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“Bros Icing Bros” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

Bros Icing Bros is a viral college drinking game from 2010.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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The “Bros Icing Bros” meme, 2010

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Bros Icing Bros” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21264 of the collection, and the 210th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Bros Icing Bros” meme mean?

This meme captures the absurd humor and alcohol-centric culture of American colleges. It represents a test of loyalty or bravery among friends, often within fraternity contexts. The emotion blends friendly camaraderie with good-natured mockery, highlighting a ritual where no one truly wins but everyone participates in the shared experience.

Where does the “Bros Icing Bros” meme come from?

The exact origin of the game is unknown and disputed. Some sources attribute it to Vermont or Saint Lawrence University, while members of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at the College of Charleston claim to have published the rules on BroBible.com in early April 2010. The website BrosIcingBros.com, launched in April 2010 by an unknown student, collected user-submitted photos and videos. The video "How to Ice a Bro," uploaded to YouTube in June 2010, shows a Missouri student mailing a trap to a Harvard student. Another video, "Bros Icing Bros: A How-to Documentary" by Joshua Heller, was posted on May 25, 2010. These elements spread the phenomenon online without identifying a definitive creator.

  1. April 2010Launch of the BrosIcingBros.com website and rule publication on BroBible.com.
  2. May 25, 2010Upload of the documentary video "Bros Icing Bros: A How-to Documentary" by Joshua Heller.
  3. June 2010Release of the viral video "How to Ice a Bro" showing a postal prank between students.

How to use the “Bros Icing Bros” meme

  • Use this term to describe an alcoholic prank between friends at a college party.
  • Reference this meme to illustrate an American student tradition based on absurd challenges.
  • Employ the phrase to qualify an innocent trap designed to make someone drink against their initial will.

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The “Bros Icing Bros” card in MyMemeCards

Bros Icing Bros card
NumberNo. 21264
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 71
Fame71/100 · #210 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 71: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “Bros Icing Bros” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Bros Icing Bros comes out of the Memes World series 71 as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What does bros icing bros mean?

It refers to a college drinking game where you prank a friend with cheap liqueur by yelling "Icing!" They must drink the shot immediately.

Bros icing bros origin?

The exact origin is unknown. Rumors point to Vermont, Saint Lawrence, or the College of Charleston, but no definitive proof exists.

Who invented bros icing bros?

No one knows for sure who created it. Several university groups and websites claim credit since 2010.

How to play bros icing bros?

You hide a bottle of Smirnoff Ice from someone. If they find it, they must finish it. Otherwise, the pranker drinks two shots.

How do I get the Bros Icing Bros meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Bros Icing Bros” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Bros Icing Bros card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Bros Icing Bros: A How-to Documentary, a Joshua Heller production · Everything You Need To Know About Getting 'Iced' · discover.hubpages.com › technology › Bro-TalkBro Talk! The Rise of Bronies, Broetry, Bromance, & the Bro ... · checked on October 13, 2026.

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