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On Craigslist, Bromance Is King

Men show softer sides in ads seeking best buddies

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 16, 2009 11:15 AM CDT

(Newser) – Men looking to be swept off their feet—in a “strictly platonic” kind of way—know where to go: Craigslist, where ads seeking bromance are pouring in. A few of the best, as reported by the Frisky:

“Having just watched the movie I Love You, Man (which was the funniest I’ve seen in a while), I realize I need to meet a guy(s) for some bromance,” writes a 44-year-old.

“Looking for someone genuinely into hanging out and enjoying each other’s company,” posts a 25-year-old. “If you’re interested in grabbing a drink and seeing if a friendship shakes out then write a bit about yourself.”
“I don’t feel compelled to pretend I’m some macho #&@$% without emotion not linked to inflated levels of testosterone,” writes a 32-year-old. “So here I am, trolling craigslist for chums.”

Bromance requests are hot on Craigslist. (Shutterstock)

Jason Segel and Paul Rudd in "I Love You, Man" (Paramount Pictures)

Actors Paul Rudd, right, and Jason Segel hug it out during an interview at a special screening of 'I Love You, Man' hosted by The Cinema Society and Details Magazine on Friday, Mar. 6, 2009 in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)

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