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[[File:Unclemax.png|thumb|left]][[Calvin]]'s '''Uncle Max''' is a minor character in [[Calvin and Hobbes]]. He is Calvin's father's brother, and appeared in a relatively early 11-day story arc to visit the family. |
[[File:Unclemax.png|thumb|left]][[Calvin]]'s '''Uncle Max''' is a minor character in [[Calvin and Hobbes]]. He is Calvin's father's brother, and appeared in a relatively early 11-day story arc to visit the family. |
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Despite his initial reservations (he anticipated that Max might be an impostor), Calvin quickly warmed up to Uncle Max. His attitude toward Calvin's rambunctious behavior was more laid-back than Calvin's parents', and he appeared far less rigid in his lifestyle, being single and childless. Moreover, and perhaps most importantly for Calvin, he pretended that Hobbes was alive and fearsome. As a result, Calvin was considerably saddened when his uncle left and even tried to go with him. |
Despite his initial reservations (he anticipated that Max might be an impostor), Calvin quickly warmed up to Uncle Max. His attitude toward Calvin's rambunctious behavior was more laid-back than Calvin's parents', and he appeared far less rigid in his lifestyle, being single and childless. Moreover, and perhaps most importantly for Calvin, he pretended that Hobbes was alive and fearsome. As a result, Calvin was considerably saddened when his uncle left and even tried to go with him. |
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[[Bill Watterson]] explained in [[The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book]] that Uncle Max was intended to be an expansionist recurring character. However, his role was cut short because Watterson felt in the end that Max's inclusion was not a good idea. A substantial reason for this was that it was off-putting for Max to be unable to refer to the intentionally unnamed parents with proper names. Also, the arc failed to create new material according to Watterson. The same reasoning explains why none of Calvin's other relatives appear in the strip. |
[[Bill Watterson]] explained in [[The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book]] that Uncle Max was intended to be an expansionist recurring character. However, his role was cut short because Watterson felt in the end that Max's inclusion was not a good idea. A substantial reason for this was that it was off-putting for Max to be unable to refer to the intentionally unnamed parents with proper names. Also, the arc failed to create new material according to Watterson. The same reasoning explains why none of Calvin's other relatives appear in the strip. |
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Revision as of 17:51, 12 February 2012
Calvin's Uncle Max is a minor character in Calvin and Hobbes. He is Calvin's father's brother, and appeared in a relatively early 11-day story arc to visit the family.
Uncle Max appears to be somewhat younger than Calvin's father, with more hair and a vigorous attitude. He has beady eyes, stiff hair, and a bushy moustache, which make him somewhat resemble comedian and film actor Groucho Marx.
Despite his initial reservations (he anticipated that Max might be an impostor), Calvin quickly warmed up to Uncle Max. His attitude toward Calvin's rambunctious behavior was more laid-back than Calvin's parents', and he appeared far less rigid in his lifestyle, being single and childless. Moreover, and perhaps most importantly for Calvin, he pretended that Hobbes was alive and fearsome. As a result, Calvin was considerably saddened when his uncle left and even tried to go with him.
Bill Watterson explained in The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book that Uncle Max was intended to be an expansionist recurring character. However, his role was cut short because Watterson felt in the end that Max's inclusion was not a good idea. A substantial reason for this was that it was off-putting for Max to be unable to refer to the intentionally unnamed parents with proper names. Also, the arc failed to create new material according to Watterson. The same reasoning explains why none of Calvin's other relatives appear in the strip.