Seinfeld Declassified Episode 19: Is there any merit to the bro?

As they say in the movies, you knew this was coming, pete. At long last, we have reached the iconic bro episode. So let’s get this show on the road. As they also say in cinema, this is where the fun begins.

So the episode kicks off with George’s parent’s separation causing him to have to live with his father for a while. This of course leads to them seeing Frank with his shirt off and the k man getting the idea to develop a male version of a bra. But is this something that would actually be justified for men who tend to be a bit more, shall we say, well-endowed on the top floor? Well, as it happens, he may actually have been onto something.

You see, as it turns out, the whole concept of man boobs is actually a real biological trait. It goes by many names but the scientific term for it is gynecomastia. It’s typically caused by a hormone imbalance between estrogen and androgen and it can in fact lead to physical discomfort, psychological distress or unease. So just how do you go about managing a condition such as this?

Well, that’s where it gets interesting. If it is an extreme case, they could go under the knife to get a breast reduction but in most cases, they just usually just require a bit of support. This usually manifests in the form of a compression top or, yes, even a bra to help minimize their discomfort. So as crazy as it might sound, it seems the bro is not only a useful invention but also of great help to many people suffering from gynecomastia.

Of course, it is highly recommended you consult with your doctor beforehand and fun fact: what they used for the bro was actually a jogging bra one owned by the costume designer. But that’s about all I have for you guys today so thank you so much for reading. Have a great day & I’ll see you back here tomorrow for a brand new episode of SD. Until then, this is the x factor signing off.