But in some families it doubles as a pet name for a beloved ne’er-do-well. That was my Uncle Jerry. As one fellow who married into the family described his introduction to our tribe’s notables ...

cartoons such as Tom and Jerry, Scooby-Doo and Wacky Races. Scheider also stated that the name of the Uncle is descended from his own uncle, Max Ward, who was born in Hastings but now lives in ...