Uncle Jay Explains The News http://unclejayexplains.com Helping Small Minds Understand Big News! Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 © unclejay@unclejayexplains.com () unclejay@unclejayexplains.com() 1440 Just another 5ksites.com weblog unclejay@unclejayexplains.com No no http://www.unclejayexplains.com/media/thumbs/uj144x144.gif Uncle Jay Explains The News http://unclejayexplains.com 144 144 Uncle Jay Explains: Nov. 16, 2009 http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/11/15/uncle-jay-explains-nov-16-2009/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/11/15/uncle-jay-explains-nov-16-2009/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:55:57 +0000 unclejay http://unclejayexplains.com/?p=940 It’s an Uncle Jay rerun, only the third one this year.  New episode next Monday!  This is from January 19, 2009, the final day before America was (destroyed)(saved) by Barack Obama.

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/11/15/uncle-jay-explains-nov-16-2009/feed/ 16 3:11 It's an Uncle Jay rerun, only the third one this year. nbsp;New episode next Monday! nbsp;This is from January 19, 2009, the final day before ... It's an Uncle Jay rerun, only the third one this year. nbsp;New episode next Monday! nbsp;This is from January 19, 2009, the final day before America was (destroyed)(saved)nbsp;by Barack Obama. Featured,,Video,Podcast unclejay@unclejayexplains.com no No Uncle Jay Explains: Nov. 9, 2009 http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/11/08/uncle-jay-explains-nov-9-2009/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/11/08/uncle-jay-explains-nov-9-2009/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:20:37 +0000 unclejay http://unclejayexplains.com/?p=931 Multiple choice: TV reporters only want to keep you (a) informed, (b) up to date, (c) watching.  This week, they pretty much gave us the answer, didn’t they?  Uncle Jay explains it all!

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/11/08/uncle-jay-explains-nov-9-2009/feed/ 24 3:01 Multiple choice: TV reporters only want to keep you (a) informed, (b) up to date, (c) watching. nbsp;This week, they pretty much gave us ... Multiple choice: TV reporters only want to keep you (a) informed, (b) up to date, (c) watching. nbsp;This week, they pretty much gave us the answer, didn't they? nbsp;Uncle Jay explains it all! Featured,,Video,Podcast unclejay@unclejayexplains.com no No Uncle Jay Explains: Nov. 2, 2009 http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/11/01/uncle-jay-explains-nov-2-2009/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/11/01/uncle-jay-explains-nov-2-2009/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:44:47 +0000 unclejay http://unclejayexplains.com/?p=923 You can stare at goats, or at a dead singer’s movie, or at a health care bill that’s ready for its close-up.   The news is pretty much constant paranormal activity, but Uncle Jay explains it all!  (note: this visual joke was posted a week before the Daily Show did it!)

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/11/01/uncle-jay-explains-nov-2-2009/feed/ 20 3:16 You can stare at goats, or at a dead singer's movie, or at a health care bill that's ready for its close-up. nbsp; The news ... You can stare at goats, or at a dead singer's movie, or at a health care bill that's ready for its close-up. nbsp; The news is pretty much constant paranormal activity, but Uncle Jay explains it all! nbsp;(note: this visual joke was posted a week before the Daily Show did it!) Featured,,Video,Podcast unclejay@unclejayexplains.com no No Uncle Jay Explains: Oct. 26, 2009 http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/10/25/uncle-jay-explains-oct-26-2009/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/10/25/uncle-jay-explains-oct-26-2009/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:44:37 +0000 unclejay http://unclejayexplains.com/?p=906 Swine flu?  That’s NOTHING compared to America’s yearly plague of political ads!   They infect every TV, radio, billboard, mailbox, lawn and trick-or-treat bag.  There’s no vaccine.   But at least Uncle Jay can explain them!

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/10/25/uncle-jay-explains-oct-26-2009/feed/ 21 2:57 Swine flu? nbsp;That's NOTHING compared to America's yearly plague of political ads! nbsp; They infect every TV, radio, billboard, mailbox, lawn and trick-or-treat bag. nbsp;There's ... Swine flu? nbsp;That's NOTHING compared to America's yearly plague of political ads! nbsp; They infect every TV, radio, billboard, mailbox, lawn and trick-or-treat bag. nbsp;There's no vaccine. nbsp; But at least Uncle Jay can explain them! Featured,,Video,Podcast unclejay@unclejayexplains.com no No Uncle Jay Explains: Oct. 19, 2009 http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/10/18/uncle-jay-explains-oct-19-2009/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/10/18/uncle-jay-explains-oct-19-2009/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:44:03 +0000 unclejay http://unclejayexplains.com/?p=888 Lessons learned from this week’s news:

1. Do not base the success of your hoax on the flawless participation of a six-year-old.

2. Do not base the success of your NFL team purchase on the cooperation of the NFL.

3. Do not try to understand the news without Uncle Jay’s help!

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/10/18/uncle-jay-explains-oct-19-2009/feed/ 12 3:08 Lessons learned from this week's news: 1. Do not base the success of your hoax on the flawless participation of a six-year-old. 2. Do ... Lessons learned from this week's news: 1. Do not base the success of your hoax on the flawless participation of a six-year-old. 2. Do not base the success of your NFL team purchase on the cooperation of the NFL. 3. Do not try to understand the news without Uncle Jay's help! Featured,,Video,Podcast unclejay@unclejayexplains.com no No Uncle Jay Explains: Oct. 12, 2009 http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/10/11/uncle-jay-explains-oct-12-2009/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/10/11/uncle-jay-explains-oct-12-2009/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:02:09 +0000 unclejay http://unclejayexplains.com/?p=881 Hey!  Uncle Jay isn’t George Bush either, where’s HIS medal?  Nobel Peace congrats are coming in from all over: Iran, North Korea, Afghanistan, Gaza, Darfur and the Moon.   Plus, Halloween’s getting closer, hope your Christmas shopping’s done.  Uncle Jay explains it all!

