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.
‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’ by Joy Division Performed in the Cheery Early Style of The Beatles
Desmond Doom performed the plaintive Joy Division song "Love Will Tear Us Apart" in the cheery early style of The Beatles circa 1964.
200 Bassists Play Gorgeous Cover of ‘Under Pressure’
Charles Berthoud performed a gorgeous bass rendition of "Under Pressure" with 200 bassists from Rockin' 1000 accompanying him.
Inside the Studio of Monster Designer Jordu Schell
Wired visited Jordu Schell in his Los Angeles studio to discover how he designs and sculpts such imaginative and spooky creatures.
A Super Funky Cover of the ‘Hey Arnold!’ Theme
Saxophonist Lucia Sarmiento and keyboardist Jemma Heigis performed a super funky cover of the "Hey Arnold!" theme.
Chainsaw Clarinet
Nathan Pryor combined a clarinet with a chainsaw to create a badass instrument that can take on the biggest bullies of band kids.
How to Make a Predator Mask Out of Cardboard
Epic Cardboard Props cheerfully showed how to build a Predator mask using only recycled cardboard, glue, and a template of his own design.
Why Cats Sit in a Loaf Position
Jackson Galaxy explains why cats sit in a loaf position, what it means and what to look out for when that position subtly changes.
The History Behind Controversial Halloween Candy
The History Guy spoke about the culinary history behind such polarizing Halloween candy as black licorice, Circus Peanuts, and Candy Corn.
Artistic Cyclist Is a Graceful Ballerina on Two Wheels
Artistic Cyclist Lea Schaepe performs incredibly graceful tricks on her bicycle as if she were a ballerina on wheels.
The Enlightening History Behind Jack-O-Lanterns
The History Guy offered an enlightening take on the complex history behind the Halloween tradition of the Jack-O-Lantern.