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.
A Touching Documentary About a Retiring New York City Locksmith Training His Replacement
"Keys to the City" is a documentary about a hardworking NYC locksmith who decides to retire and his quest to train his young protégé.
Caffeinated Cup Noodles for Gamers in Japan
Nissin Foods has announced the release of two different caffeinated Cup Noodles for gamers in Japan who need to stay awake longer.
Movie References in ‘Malcolm in the Middle’
Zamir A. Hernandez astutely compiled clips of movie references in "Malcolm in the Middle", them alongside clips from the movies themselves.
How Meticulous Editing Made ‘The Bear’ So Emotionally Compelling
Thomas Flight spoke with Joanna Naugle and Adam Epstein, both of whom worked on "The Bear", to discuss the meticulous use of editing.
Artist Demonstrates Creative Ways of Smashing Pasta
Jan Hakon Erichsen shared an amusing compilation of the creative methods that he's found to smash dried pasta.
Dan Aykroyd Reflects on Belushi and The Blues Brothers
Dan Aykroyd sat down with Dan Rather to reflect upon what made The Blues Brothers so successful during their heyday.
Hungry Rhinos Devour Juicy Watermelons on a Hot Day
The ambassador rhinoceroses at the Oregon Zoo used their horns and powerful jaws to dig into juicy watermelons on a hot summer day.
Musician Tap Dances While Playing Guitar
An unknown musician quite impressively tap danced while simultaneously playing a jaunty bluegrass song on a strapless acoustic guitar.
How Kayvan Novak Came Up With the Distinctive Accent for Nandor in ‘What We Do in the Shadows’
Kayvan Novak explained how he came up with the distinctive accent for Nandor the Relentless during a Paley Center interview.
Flirty Cat Falls In Love With a Neighbor in the Hallway
A flirty cat named Ellie fell in love with a neighbor she met as she was walking up and down the apartment hallway.