Lori Dorn
Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.
Ryan Gosling Revisits His Anger Behind the Use of the Papyrus Font in the ‘Avatar’ Movies
Ryan Gosling reprised the his SNL role of Steven, a man who in 2017 was deeply disturbed by the movie "Avatar' using the Papyrus font.
A Haunting Performance of ‘The Exaltation of Inanna’ in Sumerian on a Replica of the Gold Lyre of Ur
Peter Pringle gave a haunting performance of The Exaltation of Inanna in its original Sumerian on a scale replica of the Gold Lyre of Ur.
A Gorgeous Performance on a Beautifully Restored Apfelregal Bellowed Reed Organ
Peter Waldner flawlessly performed several classical pieces on an Apfelregal, a gorgeous and historic bellowed wind reed organ.
‘Take on Me’ Played on Three Different Basses
Charles Berthoud played the iconic 1980s a-ha song "Take on Me" on three different basses (including his cool fretless bass) in a variety of styles
Rescue Kitten Hides Out Inside a Pink Foam Roller For Some Alone Time
A devoted kitten decided to get some alone time inside a pink foam roller on the kitchen counter where her human would probably not look.
How to Make Crispy Roses Out of Thinly Sliced Potatoes
Turkish foodie Sihirli Lezzetler showed how to make crispy fried roses out of thinly sliced peeled potatoes.
A ‘Watermelon Girl’ Gives Away Pieces of Herself to Become Whole in a Touching 3D Animation
"Watermelon Girl" by SouthernShotty is a touching 3D animation about a little girl who gives away pieces of herself to become whole.
‘Imagine’ by John Lennon Reimagined by Black Sabbath
Steve Welsh musically reimagined the John Lennon song "Imagine" in the recognizable style of Ozzy Osbourne when he was with Black Sabbath.
Billy F. Gibbons Talks to Dan Rather About the Iconic Beards of ZZ Top
Frontman Billy F. Gibbons of ZZ Top sat down with veteran reporter Dan Rather to talk about the iconic beards for which the band is known.
Understanding Chechnya’s Strange Ban on Music That’s Either Too Fast or Too Slow
Adam Neely explains Chechnya's strange ban on music that is too fast (above 116 bpm) or too slow (below 80 bpm) and how it affects traditional music from the region.