Nice arsonist. Terrible roommate.

This video is a good reminder of why you shouldn't judge people based on stereotypes. If someone told me to imagine a guy who would pour gasoline in an apartment building, set it on fire, then celebrate with a cocktail, I don't know what mental image would come to mind. I do know he definitely wouldn't look and act like Carlos, the arsonist in this video, who manages to come across like a decent guy to have a drink with.

A news crew was at the scene of a fire in Rockville, Maryland, when a guy gave them a scoop by introducing himself as Carlos, the guy who started it. Carlos must have overheard the crew speculating about the source of the blaze, because he turned to them and said, "Me, me. I set it on fire."

Carlos said he set the fire to get a news crew out to the building in order to expose the horrible living conditions. While his message may have been a good one, his communication skills are lousy. "I just poured gasoline on the floor, set it on fire, went to buy a drink and came back." After talking to the news crew, Carlos calmly approached two cops at the scene and introduced himself as an arsonist.

Carlos was one of six people living in the two-story structure. Ironically, he now might be the only one with a long-term place to stay.

(by Jonathan Corbett)

He just lives for a makeover.

Charlie was found on the side of a road in Los Angeles and brought to a "high-kill" shelter, which means that if he isn't adopted within a week of arrival, Charlie will likely be put down.

The poor dog's fur was completely matted and full of painful burrs when he arrived, but fortunately he was given a second chance, and a mobile grooming service came by to give the pup a makeover.

This video came out in June, but has only started making the rounds now before Thanksgiving, when our society is paying extra attention to homeless creatures.

Charlie was adopted two days after this video was taken.

They did such a great job! Charlie looks so young and fresh! I can't wait to see which animal on the side of the road in LA they tackle next.

I nominate him:

Busey, you're up. (Via Getty Images)

(by Myka Fox)

Last night, a 50-year-old dad from New York was watching the AMAs, and he felt inspired enough by One Direction's performance to tweet this:

I'm not a fan of One Direction being a 50 year old man and all but they can actually sing #amas
— Jerry Riekert (@jrtoh15) November 24, 2014

One Direction fans flipped out, giving the man enough retweets and favs to feed a family of five Tweeters for a year.

(screengrab via Twitter)

Jerry Riekert, a self-described "simple man from New York who makes lamps," was admittedly confused by the attention his tweet got.

how did the one direction fans find me I'm just a simple man from New York who makes lamps
— Jerry Riekert (@jrtoh15) November 24, 2014

But he knew well enough to try and capitalize on it by selling some lamps:

here are some of my lamps I made opinions and critiques welcome 1 directioner fans pic.twitter.com/60dI6WL8Wr
— Jerry Riekert (@jrtoh15) November 24, 2014

I will make a 1 direction inspired lamp if a member of one direction notices my lamps also what does 1d af mean not down with the hip lingo
— Jerry Riekert (@jrtoh15) November 24, 2014

In case you're also not down with the hip lingo, "1d af" means "One Direction as f*ck." It's a term for fans who are truly dedicated to the band. One fan even turned Jerry into a meme:

@jrtoh15#AMAs#OneDirectionpic.twitter.com/gpXEdjhU0G
— Drew Kenyon (@DrewKenyon) November 24, 2014

It's not entirely true that Jerry is just a random guy who tweeted once about One Direction. In fact, considering he's only tweeted two dozen times, a significant number of tweets are about the band, possibly because his daughter's a fan—or because he secretly wishes she was.

Jones Beach theater to pick up my daughter waiting for The fall out boys concert end. They're no One Direction that's for sure #1D
— Jerry Riekert (@jrtoh15) June 22, 2014

Hate to say it but one direction were pretty good but what's up with that one kid with the twinkle toe boots #snl
— Jerry Riekert (@jrtoh15) December 8, 2013

I think it's time you just admit you're a fan of 1D, Jerry. It's okay. We all feel the same way—we're just too ashamed to admit it.

(by Shira Rachel Danan)

When a cat loves a monkey.

Watch this video featuring the relationship dynamic between Wasya the cat and Abu the monkey, a pair of interspecies friends in Nepal. Notice how patiently Wasya deals with Abu's non-stop haranguing, how she responds to a deep-ear-fisting with passive grace, and to a genital-to-face grind with a loving embrace.

