

I figured, ‘Why not try out a fun little drama course? Besides, it’s a prerequisite for playwriting!’Īfter the first class, I immediately dropped and never returned.

It was syllabus week in one of the 100 level drama courses for non-majors. These moments can be difficult to identify at first, so for the sake of exposition, I will share with you a Bruh Moment that I myself witnessed with my very own eyes. Comparatively, someone cutting you off on the highway, stepping on your shoes, or obviously begging for attention on finsta, could also elicit a similar reaction. The best Bruh moment can be seen in the famous Vine of a man in court, presumably receiving his verdict, bellowing, “Bruh!” and then quickly and swiftly falling to the floor. The only stipulation is that the reaction felt must be strong enough to make one verbally utter “bruh.” This emotional reaction could be anger, disgust, shock, awe-the list goes on and on. Simply put, a Bruh Moment is a classification term for any situation that merits a strong emotional reaction. But “bruh” also has a bit of the same leniency as a word like “bitch,” famous for its chameleon-like ability to blend into any context and be used for a variety of intended meanings based on the user’s tone of voice.

Usually-but not necessarily-bruh moments are associated with something sour. The Bruh Moment, at its heart, has always been linked with humanity’s most awkward social interactions with one another. We have all been guilty of causing some kind of Bruh Moment, even before the term was coined. The air is thick and tense as you watch your friends quickly try to change the subject and then you’re left befuddled in the wake of your own “Bruh Moment.” Relatable, truly. “Bruh.” A harrowing four-letter response received following a dicey gamble to send that message in the group chat.
