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.
Fred Armisen Demonstrates Distinctive Guitar Strumming Styles From Around the World
Fred Armisen amusingly demonstrated distinctive guitar strumming styles from around the world at the 2022 NAMM Show TEC Awards.
A Low Bass Cover of Jim Croce’s ‘You Don’t Mess Around With Jim’ in Five-Part Harmony
Geoff Castellucci performed a low bass cover of the classic Jim Croce song "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" in five-part harmony.
Adorable Baskets of Orphaned Baby Kangaroos in Their Pillowcase Pouches Relaxing in the Sun
Baby kangaroos and their pillowcase pouches sat inside colorfully lined baskets and enjoyed a sunny morning at the Kangaroo Sanctuary.
An Amazing Live Fingerstyle Cover of the Van Halen Song ‘Jump’ on Classical Guitar
Danish musician Soren Madsen played an amazing fingerstyle cover of the Van Halen song "Jump" on a nylon string classical guitar.
Rescued Crow Loves Cuddling With Her Human
A crow named Bloom, who was rescued as a baby, loves cuddling with her adopted human and refused to be released back into the wild.
Illinois Park Employees Dressed Like Cicadas Act Out the Life Cycle of the 17-Year Cicada
Tom Velat of the Forest Preserve of DuPage County explained the life cycle of the 17 year cicada with park employees dressed as cicadas.
Philadelphia Creamery Opens a 24/7 Self-Service Artisanal Cheese Vending Machine
Perrystead Dairy opened Philadelphia's first self-service artisanal cheese vending machine that operates 24/7 at their Fishtown creamery.
Talented Canine Performs as a One-Dog Band
Chitra Basarkar shared amusing footage of one of her dogs performing as a one-dog band, playing the keyboard, horn, cymbal, and drum.
Brave Baby Flying Squirrel Takes Flight for the First Time
Sir David Attenborough described how a very brave baby flying squirrel took flight for the very first time while a nervous sibling watched.
Bernese Mountain Dog Hides Cat Under Her Chin
A Bernese mountain dog named Fifi very gently hid her best friend, a gray tabby cat underneath her chin to make sure he stayed safe.