# Bromance Etiquette Lessons 'Man Smacks' Shows Bros How to Express Brotherly Love' By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-07-07 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/man-smacks References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/man-smacks-a-lesson-in-bromances-video) This video, called 'Man Smacks,' focuses on that very thin line between an awkward hug and a comfortable hug between two bros. The appropriate hug is a "man smack," hence the title of the video. The dedicated [etiquette coach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters) put together a set of examples from various films and television shows to drive the point home. There are perfect examples of the Sopranos men and the Entourage boys all performing the proper [bromance hug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-hug-1). The infamous Hangover hug is also in this video--but as a perfect example of what *not* to do. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Proper Bros Hug:** Opportunity for developing an innovative product or service that teaches men how to give comfortable and appropriate hugs to their male friends. - **Bromance Etiquette:** Potential to create a training program or consultancy service that helps individuals navigate the nuances of expressing brotherly love and friendship in a socially acceptable way. - **Brotherly Love in Media:** Scope for creating a platform or content that analyzes and highlights examples of bromance in films and television shows as a means to educate and inspire others. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Etiquette Training:** Disruptive opportunity for an etiquette training company to offer specialized classes on bromance etiquette, targeting men who want to improve their interpersonal relationships. - **Content Creation:** Innovative space for content creators to develop a video series or podcast that explores different aspects of bromance etiquette and provides guidance for better interpersonal connections between male friends. - **Social Skills Coaching:** Opportunity for a social skills coach or consultancy firm to offer tailored guidance to individuals on how to navigate and maintain healthy and authentic bromantic relationships. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seductive Valentine’s Day Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-x-trojan.md) - [Fight-Themed Whiskey Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-fight-whiskey-ad.md) - [Heartthrob Beef Jerky Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bury-the-beef-campaign.md) - [Humorous Natural Deodorant Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-man-jack-still-smell-good.md) - [Hug-Activated Marketing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hug-to-unlock.md) - [Tech Culture Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/techbro-handbook.md) - [Gender-Based Violence Awareness Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-friend-max-hate.md) - [Humorous Mens Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axe-campaign.md) - [AI Hug Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-hug-video-generator.md)