Ahhh Uncles. They are the greatest! Most kids will rate their Uncle in their top 3 favourite people and we can see why.

Aunties tend to be the ones who get the most praise, they’re amazing and we’ve written about them here, but Uncles tend to get overlooked in the brilliant stakes and we think they deserve a BIG mention. So here are our top reasons why Uncles are the BEST!

1. They are magical

Literally (well, you know, literally in a kids eyes). Uncles love a good gag and they are happy to try and pull the wool over their nieces and nephews eyes at any opportunity. Coins can appear from thin air, toys can transform into superheros and for some reason hot chips seem to magically disappear. Hmmmmm…. how DOES that happen?

2. They have boundless energy

Take them to the beach with the kids and you can plant your butt directly on a towel and “ahhhhhh”, relax. Why? Well, you’ll find these magical Uncle creatures frolicking in the water, playing beach cricket and generally running themselves (and the kids) ragged. Park trip? Pack an Uncle and you can casually sun yourself whilst they push kids on the swings, race them down slides and play handball!

3. They love a good story

How many times have you heard a 4 hour story told by one of your kids? Uncles THRIVE on these stories. You’ll often find they enhance the story and you’ll get a fresh version from your child the next day.

4. They don’t miss a good party

From 1st birthday parties to 18th’s, they’ll do everything they can to get there and help celebrate. If they can’t make it? There is sure to be a SERIOUS reason! PLUS they make their own party each and every time they see their nieces and nephews.

5. They know all the latest music and who’s who in the industry

Has your kid mentioned a band name that you are sure is a brand of dishwasher detergent? Never fear if an Uncle is near. He will be all over it and more than likely has the album on his phone. He will also be the first one to bag out Mum about it, which is incredibly daring, yet he somehow gets away with it which makes him the epitome of cool.

6. They LOVE reliving their childhood with your kids

You’d be hard pressed finding an Uncle that doesn’t like playing Lego, or the Xbox, or action figures or water bombs. They almost enjoy it more than the kids.

7. They can bend the rules and they don’t even care

Even though you don’t think icecream is a good idea for dinner, Funcle (AKA fun Uncle) thinks it’s a great idea and he will not only be the one to serve it up, he’ll eat his own, most of the kids AND get away with it. An overload of treats is definitely on the menu, and they really enjoy playing with a ball inside.

8. They buy incredible gifts

Have you said no to a Nerf Gun for your kids birthday? Don’t be surprised if Uncle turns up with one. Water bombs in winter? Sure, why not. Drum kit? You better believe it.

9. They think fart jokes are funnier than your kid does

You know EXACTLY what I am talking about. ‘Nuff said.

10. They absolutely love every second they spend with your kids

You know that they wouldn’t do any of the above if they didn’t love your kids to bits. It’s the reason we let them get away with all of their silly antics when it comes to our kids.

So thank you to all the Funcles out there for making our kids lives sillier, more energetic and adventurous.

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