8 Reasons Uncles Are the Absolute Best

Even when parents feel the urge to buy their kids that totally overpriced toy or present them with a cake for absolutely no reason, they realize that doing so only sets them up for future defeat when their children expect the same treat over and over again. But uncles want to keep their largesse going, so your kids expect way too many birthday gifts, the largest-size milkshake they make, and shoes more expensive than you've purchased for yourself in years.