【】On July 25, 2008, Step Brothers

"I’m fucking miserable. I had to get up at 10 o’clock this morning."。

If that quote rings some bells, you've either been going through my texts or have seen the ridiculous comedy 。 Step Brothers.。

On July 25, 2008, Step Brothers。hit theaters—and thus began its love-it-or-hate-it relationship with audiences. Just as one critic would applaud the comedy for its "irredeemably funny" moments, another would dismiss it as crude, stupid, or pointless.。

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would be laid to rest in a comedy graveyard, it's remained a divisive and highly quotable cinematic staple in the ten years since its release. What about this bro comedy earned it its "classic" status? From masturbating in a time machine to the "fucking Catalina Wine Mixer," the comedy beats in。 From masturbating in a time machine to the "fucking Catalina Wine Mixer," the comedy beats in。

are constant. But, the storyline—a tale of two grown man children immaturely, relentlessly, and (too often) cruelly ripping through life—doesn't seem all that enjoyable at first. (The use of the r-word and prevalent homophobic insults, similarly, add to the story's mean spirit.)。 When they're not physically assaulting each other, the brothers seem generally happy.。And yet, if you pay attention to the characters behind the chaos, you'll likely notice that the。

Mashable Top StoriesStay connected with the hottest stories of the day and the latest entertainment news.Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletter。 By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.。 By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.。 Thanks for signing up!。On one hand, you have Dale (John C. Reilly) and Brennan (Will Ferrell), two jobless 40-year-old men living at home. In lieu of managing their LinkedIn accounts or seeking mates, our "heroes" surround themselves with the stuff of stereotypical boyhood fantasy: Chewbacca masks, samurai swords, "nudie" magazines,

Cops,

drum sets,

Shark Week, and bunk beds. When they're not physically assaulting each other, the brothers seem generally happy.。Alternatively, you have the parents of the two, Robert (Richard Jenkins) and Nancy (Mary Steenburgen). They spend most of the film struggling to cope with the antics of their sons, becoming progressively more miserable in the process. Focused on getting Dale and Brennan moved out of the house, nearly all of their attention is spent on what their sons "should" be doing. 。

Assuming director Adam McKay isn't suggesting everyone regress into perpetual adolescence, Step Brothers。makes a hyperbolic point about tackling the "rest of your life." Even in addressing the important big picture questions of your career or family plans, it is essential to not forget or neglect the silly distractions and joys that make you who you are.。

It is essential to not forget or neglect the silly distractions and joys that make you who you are.。It is essential to not forget or neglect the silly distractions and joys that make you who you are. 。

In recent years,Step Brothers 。

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