy of this for the Coworker, who loves More...
