Now that Obama is the president... I mean... if Obama becomes president, a lot of us up here in Canada will be wondering how America can elect a leader since it doesn't have Liberals, a parliament or even proper beer. Lee LeFever at Common Craft has put together an explanation of the American Electoral College that actually makes sense:

Quick, go tell your mom! Lee and Sachi Lefever of the Common Craft show have just released "Social Media in Plain English," a video that explains this whole web-two-point-whatever thing, with an ice cream metaphor!

Have a taste: