11 Reasons Bromances Are Awesome, As Told By "Star Trek" GIFs

Living long and prospering is all about having a few good friends. Star Trek Beyond in Australian cinemas July 21.

1. There's always someone to go on a hoon with.

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Roadies to Splendour in the Grass or outer space. Same same.

2. And you both like to get up to crazy sh*t that could get you hurt...

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3. ...with one of you always pushing it a little too far.

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Because when you're with mates, doing random stuff that might get you into trouble is a lot easier.

4. Built-in drinking buddy 24/7...

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5. ...and someone to carry you to the kebab shop after the drinking is done.

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6. They've always got your back in a fight.

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You only leave behind Dave, and that's because Dave's usually being a jerk and started the trouble.

7. You're never left hanging.

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Literally or metaphorically speaking.

8. You've always got friendly competition to see who's got the bigger gun.

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9. You've always got someone who knows what to get you for birthdays.

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10. One of you is always a hero in some situation too.

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Help them with a ride? Hero. Shout them a pie? Hero. Save them from crazy aliens? Hero.

11. And best of all, you're always invited over.

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You don't even have to ask. You just rock up.

This isn't your dad's Star Trek – grab your mates and check out Star Trek Beyond in cinemas July 21.

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