Coming Out, Christmas, And Uncle Carl: The Song That’ll Make You Laugh, Cry And Hit Replay
Aaron LaCombe’s Uncle Carl (Came Out On Christmas) is a country song that’s equal parts funny, heartfelt, and holiday-perfect.
“Uncle Carl Came Out During Dinner… Right Before The Cowboys Game”
The story is straightforward and may be a familiar real-life experience for some. In LaCombe’s music video, Uncle Carl breaks the news at Christmas dinner, leaving his younger family members nodding knowingly while his brother is completely floored.
The video’s holiday decor, including a “kids table”, mismatched Christmas sweaters, and one well-dressed boyfriend, feels like it was pulled straight out of a family scrapbook.
The actor playing Uncle Carl drew on his own coming-out experience, which added depth to the already emotional story.
A Song That Stands Out And Stands Up
LaCombe’s knack for blending humour and honesty shines here. Originally written for a Christmas songwriting contest (where it came in last place), Uncle Carl has since become his most requested track.
Despite pushback from a promotions company citing their “faith-based” values, LaCombe doubled down on the song’s message, saying, “If the contents of this video violate the principles of your faith, then doing business with you violates the principles of mine.”
The song’s enduring charm lies in its ability to bring people together every holiday season. It’s funny, relatable, and full of with heart. As LaCombe says, “Every year, I see YouTube views tick up and get sweet messages from people seeing it for the first time. It’s become my favourite part of the holidays.”
Hit play on Uncle Carl (Came Out On Christmas), and let it bring a little laughter and love to your holiday.
