Using the word "broke" to depict these men's financial shortcomings implies a lower economic or social class. The perception arises from stereotypes rooted in class bias and gender expectations. In some settings, the phrase itself has evolved as a punchline in comedic discourse and humor and may be associated with jokes highlighting awkward social interactions, romantic failures, or unsuccessful attempts at dating and relationships.
However, attaching derogatory connotations based on someone's financial status or personal accomplishments perpetuates social stigma and is inherently classist. As with other derogatory generalizations, such labels dismiss individual worth and oversimplify life's intricacies and variations.