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
Emerald Catron
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.
Son Buys Back Dad’s First Car
Typically, a parent will buy (or help pay for) a child's first car. In this video, the son is giving the father his first car for the second time.
Evil Queen at Disneyland Confronts Snow White, Mocks Cinderella
If nothing else, this cute video proves one thing-- the characters at Disneyland do NOT break character.
Annoyed Weather Forecaster Caught Rolling Eyes on Camera
Busted! BBC weather reporter Wendy Hurrell thought the camera was off, when she rolled her eyes and flicked her hair in an annoyed manner. She thought wrong.
Jimmy Fallon Conducts Surprise Interview With ‘Michael Jordan’
It's not often that Michael Jordan does late night, and even less often that he makes an unscheduled appearance. Jimmy Fallon handles the shock of suddenly getting to meet a sports legend like the consummate professional that he is.
Watch Carly Rae Jepsen Throw the Worst Opening Pitch Maybe Ever
We're not quite sure how this happens. This opening pitch thrown by 'Call Me Maybe' singer Carly Rae Jepsen at the Tampa Rays game on Sunday is a colossal failure.
Boston Marathon Bombing Victim Takes First Steps
Less than three months since this photo was taken in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, the man being carried in the photograph is walking again, despite losing both of his legs.
Deceased Man’s Family Giving Out $500 Tips in All 50 States
Almost one year ago we told you about the family of Aaron Collins, who were trying to respect his final wishes by giving a "$500 on a f------ pizza"-type of tip to a waiter or waitress. The Collins family did so, and that one tip has turned into so much more.
Watch a 10-Year-Old Beat an International Chess Master
This could be an advertisement for 7Up, if it weren't more than four minutes long. Here is International Master Greg Shahade playing a quick pick-up blitz game of chess against a 10-year-old ... who wins in no time. Props to Shahade for displaying such good sportsmanship, and props to the little boy, Samuel Sevian, who is now an IM himself...
Kids Attempt Hot Dog Eating Contest
In this cute video, made by comedian Kevin Maher, little kids attempt to undertake a Nathan's-style hot dog eating contest in Coney Island. Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately), things don't go so well.