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{{Quote|A boy needs a dog, Frank!|Joe talking to Frank about getting a dog.}}
'''Joseph "Joe" Heffley''' is the brother/rival of [[Frank Heffley]], brother-in-law of [[Susan Heffley]], and uncle of [[Greg Heffley]], [[Rodrick Heffley]] and [[Manny Heffley]].
'''Joseph "Joe" Heffley''' is the younger brother and rival of [[Frank Heffley]], brother-in-law of [[Susan Heffley]], and uncle of [[Greg Heffley]], [[Rodrick Heffley]] and [[Manny Heffley]].


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
=== Role in [[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules|Rodrick Rules]] ===
=== ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules'' ===
<p style="line-height:21px;">Joe comes to [[Greg Heffley|Greg]]'s house late for Thanksgiving. His children all call their uncle "Aunt Fwank (Frank)." [[Susan Heffley|Susan]] says that this is cute but [[Frank Heffley|Frank]] says that Joe taught them to do that. When [[Frank Heffley|Frank]] goes down to the basement to do edits to his Civil War diorama, Joe sneaks down and says "Nice toys, big brother!" [[Frank Heffley|Frank]] explains everything to Joe, but Joe didn't listen to a single thing he was saying. [[Greg Heffley|Greg]] mentions that the year before that book takes place, [[Manny Heffley|Manny]] was approximately 2 weeks from getting out of diapers, but Joe puts a stop to it by saying "Watch out for the 'potty monster,' [[Manny Heffley|little fella]]!" Every-time time [[Frank Heffley|Frank]] had to change a dirty diaper after that, he started cursing Uncle Joe under his breath!</p>
Joe comes to [[Greg]]'s house late for Thanksgiving. His children all call their uncle "Aunt Fwank ([[Frank Heffley|Frank]])." [[Susan Heffley|Susan]] says that this is cute but [[Frank Heffley|Frank]] says that Joe taught them to do that. When [[Frank Heffley|Frank]] goes down to the basement to do edits to his Civil War diorama, Joe sneaks down and says "Nice toys, big brother!" [[Frank Heffley|Frank]] explains everything to Joe, but Joe didn't listen to a single thing he was saying. [[Greg]] mentions that the year before that book takes place, [[Manny Heffley|Manny]] was approximately 2 weeks from getting out of diapers, but Joe puts a stop to it by saying "Watch out for the 'potty monster,' [[Manny Heffley|little fella]]!" Every-time time [[Frank Heffley|Frank]] had to change a dirty diaper after that, he started cursing Uncle Joe under his breath!


===Role in [[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw|The Last Straw]]===
===''Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw''===
[[File:Teenage Joe.png|thumb|Joe as a teenager]]
[[File:Teenage Joe.png|thumb|Joe as a teenager]]
<p style="line-height:21px;">Joe makes a brief appearance on Easter at church. [[Greg Heffley|Greg]] says that when the songs start, he holds [[Greg Heffley|Greg]]'s hands, even though he doesn't have to. [[Greg Heffley|Greg]] also says he has an iron grip. when they sat down Greg makes a cuckoo sigh to show he wasn't part of the holding hands to [[Holly]] and the rest behind him.</p>
Joe makes a brief appearance on Easter at church. [[Greg]] says that when the songs start, he holds [[Greg]]'s hands, even though he doesn't have to. [[Greg]] also says he has an iron grip. when they sat down Greg makes a cuckoo sigh to show he wasn't part of the holding hands to [[Holly]] and the rest behind him.


=== Role in [[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days|Dog Days]] ===
=== ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days''===
<p style="line-height:21px;">[[Greg Heffley|Greg]] says he asked Joe to encourage [[Frank Heffley|Frank]] to buy a dog. Joe slaps [[Frank Heffley|Frank]]'s back saying "A boy needs a ''dog''!" Later he is at [[Greg Heffley|Greg]]'s birthday party and his dog Killer eats some of [[Greg Heffley|Greg]]'s birthday cake.</p>
[[Greg]] says he asked Joe to encourage [[Frank Heffley|Frank]] to buy a dog. Joe slaps [[Frank Heffley|Frank]]'s back saying "A boy needs a ''dog''!" Later he is at [[Greg]]'s birthday party and his dog Killer eats some of [[Greg]]'s birthday cake.