This is every relationship. Every friendship, marriage and familial kinship has both a Wasya and an Abu. If you don't recognize yourself in one of these two, odds are you're Abu:

To be fair, not every interaction between every Wasya and Abu involve incidents of intense annoyance. Sometimes the Wasyas of the world get to tackle the Abus right out of trees:

(by Dennis DiClaudio)

Charlie Brown called, he wants his tree back. Also, his mom called to say "wah, wah."
(screengrab via WFMZ)

Reading, PA resident Martin McNeil works near the city's new municipal Christmas tree, a 50-foot Norwegian spruce, probably expressed the town's sentiment best: "I know Reading is not doing too great, but facing this tree up here is making it even worse." Readingites (Readingers? Redingtonians? Readers?) are not happy about this year's Christmas tree, so much so that they almost succeeded in getting it removed from Penn Square in the center of town over the weekend. Almost.

Looking like a gigantic version of the sad little tree from A Charlie Brown Christmas, the arboreal centerpiece has been depressing residents of the Rust Belt town since it went up last week. Said Theresa Rodriguez, "It looks sad. It does look a little pitiful."

At least it doesn't block your view of anything behind it. (screengrab via WFMZ)

City council president Francis Acosta spearheaded plans to relocate the tree after the public outcry about its appearance, and succeeded in getting public workers to strip the tree of its decorations over the weekend (after a Friday night lighting ceremony), so that the tree could be moved to nearby Egelman Park.

The tree has begun shedding everywhere, perhaps due to the stress of criticism.
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He started the group Christmas for Downtown Reading and successfully raised $1,000 for a new tree from nearby Cumru Township and relocation for the current one. The plan was to raise $5,000 and have the new tree up by tomorrow, Tuesday, with a new tree-lighting ceremony this weekend. It seemed like that was going to come to pass, but Acosta announced today that while a new tree would indeed be installed in Egelman Park from Cumru Township, the current tree in the center of town is here to stay.

At least the Christmas Pretzel tree-topper looks good. The pretzel always looks good.
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He encouraged anyone who is unhappy with its appearance to come help redecorate it. Like, with fire. Not really, though. Don't do that.

(by Johnny McNulty)

I need to get an internship at Hamelin, STAT.

If you did not get a degree in coding or web development, go back to school. If you are currently pursuing a degree and it is not for one of those things, change majors. If you are a little baby, forget about becoming a cowboy or an astronaut. By the time you grow up, there will be no more cows and there is already no more space program. All there is for you is websites and apps, and you need to start learning how to code now. NOW!!!

While many college internships offer valuable experience and exposure (read: unpaid), and others generously grant a stipend the cost of a monthly public bus pass (but not the vaccines you will need to safely take the bus), those in the web development field make enough in one month of interning to send a family of four on a tour of Europe by boat.

here is a list, compiled by Jessica Shu, posted to the Facebook page Hackathon Hackers (an "online space for hackers across the globe to connect and spread the hackathon spirit... united by the common love of creating amazing things with technology"), that is designed to help students during salary negotiations when hunting for internships. Remember, these are for people who have not even graduated yet.

And to think I'm too poor to afford both a shotgun and bullets. (Via Facebook)

And she isn't the only one who found this info. These numbers are corroborated by Tiffany Zhong, who posted her friend's similar results to Twitter.

It is important to remember these aren't yearl-long jobs, but... are you still reading? Why aren't you on the phone with the admissions office? Hurry up! Code! Go!

(by Myka Fox)

Why can't you and your brother be like the cat and the squirrel?

This video is originally from September 2010, but as we all prepare to go home and see family and old friends, it's more relevant than ever today. Y'know, if a squirrel being friends with a cat is ever "relevant." YouTuber Hmeskens uploaded this clip with the explanation that his parents had raised the squirrel in their home when it was a baby, but that it struck out on its own in the woods once it was fully grown. Like any good creature that respects the folks that raised it, however, it comes back every so often to say hi, and also to play with his buddy the cat.

Happy Thanksgiving. Your trip will probably not be this cute.

(by Johnny McNulty)

His master's horrible voice.

The title of the YouTube video is "German Shepherd Dog sings with his owner," but I'm not convinced that's what's going on here. Oh, he's chiming in. It just doesn't sound a lot like like singing. And that goes for both of them. There's a good chance that what the dog is doing isn't a crude attempt at harmony, but rather, it's a desperate cry for help in the belief his owner's wailing could be the result of a mortal wound. Most likely, he just wants the guy to stop.

(by Jonathan Corbett)

Thank goodness this didn't become a world record race car smoosh.