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/10/11/uncle-jay-explains-oct-12-2009/feed/ 28 3:10 Hey! nbsp;Uncle Jay isn't George Bush either, where's HIS medal? nbsp;Nobel Peace congrats are coming in from all over: Iran, North Korea, Afghanistan, Gaza, Darfur ... Hey! nbsp;Uncle Jay isn't George Bush either, where's HIS medal? nbsp;Nobel Peace congrats are coming in from all over: Iran, North Korea, Afghanistan, Gaza, Darfur and the Moon. nbsp; Plus, Halloween's getting closer, hope your Christmas shopping's done. nbsp;Uncle Jay explains it all! Featured,,Video,Podcast unclejay@unclejayexplains.com no No Uncle Jay Explains: Oct. 5, 2009 http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/10/04/uncle-jay-explains-oct-5-2009/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/10/04/uncle-jay-explains-oct-5-2009/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:41:02 +0000 unclejay http://unclejayexplains.com/?p=871 Which is more embarrassing: Chicago losing or Letterman winning?  Whether it’s TV, the Olympics, Iran, Afghanistan or the economy, everybody’s way, way ahead in the downhill race.   Uncle Jay explains it all!

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/10/04/uncle-jay-explains-oct-5-2009/feed/ 15 3:12 Which is more embarrassing: Chicago losing or Letterman winning? nbsp;Whether it's TV, the Olympics, Iran, Afghanistan or the economy, everybody's way, way ahead in the ... Which is more embarrassing: Chicago losing or Letterman winning? nbsp;Whether it's TV, the Olympics, Iran, Afghanistan or the economy, everybody's way, way ahead in the downhill race. nbsp; Uncle Jay explains it all! Featured,,Video,Podcast unclejay@unclejayexplains.com no No Uncle Jay Explains: Sept. 28, 2009 http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/09/27/uncle-jay-explains-sept-28-2009/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/09/27/uncle-jay-explains-sept-28-2009/#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:02:02 +0000 Russ http://unclejayexplains.com/?p=861 Ex-politicians dance on TV while REAL politicians tango with tyrants!  The world’s leaders met in New York and Pittsburgh, and proudly promised to do something someday about something.  Maybe.  Uncle Jay explains it all!!

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/09/27/uncle-jay-explains-sept-28-2009/feed/ 19 3:09 Ex-politicians dance on TV while REAL politicians tango with tyrants! nbsp;The world's leaders met in New York and Pittsburgh, and proudly promised to do something ... Ex-politicians dance on TV while REAL politicians tango with tyrants! nbsp;The world's leaders met in New York and Pittsburgh, and proudly promised to do something someday about something. nbsp;Maybe. nbsp;Uncle Jay explains it all!! Featured,,Video,Podcast unclejay@unclejayexplains.com no No Uncle Jay Explains: Sept. 21, 2009 http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/09/20/uncle-jay-explains-sept-21-2009/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/09/20/uncle-jay-explains-sept-21-2009/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:34:28 +0000 unclejay http://unclejayexplains.com/?p=853 The news lately has been filled with very rude people, so this week Uncle Jay has become extremely civilized.   He’s just trying to set a good example.   And as long as you don’t watch the final ten seconds, you’ll think he succeeds!

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/09/20/uncle-jay-explains-sept-21-2009/feed/ 20 3:06 The news lately has been filled with very rude people, so this week Uncle Jay has become extremely civilized. nbsp; He's just trying to set ... The news lately has been filled with very rude people, so this week Uncle Jay has become extremely civilized. nbsp; He's just trying to set a good example. nbsp; And as long as you don't watch the final ten seconds, you'll think he succeeds! Featured,,Video,Podcast unclejay@unclejayexplains.com no No Uncle Jay Explains: Sept. 14, 2009 http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/09/13/uncle-jay-explains-sept-14-2009/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/09/13/uncle-jay-explains-sept-14-2009/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:42:52 +0000 unclejay http://unclejayexplains.com/?p=847 Serene, ah?  Not this week.  And that wasn’t the only racket in the news: everybody in Congress turned when Joe Wilson shouted “You lie!” because they each thought he was talking to them.   Uncle Jay explains this and more!!

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/09/13/uncle-jay-explains-sept-14-2009/feed/ 35 3:11 Serene, ah? nbsp;Not this week. nbsp;And that wasn't the only racket in the news: everybody in Congress turned when Joe Wilson shouted "You lie!" because ... Serene, ah? nbsp;Not this week. nbsp;And that wasn't the only racket in the news: everybody in Congress turned when Joe Wilson shouted "You lie!" because they each thought he was talking to them. nbsp; Uncle Jay explains this and more!! Featured,,Video,Podcast unclejay@unclejayexplains.com no No