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.
Unbreakable Silicone Cocktail ‘Glassware’ That Looks Like the Real Thing
Snow Peak, the outdoor lifestyle creator, knows that every traveller must have the proper glassware when seeking to imbibe while in the great outdoors. With…
Cleverly Designed ‘Cacti Coasters’ That Can Be Stacked to Create Various Succulent Shapes
British designer Clive Roddy has created “Cacti Coasters” a fun set of cleverly designed wooden surface protectors that can be creatively stacked in a variety…
The Extravagant Excesses of the 1970s NYC Music Scene as Portrayed in the Official HBO Trailer for ‘Vinyl’
HBO has just released the official trailer for Vinyl, an upcoming series that focuses on the incredible talent of the New York City music scene…
CollegeHumor Reminds Everyone to Not Look at Comments on Social Media Despite Their Addictive Nature
“Don’t Look At The Comments” is a funny comedy sketch by CollegeHumor about how bad comments on social media are irrelevant to one’s daily life…
‘History of Pets’, A Morbidly Nostalgic Animation About Pets That Died During the Narrator’s Childhood
“A History of Pets” by Belgian animator and graphic artist IZeMo is a morbidly nostalgic but strangely entertaining animation that tells the story of each…
A Masterfully Edited Video Mashup Self-Portrait Made Up of Scenes From Movies and Television
When asked to provide a short introduction video for the San Sebastian International Film Festival, French filmmaker William Laboury put together “Hello” a masterfully edited…
‘The Essential Scratch & Sniff Guide to Becoming a Whiskey Know-It-All’, A Fragrant Book About Distilled Spirits
Know Your Booze Before You Choose The Essential Scratch & Sniff Guide to Becoming a Whiskey Know-It-All offers readers a basic education of the distilled…
Wild Kingdom Host Stephanie Arne Joyfully Envelopes Herself In a Swarm of Baby Otters
Stephanie Arne, the first female host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, was given an opportunity to swim (fully clothed) with the otter ambassadors of…
Serene Norwegian Moose Becomes Somewhat Intrigued by a Drone Flying Overhead
While flying his DJI Phantom 3 Professional over a field in Norway, photographer Kolbjørn H. Larssen captured the sight of a wild moose serenely enjoying…
Gorgeous Vertical Panoramas That Offer an Extraordinary View of Churches Around the World
Photographer Richard Silver has created the amazing photo series “Vertical Churches” that encompasses absolutely gorgeous vertical panoramas of the beautifully ornate houses of worship that…