Say hello to your Uncle

I can't believe it's almost the Fourth of July. It's that time of year where I turn into my Uncle. That's right, it's Uncle Sam! Your favorite stilt wearing fictitious Father of our Country's Brother. The history of Uncle Sam is a bit convoluted and I'm sure you can read the wiki articles on Uncle Sam and on Dan Rice.

One story is that Uncle Sam was originated by Dan Rice who was a clown and may have been the model for the first Uncle Sam illustrations. All political jokes aside about politicians and clowns, it does explain Uncle Sam's nimbleness on stilts.

Here is a rather cool Uncle Sam I know.

So have a safe Independence Day and remember that all fireworks are illegal in Chicago and some people have to get up very early on the 4th to drive to a suburban parade.

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Edd Fairman is a Chicago Magician who specializes in making you look good.