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.
Playing Foosball With Hot Dogs on Skewers Over a Grill
Pablo Rochat hilariously played a game of foosball with skewered hot dogs cooking over a grill and a soccer ball made out of aluminum foil.
Grand Funk Railroad Plays ‘I’m Your Captain’ at Record Breaking Shea Stadium Show in 1971
Grand Funk Railroad played a sold-out show in July of 1971 at Shea Stadium, performing their hit song "I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home)".
‘Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’ Scenes Recreated in LEGO Stop Motion Animation
Digital Wizards Studios recreated several scenes from "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" in LEGO stop motion animation.
Japanese Vendor Makes Pancake Balls With Extreme Speed and Accuracy
A Japanese vendor dopped dollops of batter into pockets of a pressing machine with extreme speed and accuracy to make pancake balls.
The Beastie Boys Perform ‘Ch-Check It Out’ From the Subway to the ‘Letterman’ Stage in 2004
The Beastie Boys exited the subway and entered the stage singing "Ch-Check It Out" on the "Late Show with David Letterman" in 2004.
Timid Cockatiel Falls in Love With Sanctuary Dog
A timid cockatiel who was rescued from a life of breeding, came out of his shell when he met a rescued dog named Bear.
The Uniquely Buoyant Biology of the Cuttlefish
Real Science examined the unique biology of the cuttlefish, noting its mesmerizing strobing bioluminescence and singular buoyancy.
Cat Takes Adopted Ducklings for a Walk Along the River
A long-haired cat confidently lead her adopted brood of ducklings along a rocky path to a river so that they could relax by the water.
Quirky Modern Purses Created to Hold Specific Foods
NYC designer Nik Bentel creates wonderfully quirky purses such as one that carries pizza and the other that carries hot dogs.
A Wearable Plush Turtle Shell That Can Sooth Anxiety
The Snuggle Shell is a wearable plush turtle shell for adults that's worn like a backpack, is super cozy and helps sooth anxiety.