Why did the Lotus F1 team partner with data management service EMC to create this video of a tractor-trailer jumping over an F1 race car at high speeds in a death-defying and world-record-setting stunt? I don't know, that's not what's important right now. What's important is that this stunt, involving drivers who have worked both on James Bond films and the Fast and Furious series, will make your stomach lurch more than there is clearance between the race car driver's head and the spinning wheels of that gigantic monster as it soars over him.

Then again, I guess setting world records just because they are dangerous and crazy is why one becomes a professional stunt driver...or starts a data management company, I suppose.

(by Johnny McNulty)

Landed on Perp Walk.(Via Twitter)

If you've involved in a relationship that's getting serious and the two of you are thinking about taking it to the next level, try playing a game of Monopoly. If it doesn't end in a screaming match with the board flipped over, pieces scattered around the room and police at your door, then that person could be The One.

Alyssa Ferraro was arrested after a game of Monopoly ended with her slapping her boyfriend in the face. Hooksett, New Hampshire police responded to a domestic disturbance call where Ferraro admitted to slapping her boyfriend with an open hand. I don't know what the rulebook says, but when your opponent bypasses not only Go, but Monopoly jail, and winds up going directly to actual jail, I'm pretty sure you win.

The game of antitrust. (via ThinkStock)

The reports don't say what led to the slap, but if the guy was stealing money from the bank, or, even worse, putting hotels on expensive properties and mocking her as he collected back-breaking rent money, then she's probably better off without him.

Ferraro was charged with domestic violence-related simple assault.

Let this be a lesson to anyone getting together with family over the holidays. The game has been destroying relationships and shattering families for over a century. Do yourself and your loved ones a favor and hide the Monopoly box in the garage until January.

(by Jonathan Corbett)

"You're so lucky, Jackie."

10-month-old puppy Jackie was playing on the beach when a group of three dolphins swam up to the shallows at Whangaumu (Wellington's) Bay on the Tutukaka Coast, Whangarei, New Zealand. Owner Arriane Christie believes the friendly sea mammals came up so close to see her puppy play.

Jackie joins them in the shallows and tries to keep up with his new friends.

I love watching oddly-paired animals becomes friends. See how easy it is to get along when there is no historical bias or systemic oppression at play?

(by Myka Fox)

It's the most wonderful time of the year...for pretty much everyone except cats. There are so many reasons why our beloved feline friends might want to Scrooge out during the holidays, and Lifetime's Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever goes a long way toward exploring them. Here are 13 other reasons why your cats might be feeling especially grumpy as December rolls around.

Related: How Aubrey Plaza Became Grumpy Cat

This may as well say "look in the garage!"(via)

Whether you're in your post-college years or your mid-forties and sleeping in your old room at your parents' house, the roommate situation is a hotbed of hostility and spoiled food-borne illness. Eventually, the unwashed dishes and random pubic hair discoveries become too much to bear, and accusations and apologies are exchanged in pointed, often wonderfully clever notes. Here are some of our favorites that reveal way too much about the gross ways in which non-sex-having humans tend to co-habitate.

Not all Dads are comfortable saying "I love you."(via)

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"Mom/Dad [illegible]" - Your Drunk Daughter(via)

Thanks for the heads up, Richard.(via)

Letter from a Birmingham kitchen.(via)

She forgot the part about cake.(via)

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Noted, Grumpy Roommate.(via)

When Dad finds Mom's to-do list.(via)

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I would leave it on just for the thrill of it.(via)

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That's like a regular stopper, only angrier.(via)

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This is going to be one paranoid flu season.(via)

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Looks like one steak will do.(via)

Passive, aggressive, and beautiful.(via)

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Definitely beats a sticky note.(via)

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To err is human, to forgive is bacon.(via)

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Looks like we need bananas... and paper.(via)

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Shitty poetry.(via)

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On the other hand, brownies!(via)

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Thanks for the vote of confidence, Pops.(via)

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And look for an apartment like you live with a psycho.(via)

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Typical delicious/aggressive behavior.(via)

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A few more letters and it would've been done, dick. (via)

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Fucking love you too, Dad.(via)

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Thanks for the "$5.00," Colleen!(via)

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A stoner roommate could read that the wrong way.(via)

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Impressive, if he actually reached the milk.(via)

Why, when there's a perfectly usable sheet left?(via)

Too good to be mad about. Unless it's not head hair.(via)

Hope he likes cold pizza. (via)

