Uncles sometimes get a bad rap, with the whole creepy caricature that’s been done and done again. But anyone who has awesome uncles in their life knows that not only are they usually cooler and way more fun than your dad (at least while you’re still living at home), they’re also pretty darn funny.

Like dad humor with a twist.

So less corny. A little.

20. “My nephews believe this is a marshmallow farm.”

19. If you’re gonna be an uncle, you need to up your troll level

18. Perfect use of Photoshop

17. When your uncle puts your cousin’s hair extensions to better use than she ever could

16. Uncles find the best pacifiers

15. When your uncle comes to your wedding and brings balloons. These balloons.

14. This is terrifying

13. When your uncle scars you for life

12. Troll Level: Expert

11. Taking advantage of the fact that your niece can only read her own name…

10. When your big, strong uncle finds a room full of cats

9. Geez, get a sense of humor, family

8. Awwww. Solid.

7. He looks like he’s angry that they didn’t pay him for image rights

6. An uncle’s evidence that the family knew his nephew was gay way before he came out

5. When your uncle is really good with his hands

4. Because, why not?

3. That’s quite a first impression

2. When your 3-year-old nephew basically thinks you’re invisible

1. I’m sure this was staged. Pretty sure.

h/t: Bored Panda

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