Emerald Catron has written for Asylum, Lemondrop, MyDaily and Daily Fill. She is one half of rap duo Dem Shortybooz and is a comedic performer around NYC. Follow her on Twitter @emeraldcatron
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Man Uses Allure of ‘The Notebook’ to Get Strangers to Kiss Him
If you want hoardes of ladies to smooch on you, apparently you only need a couple of things. Armed with a clipboard, a hose, a reasonable degree of attractiveness and a willingness to talk about 'The Notebook' in public, this guy got a pretty respectable degree of action.
Artists Make Signs for Boston Homeless, Share Their Stories
Kenji Nakayama and Christopher Hope buy signs from homeless people in the Boston area for $10 and give them a new hand-painted sign in its place. They also share the stories of these people on their Tumblr Signs for the Homeless to raise awareness.
17 Animals Excited for ‘Shark Week’
Shark Week is here! Shark Week is here! We can finally stop living like it's Shark Week, because it's actually Shark Week! We're not the only one's who are excited by the prospect -- these animals also seem pretty geared up. (We're going to pretend the costumes were their idea, and not their owners.)
Jimmy Fallon, Robin Thicke Team Up for Perfect ‘Blurred Lines’ Cover
In the same vein as that incredibly magical rendition of 'All I Want for Christmas Is You,' Jimmy Fallon, The Roots and a bunch of grade school instruments are once again making awesome music. This time it's a cover of Robin Thicke's nonstop hit 'Blurred Lines.'
15 Signs You Grew Up in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s’ Sunnydale
What do you mean 12 is an abnormally high number of cemeteries for a town with a population of less than 40,000? That would seem perfectly normal, if you'd grown up in Sunnydale. Here are 14 other signs you call Sunnydale home.
Devious Ferret Is Quite Adept at Pickpocketing
Coming in at number four on our list of "Reasons We Don't Want a Ferret,*" is "they will steal the wallet right out of your pocket." This video justifies that particular item's high placement on the list. A person who gets their wallet stolen feels like a fool. A person who chases a ferret to get their wallet back has pretty much lost all dignity.
There’s a Creepy Cat Version of ‘Get Lucky’ You Need to See
We love this? It's hard to say, because we don't know yet whether or not this black cat version of Daft Punk's "Get Lucky" is going to give us nightmares or not. Right now we *think* we love it, but we'll know for sure after we sleep on it...
15 Reasons Why You Should Love Aaron Paul (If You Somehow Don’t Already)
'Breaking Bad' is almost back! We're excited to have the show back, but we're extra-excited for the quantity of Aaron Paul in our lives to increase. You should be too. Here's why.
15 Reasons We’re All Secretly George Costanza
You might think you're a Charlotte or a Miranda. But you're not. Nobody is. Everybody is actually a Costanza.
The Video That Will Make You Love Porcupines
If you've ever had to take your dog to the vet to have quills removed from his face, you're probably not the biggest fan of porcupines. This could be the video that wins you back.
Do Want — Bubble Wrap Bike
Comedy Magician (his words, not ours) Eric Buss has invented the ultimate (legal) stress reliever. It's a bubble wrap bike, and we want one.
Pug Can’t Handle the End of ‘Homeward Bound’
If you thought you couldn't handle the end of 'Homeward Bound' before, just wait til you watch this video.
Literal Listicles Is the Greatest New Tumblr
There are literally three signs you're into math, and here they are. Literal Listicles is a new Tumblr quickly gaining popularity -- over 2,500 followers in two days. It's not hard to understand why; we are inundated with listicles, and the world is hungry for a send-up.
10 Life Hacks for Summer
Summer doesn't have to be all sticky fingers and screaming in outrage at overly buoyant straws. It turns out it's actually quite easy to enjoy the best season of the year -- all you need are these few simple life hacks. (And to man up and increase your tolerance for high temperatures.)
Former President George H.W. Bush Shaved Head for Child With Cancer
Regardless of your politics, you have to admit this is a class move by former President George H.W. Bush.
Calming Manatees Will Improve Your Day
Are you having a rough week? Does the fact that it's not Friday yet make you want to ram your face through a plate glass window? Did you spend your morning commute grinding your teeth to keep from telling the person snapping their gum next to you that they don't deserve to be loved? Here, have some Calming Manatees.