Today, Erin tells us that if your email address sounds silly, it can hurt you on a job application. It’s not just common sense – it’s some guy’s master’s thesis. If you have plenty of time to kill, the entire 121-page paper can be found here.

My big question is, how did he pick the “unprofessional” email addresses? My favorite is “drunkensquirl.” Is drunkensquirl@yahoo.com a real email address? I’m officially daring you all to email that address and see who it is. Post your findings in the comments.

As it turns out, there’s a pretty choice viral video featuring an actual drunken squirrel. And I have to admit, if I were in HR, I would not give that squirrel a job.