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.
Researchers Discover That a Zebra’s Stripes May Make Them Invisible To Bugs
Trace Dominguez of DNews reports on a recent study that found that a zebra’s stripes may do more than make for a pretty coat, the…
Willie the Cat Fixes The Toilet Paper He Previously Unrolled
Willie, an adorable brown tabby, is just like any other cat playing with the toilet paper roll. What makes Willie different, however, is that he…
Vladimir Putin Calls Sarah Palin On ‘The Tonight Show’
On a recent episode of The Tonight Show, host Jimmy Fallon doing a hilarious impersonation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, called Sarah Palin, the former…
David Letterman Announces His Retirement From The Late Show For Sometime In 2015
David Letterman surprised everyone today when he announced his retirement from The Late Show for sometime in 2015. He doesn’t know exactly when, but it…
Morrisey’s Appearance As A Contestant On ‘Pop Quiz’ Gameshow In 1984 Alongside Kim Wilde & Alvin Stardust
Morrissey on Pop Quiz – Part I (1984) Morrissey on Pop Quiz – Part II (1984) In April, 1984, Morrissey appeared on an episode of…
Abstract Art Made Out of Colorful Foods
Beth Galton and food stylist Charlotte Omnès created abstract compositions out of colorful foods like beets, mustard, and octopus.
An Explanation Of What Takes Place In the Brain With the Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease
In this Ted-Ed lesson beautifully animated by Chris Boyle, educator Ivan Seah Yu Jun explains what takes place in the brain with the onset of…
‘The Impression Guys’, An Original YouTube Series About Two Impressionists Trying To Become Serious Actors
Episode 1 – “Series Premiere“ The Impression Guys is a funny original YouTube series focusing on Jim Meskimen and Ross Marquand, two impressionists who are…
Slomo, A Short Film About Man Who Quit Being A Doctor To Become A Boardwalk Skater in San Diego
This wonderful film by Josh Izenberg via The New York Times, tells the story of Dr. John Kitchin, who renamed himself “Slomo“, who decided to…
Simon’s Cat Goes Into a Frenzied Dash Around the House in ‘Crazy Time’
In “Crazy Time“, a very hyper Simon’s Cat goes into a frenzied sprint in and around the house, destroying everything in his wake (per usual).