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Most members of my family have their own pet name: My mother used to go by Moni, my niece is Bubaloo, I have Pinky Aunties and Sweetu Didis and Bubbly Uncles.

From Slate • Jul. 23, 2024

Gyllenhaal will continue to explore family dynamics next year with his first book, a children's story called "The Secret Society of Aunts & Uncles," co-written with his friend Greta Caruso.

From Reuters • Nov. 18, 2022

L.A. concept shop Apt.4B collaborated with vegan Brooklyn eatery Aunts et Uncles on a T-shirt in two colorways and a tote bag.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2022

Speaking on their Agony Uncles podcast, Myers told his friend and fellow chef he would be taking a break from filming and certain public events.

From BBC • May 6, 2022

“What happened to your parents? Don’t you have brothers and sisters? Aunts? Uncles? Someone who could take you in?”

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall