Uncle Bruce

A closeted gay man who betrays his own people.

Based on the phrase "Uncle Tom" (a black man who betrays his own people) and the recognition of "Bruce" as a stereotypically gay name.

A gay senator who votes against gay marriage rights is one example of an Uncle Bruce.

Uncle Bruce by ShakeGentlyServeChilled March 20, 2008

Uncle Bruce

A trans person who has not had sex reassignment surgery.

Some Uncle Bruce on twitter has no standing to be speaking for the trans community.

Uncle Bruce by crookt December 31, 2021

Uncle Bruce

That one uncle that tells offensive, dark, or just racist jokes to his brother's or sister's kids, usually jokes he doesn't tell his own kids.

Dad: "Where did you hear that from?"
Son: "Uncle Bruce told me that joke."
Dad: "Don't talk to your Uncle Bruce anymore!"

Uncle Bruce by TheDeadYeti November 26, 2023