That looks oddly delicious. Also, "honeys" count as roommates when they act like this.
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The artist couldn't sign his work due to a broken hand. (via)

My instincts tell me that was no accident.(via)

Or, you could've just written "pay bills."(via)

A sign that you're probably too old to have roommates.(via)

"I could change the roll, or take out my phone and..."(via)

It's impossible to read that without hearing his voice.(via)

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It's the thought that counts.(via)

Thanks for the pancakes, Mr. Pinkman.(via)

The man in the mirror is a huge dick.(via)

Yep, that says "puke."(via)

Even his notes stink. (via)

First line of the worst porno ever. (via)

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Mistakes are life's tasty lessons. (via)

"Why yes, toilet paper roll, I -- dammit!" (via)

The old "How to Get Your New Roommate Naked with a Spider Note" trick.(via)

"Ew, ew, Captain."(via)

Good luck with that auto-erotic asphyxiation.(via)

TL;DR already packing my stuff.(via)

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I guess the short answer is "maybe?" (via)

Great weed. Bad idea.(via)

You would, dick head.(via)

"Who's been slut-shaming my soda?"(via)

How many ways are there to use a plunger, Kevin? (via)

I've always wondered how to play craps.(via)

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I bet this guy is high maintenance.(via)

If a sock means "sex," I don't want to know what this is for.(via)

I've had roommates that would see this and think "pan roasted dove!"(via)

This message is probably more for the guys.(via)

Smart Water for a smart ass.(via)

How a true butthole pays his rent. (via)

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Given a choice, I'd rather eat pizza that the cats nibbled on. (via)

Things can't be that bad if you're still getting wi-fi. (via)

If these get eaten it's time for a new roommate. (via)

Not bad, but it may get confusing when you try to store poops. (via)

It that's where they keep the milk, tossing it might not be a bad idea. (via)

Not cool. But at least you get to eat the Pixie Sticks. (via)

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Ouch. You just got out passive-aggressioned.

Um...are there drugs in it?

In this case, honesty is the weirdest policy.

Pretty nice of them to capture it, actually.

They don't. Someecards probably does, though.

No smiley face, Cindy?

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Also, boyfriends are like dirty clothes; don't leave yours on the floor.

"I feel more comfortable complaining about the notes by note."

I'm impressed it responds to anything at all.

Great method for dealing with lazy ant roommates.

Then I have to get my shit together enough to actually clean it. Two-three weeks?

Pretty cheap for either.

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You don't need to have roommates for this to be a terrific idea.

The most considerate possible reaction to finding your roommate peed all over the floor.

Seems like a much, much grosser solution than just flushing.

The spider was in the midst of writing his own tiny note:
"Got stuck in god damn cereal today...fuck."

Because pooping just isn't exciting enough.

Chris may be going to the gay club, but he likes boobs, you understand?

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Not sure that post-script was necessary.

Hunter, live up to your name!

Better than: "Give a call or you might see a ball."

He died as he lived: with power tools.

But evidently not magnetic poetry.

Yeah right, like anyone's gonna steal a Lean Pocket over a French bread pizza.

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With the cost of avocados today, that's only about a quarter for your trouble.

Please clean up your insects after yourself.

Ooh, burned by a white board meme.

Also I prefer to be called Reginald, thanks.

Now that's just common disgusting courtesy.

It's worth it! It's stifling in here!

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We wouldn't want to be part of such a hairy roommate arrangement.

Why write 3 separate notes when all your issues can be encompassed in one?

Beware. The spiders have their own tally.

Monday night is trashnacht.

Clint starts fires!

As far as we're concerned, as long as his penis only touched the outside, it's still good.

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Wait. We have a cat?

And bread and to come to terms with our parents' divorce.

We'd honestly prefer this type of sign to be set up on all tp-less toilets.

4. Have craziest night ever!

It's the number for his Murderers Anonymous group.

No matter how bad they are, we still want one.

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Unfortunately, that stuff looks like what's been on CNN every day.

"FapNapping" needs no translation.

So, I'll just leave the knives there...and this note you can't read in the dark.

We'd rather be hunted by teens than chase a spider.

Sorry. Cat available for petting trumps human in need of sleeping.

We stopped trusting you when you left us something to flush.

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This could work out really well for the boyfriend.

Aim for the head.

How does the artist know the shitter is jubilant?

Like that Al Pacino movie "Insomnia," except with smellier fingers.

She has loud sex that she has to apologize for AND access to cinnamon rolls? Want her life.

