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   Margueritem said, 9 months ago

   I’m trying to remember Uncle Max.

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   wndrwrthg said, 9 months ago

   I have uncles like that, and cousins, even an odd aunt or two.

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   Edcole1961 said, 9 months ago

   I remember Uncle Max. There’s a great moment when Calvin’s mother asks him if he ever had any imaginary friends, and he says, in a suddenly serious expression, “Sometimes, I think all of my friends have been imaginary.”

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   TheManInBlack said, 9 months ago

   What about a brother-in-law who happens to be a lawyer?

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   grazer said, 9 months ago

   I remember Uncle Max and how his presence felt out of place in the world of Calvin & Hobbes as we know it. I also remember Watterson later saying his trying to broaden the family to include Uncle Max wasn’t a good idea. He doesn’t reappear after these episodes.

   I thought Uncle Max was pretty level headed and cool….which was probably why he didn’t fit in.

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   Leonardeuler said, 9 months ago

   A warning for you uncle Max:

   
   
   1. Keep an eye on your credit cards
   
   
   2. Pay attention to unexpected snow balls
   
   
   3. Don’t get upset at the sight of a little yelling, screaming, recalcitrant kid.
   
   

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   prasrinivara said, 9 months ago

   How few–is it less than 6?

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   Wenthral said, 9 months ago

   You don’t remember Uncle Max because this was his only visit. Pretty funny stuff though.

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   Carmy said, 9 months ago

   I hope Mom and Dad don’t pull that, “Of course you remember your Uncle Max, he used to change your diapers”.

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    jiko said, 9 months ago

    I remember him, he probably was in this comic like last week. need more stuff.

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    billrad said, 9 months ago

    Ah, Jiko, you are on the true path, but your trees are still mountains and your mountains are trees. In other words, you’re forgetting enough stuff that time is distorted, but soon you will forget enough stuff that all will be new again. I should know, I watched Titanic twice and was surprised both times.

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    Northwoodser said, 9 months ago

    Calvin’s imagination is so great.

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    txmystic said, 9 months ago

    I think the minute Uncle Max arrives he gets an education in the ways of the Calvin, and quips something about whether or not Calvin was let out of his cage just for his visit…

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    cleokaya said, 9 months ago

    Unlike some of you I don’t remember Uncle Max, but I’m looking forward to the upcoming visit.

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    plus4 said, 9 months ago

    “I remember Uncle Max and how his presence felt out of place in the world of Calvin & Hobbes as we know it. I also remember Watterson later saying his trying to broaden the family to include Uncle Max wasn’t a good idea. He doesn’t reappear after these episodes.”

    That’s right - Watterson said part of the problem was that Max couldn’t call his brother (Calvin’s dad) by his name, which was awkward.

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    Robin Boyd said, 9 months ago

    Cleokaya, you’re in for a fun week! ;)

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    Wildmustang1262 said, 9 months ago

    Oh really! I don’t recall the name of Uncle Max on the comic strip for C&H before. What does Uncle Max look like? Calvin has fear of Uncle Max as convict man who tries to swindle them whenever Uncle Max visits. Calvin, be prepare before your Uncle Max arrives at your house. ¡-]

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    space-cadet said, 9 months ago

    ahhh that’s calvin always trying to make an adventure or mystery he’s always either making up mysteries and adventures to save/shield him from boring life or making mountains out of mole hills that’s why this perticular strip works so well it uses both of Calvins main personality traits then adds in a dash if mums sweetness and a pinch of dad’s grumpyness and bang we have a classic C&H

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    papa smurf said, 9 months ago

    Didn’t Uncle Max look like Calvin’s dad but without glasses but plus a mustache?

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    TheSpleen said, 9 months ago

    The reason Uncle Max is visiting based on Dad’s comments is…
    A) he lost all his money in the stock market and is now homeless.
    B) used to work for the banking industry, escaped jail time, and is now homeless.
    C) used to work for Brewster Rocket, got laid off the strip two weeks ago, and is now homeless.

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    Radelape said, 9 months ago

    Uncle Max looks like Dad, except he has a mustache, longer hair and doesn’t wear glasses..

    so i guess he doesn’t look like Dad at all, hmm..

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    Tabby Lynn said, 9 months ago

    i am guessing that uncle max will be sleeping in calvins bed and that is why he is putting up all the fuss. i hate when reletives come visit and since i am the oldest i get to lose my bed. so sweet of my mom and step dad. when i am not there they have whichever room they want. so go figure.

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    grammahotsho said, 9 months ago

    Every family has a flake if they say the don’t they’re in denial!

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    bmonk said, 9 months ago

    tabbylynn, yes, oldest children often seem to get the most extra work (looking out for their youngers) and least credit. They also have to “train” their parents how children grow up best. [sigh] Not easy.

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    Hellbo said, 9 months ago

    There’s at least one Uncle Max in every family…..

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    Tabby Lynn said, 9 months ago

    bmonk says:

    tabbylynn, yes, oldest children often seem to get the most extra work (looking out for their youngers) and least credit. They also have to “train” their parents how children grow up best. [sigh] Not easy.

    it is a hard job. i am the oldest child and grandchild. i am always babysitting the younger ones. i have change all of there diapers ( for carmy. :D ) and they are a hand full. the oldest is a hard job.

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    mrprongs said, 9 months ago

    Ah, the Uncle who never returned because it was too hard to have him not call Mom and Dad by their names.

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    Radical-Knight said, 9 months ago

    Didn’t Uncle MAX take him to an Adult bookstore once?

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    Liza110 said, 9 months ago

    Calvin’s sense of humor is amazing! Like me!!!

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    Liza

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    jujubee12 said, 8 months ago

    one good resume to always put the months on your resume dates.

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    jujubee12 said, 8 months ago

    i mean…one good REASON to always put the months on your resume dates. aye carumba