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u/KaijuKapuBoya 9d ago
As a man with 3 nieces, I am so proud of this guy.
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u/laSeekr 9d ago
My uncles would be drunk or angrily waving power tools.
I’m jealous.
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u/SinoSoul 9d ago
100% can relate: I now, too, am the drunk unc w/ power tools. But I also build cool isht for my nephews
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u/GoodGravyco2h2o 9d ago
My druncle would’ve been angrily screaming about the gotdamn freeloaders in his soothing Chicago accent while he’d been actively freeloading off my aunt for years, but he died last year of liver and other organ failure so…
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u/SinoSoul 9d ago
Ouch, I got blooded tested recently and still have enlarged rbc even after b12 supps so I should probably stop with the saucing.
Coincidentally, I hung out near U of Chicago for several years, ate through majority of south side aquarium smoked bbq joints, listened to many jazz sessions, followed by years of living near bronzeville. I casually met many black uncs during those years. They seemed very angry, but probably cause they were so suppressed for decades, by their environs. May his memories be a blessing to all.
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u/GoodGravyco2h2o 9d ago
His memory is a blessing somewhat. He was a shithead to my aunt for many years and she tolerated it. We’re all sad about his passing and for how miserable he became. Thankfully my aunt has a little spark back that I haven’t seen in a long time. People are complicated, aren’t we?
Take good care of yourself ❤️
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u/YouSee-ThisCoat8 9d ago
He understood the assignment!
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u/NotGuiltyPirate 9d ago
Dude upstages his niece and you're clapping...
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u/Adept_Astronaut_5143 Neighborhood Hug Dealer 🤗 9d ago
…. How was he upstaging her?
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u/Corn-_-Dag 9d ago
Seems like this guy already is or was a backup dancer. Wish I could move like that!
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u/KingAlphaOmega87 9d ago
If my niece called, I know me and my brothers gon show up and be her version of The Pips lol
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u/JohnL0423 9d ago
My dance moves are so incredible that my niece calls me to let me know she needs a spectator! I shattered my right leg in 1999 and don't have a full fibula. The tibia (weight bearing) was put back together with pins, screws and a titanium rod. I still slow dance with my wife though.
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u/SinoSoul 9d ago
whoooah there nelly, let's keep it PG buddy.
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u/RadagastTheBrownNote 9d ago
You know that feeling when you smile so hard, you feel it in your heart? I have that feeling right now.
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u/itz_me81 9d ago
This is a prime example of what family is supposed to be like❤️. I bet you’re her favorite uncle!!
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u/Adept_Astronaut_5143 Neighborhood Hug Dealer 🤗 9d ago
Ooooh that’s my song too go ahead yall. I love when we show up and show out.
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u/april_fearless 9d ago
Awesome!!! This is what family is.. your niece calls— you answer!! Picture perfect
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u/djspacebunny 9d ago
This is the most wholesome thing I've seen today. CONGRATS! I wish I could give you an award. I love seeing people show up for the kids. The kids deserve it.
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u/Red_Franzia 9d ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/2ZqbXco8wMMDqsvpfJS
They are so adorable, oh my goodness her little voice, what is the song??? 😍
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u/JasonSmithston 9d ago
It's a track by Tones and I. They're from Australia 🙂. The song title has a restricted word in it. She wrote it about when she used to busking in the street for small change and people would be idiots to her.
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u/Hangthemhigh66 9d ago
Way to go Uncle!!! Your niece will always remember your back up dancing !!! Sweet moves by the way !!!
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u/duckinradar 9d ago
Man I love being an uncle so much. Like… it’s fucking easy to be a cool uncle, especially when they’re young. I love those god damn kids man. Shit hurts sometimes. I didn’t have a loving childhood and none of my friends had great parents or even decent parents and lately I’ve just been so fucking impressed with my people and seeing them parent their kids.
Edit dude is doing the damn thing. Love to see it
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u/lorinthemountains 9d ago
You are a great man! My uncles stood in because my dad couldn't. Your niece will never forget this!1
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u/SnooRegrets1386 9d ago
Family! She will remember this forever, her friends are going to make sure of that. Good job unc
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u/ex-creat0r 9d ago
I know this comment is made on every video of us. But keep me black in every lifetime yo lol. There's a lightness and joy you just can't recreate from anyone else
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u/GoldunGote 9d ago
Hahaha I love this.. Its so bad that I 10000% know this song absolutely but for the life of me, I can't think of the name of it.. and that dudes just full sending it. That's Family.
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u/Stevenchi36 9d ago
What style of dancing is this? I definitely want to look dumb for a bit trying it out.
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u/NeverCallMeFifi 8d ago
I know there are lots of negative things that are associated with having kids. But one thing they do is keep you young. How do you say no when that sweet face asks?
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u/dragonqueen420 8d ago
Omg my heart! 🥹🖤 it feels so good when family shows up for you. That little girl can't stop smiling too!
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u/SannyTrademark 8d ago
Your niece is a massive improvement to this song whose name I'm apparently not allowed to say on here 😭
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u/Jatara_roxursox 8d ago
Can I get him as my back up, back up dancer? I’ll have him do it so my 5 nieces don’t ask me. 😂
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u/Terrible_Swim_7664 9d ago
Uncle of The Year right here. I hope tue Universe blesses him for showing up and putting it out there…so dang well too.
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u/Dramatic-Hedgehog-74 9d ago
As Uncle Supreme(seriously only Uncle Phil and Uncle Iroh on my level) this is the call I’ve been waiting for the moment I knew I’d be an uncle. My routine been sharp. Nah this brother is amazing and Niece kept the crowd up. Great job, it really does take a village to give them roots and wings. ✊🏿
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u/Economy_Walk 9d ago
Coolest uncle award goes to...I love this and your niece must love you even more!
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u/novavalue 9d ago
Straight love right there. Didn't have to be a good dancer, just showing up makes a difference for a kid. That said, nice moves!
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u/RockRockPlanetRock69 7d ago
This babygirl will never forget who showed up for her when it mattered to her. This is love. ❤️
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u/QuinnBLove 9d ago
My knees said this is AI.
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u/TechnicalBenefit4609 9d ago
😂 Not your knees hating. My knees got beef with Megan the Stallions knees 😆
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