Let’s face it Uncle Jesse set the bar pretty high for our uncles when he graced our TV screens in "Full House." Now I hate to break the news to my uncles, but as much as you may try you will never be as cool as Uncle Jesse, I mean come on, look at him.
Now although they might not have Uncle Jesse's hair or musical talent, it always seems that uncles are generally the same from family to family. You may not have every one of these uncles in your family, but you are bound to have at least one.
1. Trivia Crack
The uncle that is filled with useless trivia that he somehow can remember and use at the drop of a hat and insert it into the discussion, no matter the topic. For my family at least this is also the uncle that is very up to date with the idea of taking selfies as much as possible, but knows no picture is complete without a smile
2. John Cena Turned Teddy Bear
There is always that one uncle that is down on his hands and knees at every family event playing with the little kids. Before he had kids there was no perception of how aggressive or tough he was being on the little kids, until he had a little kid. But it's OK I only got hurt once or twice from being tickled until I felt as though I was going to pee my pants.
3. Why So Serious?
This is the uncle that is always very, very serious. Rightfully so, everyone has their own stuff going on, but some days a cold beer and a breather are the cure to the serious looks. As he gets older he seems to be getting better, or maybe I have just gotten use to the stern looks.
4. Quiet As A Mouse
This uncle is often very quiet. He does not talk to everyone, he stays put at family parties but of course is always talking about childhood memories with his brothers.
5. Pinch me -- No, Poke Me
This is the uncle that is filled with the corniest of jokes and still uses them every time you see him even though you have gotten old enough to know when not to answer. This is the uncle that is the first to bust your chops when you are using the wrong grammar while telling a story. Now in my family he is also the uncle that reads everything you post on Facebook and is offended nothing has been about him yet.
I am lucky enough to say that my mother's brothers fit into each of these categories and they sure do make family parties interesting. You do not have to have every uncle, but I cannot be the only one who has uncles with corny jokes, useless trivia, or wresting skils like John Cena.