Doing dishes sucks. We'll take the cocks.

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Just do it, no matter what "it" may be.

Also enrolled you in a scientology course, hope that's cool!

No one is more concerned about Susie collecting cat piss than the cat.

Not going to try and prove you wrong.

Joe already gives his teeth Flintstone chewables. He shouldn't be doubling up.

Many roommates have lost themselves in the endless piss-seat loop.

Ben Kingsley was excellent in this kitchen.

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This is considerate, and it doesn't judge those who do want such things.

Who can keep from passing out long enough for a hot pocket to cook?

The roommate is staring at that last sip, checking his watch, waiting...waiting...

How can we add "or when you're awake" to the deal?

8:40, or, if you're into it, 8:45. Whatever works for you. I'm not a "rules" guy. Oops, vomiting.

Lease plainly states, "Write your 30 days notice on some cardboard before moving out."

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Jeff is bad at bribes.

11) No asking why I am this way. Just know that I have been hurt before and it won't happen again.

Raisin Bran tastes so much better carbonated.

High people tell the worst stories.

No wonder Michael's catch-phrase is "I prefer to stand."

Seems legit.

Thank God "Peanut butter 4 my balls" wasn't included in "Sandwich Stuff."

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I think you're confusing your your Sammy LJ roles but the point still stands.

Average male-female rooming ratio: 80% of the fridge belongs to female, 80% consumed by male.

Does her/his roommate only have one fork? That might be the larger problem.

That means you, Alex. I'm saving this spider for when I get up in the morning!!!

Let's just hope that there is an emergency and this person's life is improved by cleansing fire.

Thank you, Jay. Jaq? Jag? The point is, what a polite note of depravity.

Prophet Eric earlier prophesied a wrathful plague of deleted DVR episodes, and verily 'twas true.

And it was then Chris realized the Boyz would never advance 2 Men.

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Everyone spent the next few days walking very gingerly around the apartment.

And you thought younger generations don't send thank you notes anymore.

And from then on, Sajid would never wear underwear ever again.

T.J really likes to sleep if the main issue with someone peeing on the floor is the noise it makes.

Thanks Brendon. Enjoy...um..."Fagtown?"

Use the wings you've been given to fly far away by the end of the month.

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Nothing tears apart an apartment share like a baked good suicide.

If you have time to learn to read and write in English, you have time to clean your own puke.

Cockjuggling used to be big before Puppetry Of The Penis swept the nation.

He seems like a good listener.

Trickle down government is trickling really far.

In our day a sock on the door handle meant "I Hope You Die" but we were classier then.

Guess "All Of The Above" is fair game then?

Sad thing is the cashier at CPK wrote that.

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Obese Unicorn. (Via Imgur)

I couldn't say how many times I've wished I had the ability to turn whatever I've drawn into something I can snuggle with at night. Unfortunately, it has never happened for me. 3D printers haven't gotten far enough to print soft things yet, and I've stopped dating magicians so I'm at a loss with regards to things appearing as if from nowhere.

These kids kids got lucky, though, when toymaker Budsies turned their crayon art into fabric and stuffing creations they can hug and drool on for a lifetime.

Booby-eyed Owl. (Via Imgur)

Choke-my-neck Doppelgänger. (Via Imgur)

Emo Alien. (Via Imgur)

I'm pretty sure the original ballon has blood coming from its mouth. (Via Imgur)

Blue Bug Thing Naming Toys is Fun! (Via Imgur)

Raccoon Cat. (Via Imgur)

These toys are magical. Wink. (Via Imgur)

It's too late to order one and get it back in time for Christmas, but you can look at more pictures of kids happy with the ones they got on time here.

And in the future, these might serve as a good reference to spot sociopaths in their early stages (blood-mouth balloon kid and neck choker, I'm looking at you).

(by Myka Fox)

Ill-starred wench.

CNN released this important footage Friday of three seconds of Jennifer Lawrence playing Desdemona as a 14-year-old. After a few months of acting classes, JLaw appeared in the play at the Walden Theatre in Louisville, KY.

If your first thought was, "Jennifer Lawrence does not exactly seem made for Shakespeare," you are correct. At the very least, Othello-dependent, strangleable Desdemona seems like the wrong role, right? She needs a role that requires a bow and arrow.

But she does sing adorably, and hey, it's Jennifer Lawrence. If this was three seconds of her making stupid faces in the mirror, we would enjoy it. Actually, we would love that. Is that a thing?

(by Shira Rachel Danan)