When and why has the word 'bring' taken the place of 'take' in the English Language?

It's rare when I hear that but when I do, it's always someone "lower class" who says it, ie not very well educated.

@GuantanamoGeorge: No, your answer is 100% wrong. They are NOT interchangeable, ever.

Because "take" and "bring" both refer to the same action. They are often interchangeable in a sentence. You are taking it from me. You are bringing it to my brother. 

I don't quite understand the question "If the brother is here, how do 'bring' it to him?" I must be missing something.

Dear M & Anonymous

I agree with both of you, but I hear it so much I thought it was being taught. I'll admit it is very irritating when I do hear it.  Thanks for upholding my thoughts.

What evidence do you have for this alleged change in English? It most certainly is not one I have observed. Of course, you may hear people say what you report; however, they are wrong. Probably the result of a poor education or they simply cannot take the trouble to use their language correctly.

It hasn't.  Only uneducated people do that.  Next question.