=== Role in [[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth|The Ugly Truth]] ===
=== ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth''===
<p style="line-height:21px;">He and his brother [[Frank Heffley|Frank]] are trying to get Greg to be more responsible and not end up like their brother [[Uncle Gary|Gary Heffley]]. He appears at [[Uncle Gary|Gary]]'s fourth wedding and the [[Heffley family]] reunion.</p>
He and his brother [[Frank Heffley|Frank]] are trying to get Greg to be more responsible and not end up like their brother [[Uncle Gary|Gary Heffley]]. He appears at [[Uncle Gary|Gary]]'s fourth wedding and the [[Heffley family]] reunion.


==Personality==
==Personality==
<p style="line-height:21px;">Uncle Joe is evidently one of the more troublesome character in the series, who inadvertently embarrasses, annoys and harms Frank by causing him lots of pain and disgust. Uncle Joe is classified as very immature, childish, and overly-affectionate.</p>
Uncle Joe is evidently the most troublesome character in the series, who inadvertently embarrasses, annoys and harms Frank by causing him lots of pain and disgust. Uncle Joe is classified as very immature, childish, and overly-affectionate.
 
==Appearance==
==Appearance==
<p style="line-height:21px;">Uncle Joe is shown having a Mexican-style mustache, black hair and western-style clothing, looking more like a cowboy in [[Greg Heffley|Greg]]'s illustrations. Even though he appears to be designed like a teenager.</p>
Uncle Joe is shown having a Mexican-style mustache, black hair and western-style clothing, looking more like a cowboy in [[Greg]]'s illustrations. Even though he appears to be designed like a teenager.


== Relationships ==
== Relationships ==
=== [[Frank Heffley]] ===
=== [[Frank Heffley]] ===
[[Frank Heffley|Frank]] is Joe's brother whom despises Joe who often makes fun of him. Joe convinced his kids to call Frank "Aunt Fwank", much to [[Frank Heffley|Frank]]’s annoyance.
Frank is Joe's older brother whom despises Joe who always picks on him. Joe convinced his kids to call Frank "Aunt Fwank", much to Frank's annoyance.


=== [[Gary Heffley]] ===
=== [[Gary Heffley]] ===
Not much is know about is Joe's relationship with his younger brother [[Gary Heffley]], though it is better then [[Frank Heffley|Frank]]’s.
Not much is know about is Joe's relationship with his younger brother Gary, though it is better then frank's.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Though Joe's implied to be younger than Frank, the illustration of his mustache and other features may imply that Uncle Joe is older than what [[Greg Heffley|Greg]] portrays him to be.
*Even though Uncle Joe is younger than [[Frank Heffley|Frank]], the illustration of his mustache and other features may imply that Uncle Joe is older than what [[Greg]]'s portrays him to be.
*Uncle Joe is quite possibly the only character to be universally disliked by [[Greg Heffley|Greg]], [[Rodrick Heffley|Rodrick]], [[Frank Heffley|Frank]] and [[Manny Heffley|Manny]].
*Uncle Joe is quite possibly the only character to be universally disliked by [[Greg]], [[Rodrick]], [[Frank Heffley|Frank]] and [[Manny]].
*[[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth|The Ugly Truth]] is the only book in which Uncle Joe gets along with [[Frank Heffley|Frank]].
*The Ugly Truth is the only book in which Uncle Joe gets along with [[Frank Heffley|Frank]].
*He does not have a visible mouth in the [[Diary of a Wimpy Kid Online]] version.
*He does not have a visible mouth in the online version.
* He doesn't appear or is mentioned in [[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel|The Third Wheel]], [[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck|Hard Luck]], [[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul|The Long Haul]], [[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School|Old School]], [[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down|Double Down]], and [[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway|The Getaway]].
* He doesn't appear or mentioned in The Third Wheel, Hard Luck, The Long Haul and Old School. This could mean that his character has been retired.
 
