A tall outline on old televisions between channels 2 and 3. He waves if you wave first. Turning the TV off doesn't make him leave — it just makes him wait.
SIGHTING #7 — June 1988Witness: A nine-year-old with an antenna TV. Uncle Static appeared during a thunderstorm. The child waved. Uncle Static waved back. The child has told this story at every party since.
SIGHTING #15 — October 1994Witness: The overnight DJ at KOOK 92.7. The station's backup TV flickered on at 3:14 AM. Uncle Static appeared. The DJ said "evening." Uncle Static tipped his hat. There is no recorded evidence of Uncle Static wearing a hat.
SIGHTING #23 — March 2001Witness: The Torch Widow (via intermediary). The two appear to have a silent understanding. Details classified.