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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The Best Nostalgic Halloween Songs
We're really getting into the Halloween spirit here at TheFW. It's nothing new -- it's always been one of our favorite holidays (right after Arbor Day). So, while we enjoying settling down with a good (bad) scary movie, sometimes we wax a little nostalgic. These are the songs from our childhood that really get us in the mood for trick or treating, which we're apparently too "old" to do a
Hilarious Faces People Make In Haunted Houses
Halloween is coming, and we thought we'd get into the spirit of things by revisiting one of our favorite sets of spooky photos ever. These candid pics were taken of people passing through the Nightmares Fear Factory in Niagara Falls and they show the funny/scared/shocked faces we all really make when in a haunted house. Unlike the haunted houses we've been to, this one must actually be scary -- fa
11 Cringe-Inducing Halloween Costume Fails
If your Halloween costume isn't coming along exactly the way you planned, don't feel bad -- at least you aren't any of these horrible Halloween fails.
Student Tricks Class Into Thinking He’s the Professor, Crushes Their Dreams
Let this classroom prank be a lesson to all professors about the merits of punctuality.
Working for the Weekend — 15 Animals in Ties for Labor Day
Hopefully you're enjoying your day off. You know who's not? These animals! They're busy putting the "cat" in business cat-sual. Sure, a tie might be closer to standard business attire, but we're pretty sure the lack of pants keeps it totally casual.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Family Matters’
Sure, you ate Urkel-O's and can do a fairly spot-on "Did I do thaaaat??" But how well do you really know 'Family Matters'? We've culled together some not-so-common knowledge on the show to see if you're a genuine nerd, or just a Stefan in disguise...
Helpful Tumblr Teaches You How to Fill Awkward Silences
Want to be a hit at parties, or at least know what to say when the silent anger builds up to a point at the dinner table where everyone is just seething and glaring at each other? Have we got a Tumblr for you!!
15 Signs Your Pet Is an Introvert
You think you know your pet, but do you *know* your pet? Would you, for example, say your guinea pig is a Betty or a Veronica? What's your iguana's opinion on repealing the Glass-Steagall Act? Most importantly, DO YOU EVEN KNOW YOUR FERRET'S MYERS-BRIGGS PERSONALITY TYPE????!! Is your pet ... an INTROVERT?
21 Dogs Who Could Care Less About Your Stupid Rules
Some people get a dog because they want an obedient companion...well, THESE AIN'T THOSE DOGS! These dogs make Rude Dog look like Lassie. Yeah, we just referenced Rude Dog, DEAL WITH IT!
Huge Dog Plays Dead to Avoid Bath Time, Hilarity Ensues
This dog really, really does not want to take a bath, and will do almost anything to get out of it, including laying there like a big lump of lifeless dog. We've never seen such a strong desire to NOT take a bath.
Reporter Can’t Handle Grumpy Cat
Australian 'Today' Anchor Karl Stefanovic didn't stand a chance against Grumpy Cat.
Overly Excited Bird Is the Greatest Thing Ever
The pitter-patter of crazy Koolaid the bird's feet makes while he runs after his ball in this video is probably the greatest sound ever. Sorry, Beethoven -- yer DONE!