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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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.)
Cat Reacts to Seeing Owner After Six Months
This pretty much sums up the love/hate relationship all cat owners have with their pets. Specifically, we love them, and they hate us. This is the typical cat's reaction to its owner going on leave for six months. We think it's probably pretty accurate...
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.
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.
Whales Almost Eat Divers in Insane Video
Ahhh, the ocean. So calm. So relaxing. So ABOUT TO BE EATEN BY ENORMOUS WHALES AAAAAAAAAAAGGGHHHH!!!! Thanks goodness these divers have friends to record their near-death experience, so that we can all watch this horrifying video. This is why we stay in the shallow water, where only sharks can get us. Good grief.
Why German Is Such a Scary Language
This pretty much proves it -- German is a terrifying language. Let the helpful folks at the Copy Cat Channel show you why. Here are a variety of words presented in French, English, Italian, Spanish and German. Notice only one translation makes you feel like peeing your pants a little bit...
What Happens When You Fire a Gun Underwater (in Slow Motion)
We've never actually wondered what would happen if you fired a gun underwater, but now that we can see it, obviously we'd really like to find out.
‘In the Way Guy’ Ruins All the Pictures
It started simply enough (as these things tend to do), with a redditor posting this picture with the headline "Tried to get a photo of our proposal ... nailed it!" On its own, it's pretty hilarious. But the internet wasn't done with this photobombing guy. Not yet.
Heartwarming Commercial Has a Twist You Won’t See Coming
Watch this video. Did the Band of Horses song make you cry? That's okay. That's most people's response. We know, we know -- how could this video actually be horribly offensive? Well ...
Check out the Lost Photos Hitler Didn’t Want You to See
These are the pictures Adolf Hitler didn't want you to see.
10 Reasons You Need to Stop Complaining About Summer Right Now
"It's so hot outside." "Can't summer be over?" "UGH. So hot outside. Thanks, Obama." That's what you think you sound like right now. "Blahblahblah mememe moomoomoo" is what your constant summer griping actually sounds like to me.