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 Hilarious Set of Air Guitar Strings
Craftily Inspired thought up the perfect gift for a beloved air guitar player because one can't play guitar without proper strings.
Stanley Tucci Humorously Prepares His Father’s Recipe for Friday Night ‘Spaghetti Aglio e Olio’
Multitalented actor, director, and author Stanley Tucci rather humorously prepared his father's recipe for "Spaghetti Aglio e Olio".
Amusing Street Signs Marking Tiny Locations
Artist Michael Pederson has created a series of amusing street signs that address tiny locations around his Sydney, Australia home.
How Bicycles in The Netherlands Are Different From Those in Other Countries
Not Just Bikes explains how bicycles in The Netherlands are different than those from other countries, particularly Canada and the US.
Musician Plays an Amusing Ode to Odd Instruments
Michael Hearst composed a rather amusing "Ode to Odd Instruments" that he performed on unusual instruments that were the subject of his song.
How to Write in the Distinctive Style of an Architect
Award-winning architect Eric Reinholdt explains in great detail how to write in the distinctive style of an architect.
A Robotic Walking Wheel With Feet Designed to Climb
Electronics master James Bruton built an Arduino controlled walking wheel with feet designed to smoothly navigate over objects and climb steps.
Playing The Ramones Using Upstroke Guitar Strums
Musician Bioxy played the guitar and bass parts of "Blitzkrieg Bop" by The Ramones using only upstroke strums.
A Handy Bottle Opening Rube Goldberg Machine That Spits Out a Handful of Skittles With a Bottle Cap
Matt Thompson of Thompson Woodworks crafted a bottle opener Rube Goldberg machine that spits out Skittles with a bottle cap.
Musician Performs the Metallica Song ‘Master of Puppets’ in 50 Different Musical Styles
Musician Anthony Vincent quite dramatically performed the Metallica song "Master of Puppets" in 50 different musical styles.