[SPOILER ALERT] Today my wife gave birth to our second child.
The littlest Decker will be called Luke, thus setting me up for 40+ years of “no, I am your father” jokes, which was pretty much the whole point.
Besides Luke Skywalker, the name Luke is well represented in television, movie and comic book history. As a tribute to my new bundle of Jedi, let’s take a look at 10 of the best Lukes in pop culture history.
Luke Dunphy
The youngest child of Claire and Phil Dunphy, (one of) Modern Family’s resident dullards is brilliantly played by actual genius Nolan Gould.
Luke Perry
This picture rules.
Bushwacker Luke
Luke is the one on the right. I think.
Luke Puke
Twin of Richie Retch, Luke Puke was one of the more easily named Garbage Pail Kids. Give 10 kids the name Luke, tell them to pitch their best GPK ideas, guarantee 8/10 come up with Luke Puke. Too easy, but a classic GPK.
Luke Wilson
Luke Easter
Can I get a sport?
Luke Duke
Wopat Gangnam Style!
Luke Cage
When casting Luke Cage in a Marvel movie, please don’t give us The Rock again. Please.
Cool Hand Luke
“sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand”
Luke Skywalker
No surprises here.
Two honorable mentions:
The “Other” Luke Skywalker a.k.a. Uncle Luke, a.k.a. Luther “Luke” Campbell from 2 Live Crew
Luke Spencer of “Luke and Laura” fame from General Hospital (back when mom was all into her “stories” in the 80s)
Fantastic way to welcome your son to the world! Congratulations, Jessica and Howie!
I hate to be the white guy that isn’t really into rap to correct you, but it’s Luke Skyywalker. Not to be confused with Luuke Skywalker.
Congrats, Decker family!
Congrats Howie! Our youngest is Jameson Luke to which I’ve used more in a Tommy Boy way…
Cool idea and a nice tribute. Welcome Luke!
Appreciate it, thank you!
Dude, congratulations! Awesome name.
Thanks man!
Wasn’t that Leo’s name in Growing Pains? Well played.
LOL Luke Brower… save that reference for Jump The Shark Week…
Yes!
Congrats again man!
And you definitely didn’t let me down on this list with Bushwacker Luke and GPK’s Luke Puke! lol!
Congrats and great name! Good calls on the list as well.
Thank you!
Cool name. Perhaps the coolest. Not to overshadow the general ‘it’ factor that the Decker family owns, and owns rightfully. God bless you and your family.
You’re too kind! Thanks man.