Exploring the emotional impact of the funny 'Goodnight, Bro' TikTok trend

THERE'S a new TikTok trend going around that’s both hilarious, heartwarming, and just a little bit awkward as well.

It’s called the “Goodnight, Bro” challenge, and it’s gone viral on the platform.

Guys being recorded by their partners are calling up their male friends just to say goodnight and wish them sweet dreams.

Yep, that’s it, as simple as that.

Just “Hey man, goodnight. Sleep well. Sweet dreams.”

The reactions have had people in stitches.

Some friends immediately think something’s wrong with many guys asking the caller, “Are you okay?”

Others respond with confusion, saying things like “Why are you being weird, dude?” But then some guys get quiet and say something like, “Aw, thanks, man. Love you too.”

It might sound like a silly trend, but it’s hitting people in the feels.

A lot of men aren’t used to hearing sweet, sincere words from their friends.

Somewhere along the way, “I love you, bro” got replaced with “You up?” followed by a meme.

This is what makes the trend so unexpected.

We’re used to seeing guys joking around, roasting each other, or bonding over video games and sports.

But calling a friend just to say goodnight? That’s next-level bromance.

It’s no secret that many guys struggle to express their emotions, especially to other men.

Society’s been telling dudes to “man up” and “don’t be soft” for years.

So, when someone breaks the mould with a gentle little “sleep tight,” it throws the whole system off.

The best part? A lot of these calls end with laughs, long-overdue compliments, or even the rare “I love you, man” that probably hasn’t been said at all or a very long time ago.

And yeah, maybe it’s awkward at first, but it’s also kind of perfect.

Thanks to this trend, more and more men are realising it’s okay to be affectionate with their friends.

People in the comments are encouraging it.

“Normalise telling your bros you love them,” one person wrote.

Another said, “This is the most emotionally healthy trend I’ve seen all year.”

It’s also a reminder that sometimes the smallest gestures, like a simple goodnight call, can mean the world to someone.