* In a flashback in Cabin Fever, when Greg snuck into his mother's email account to tell everyone to coordinate all of the Christmas presents Greg will get, Joe's name can be seen.
* In a flashback in [[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever|Cabin Fever]], when Greg snuck into his mother's email account to tell everyone to coordinate all of the Christmas presents they will get [[Greg Heffley|Greg]], Joe's name can be seen.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
*[[Diary of a Wimpy Kid Online]] (First appearance)
*[[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules]] (First appearance)
*[[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules]] (First book appearance)
*[[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw]] (Minor appearance)
*[[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw]] (Minor appearance)
*[[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days]]
*[[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days]]
*[[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth]]
*[[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth]]
*[[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever]] (Indirectly Mentioned)
*[[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever]] (indirectly mentioned)
 
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Revision as of 18:57, 10 May 2021

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"A boy needs a dog, Frank!"
—Joe talking to Frank about getting a dog.

Joseph "Joe" Heffley is the younger brother and rival of Frank Heffley, brother-in-law of Susan Heffley, and uncle of Greg HeffleyRodrick Heffley and Manny Heffley.

Synopsis

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

Joe comes to Greg's house late for Thanksgiving. His children all call their uncle "Aunt Fwank (Frank)." Susan says that this is cute but Frank says that Joe taught them to do that. When Frank goes down to the basement to do edits to his Civil War diorama, Joe sneaks down and says "Nice toys, big brother!" Frank explains everything to Joe, but Joe didn't listen to a single thing he was saying. Greg mentions that the year before that book takes place, Manny was approximately 2 weeks from getting out of diapers, but Joe puts a stop to it by saying "Watch out for the 'potty monster,' little fella!" Every-time time Frank had to change a dirty diaper after that, he started cursing Uncle Joe under his breath!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw

Joe as a teenager

Joe makes a brief appearance on Easter at church. Greg says that when the songs start, he holds Greg's hands, even though he doesn't have to. Greg also says he has an iron grip. when they sat down Greg makes a cuckoo sigh to show he wasn't part of the holding hands to Holly and the rest behind him.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

Greg says he asked Joe to encourage Frank to buy a dog. Joe slaps Frank's back saying "A boy needs a dog!" Later he is at Greg's birthday party and his dog Killer eats some of Greg's birthday cake.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth

He and his brother Frank are trying to get Greg to be more responsible and not end up like their brother Gary Heffley. He appears at Gary's fourth wedding and the Heffley family reunion.

Personality

Uncle Joe is evidently the most troublesome character in the series, who inadvertently embarrasses, annoys and harms Frank by causing him lots of pain and disgust. Uncle Joe is classified as very immature, childish, and overly-affectionate.

Appearance

Uncle Joe is shown having a Mexican-style mustache, black hair and western-style clothing, looking more like a cowboy in Greg's illustrations. Even though he appears to be designed like a teenager.

Relationships

Frank Heffley

Frank is Joe's older brother whom despises Joe who always picks on him. Joe convinced his kids to call Frank "Aunt Fwank", much to Frank's annoyance.

Gary Heffley

Not much is know about is Joe's relationship with his younger brother Gary, though it is better then frank's.

Trivia

  • Even though Uncle Joe is younger than Frank, the illustration of his mustache and other features may imply that Uncle Joe is older than what Greg's portrays him to be.
  • Uncle Joe is quite possibly the only character to be universally disliked by GregRodrickFrank and Manny.
  • The Ugly Truth is the only book in which Uncle Joe gets along with Frank.
  • He does not have a visible mouth in the online version.
  • He doesn't appear or mentioned in The Third Wheel, Hard Luck, The Long Haul and Old School. This could mean that his character has been retired.
  • In a flashback in Cabin Fever, when Greg snuck into his mother's email account to tell everyone to coordinate all of the Christmas presents Greg will get, Joe's name can be seen.

Appearances