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 Medley of Iconic Guitar Riffs from 2000 to 2009
Bloxsy performed a badass medley of iconic guitar riffs from the first decade of the 21st century, playing each in order of the year released.
How the Tone of Science Fiction Has Changed From Positive to Negative Over the Last 70 Years
Alvin Chang of The Pudding used hard data to examine how the tone of science fiction has changed over the past 70 years.
Why Hitting Your Funny Bone Isn’t Very Much Fun
A tingly TED-Ed lesson written by Cella Wright explains the physiology of the so-called funny bone and why hitting it isn't so funny.
How the Sport of Stickball Has Been Passed Down Through Generations of New Yorkers Since the 1930s
New York Nico spoke with Bronx native Anthony Nazario Sr. (Naz) about stickball and how its been passed down for generations since the 1930s.
Comedian Joe Pera Narrates Slow Motion Footage of Beetles Taking Flight
Comedian Joe Pera used his signature Buffalo, New York twang to narrate Ant Lab's slow motion footage of beetles taking flight.
Captivating Digitized Found Footage of the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City
The Museum of Lost Memories digitized a reel 8mm film by a couple named Pam and Ted who took a trip to NYC in 1965 for the 1964 World's Fair.
A Lush Acoustic Harp Guitar Cover of ‘Thunderstruck’
Jamie Dupuis stood on a windy country road and played a lush cover of the AC/DC song "Thunderstruck" on his signature harp guitar.
Musician Summons Turtles to the Surface of a Pond With an Amazing Violin Cover of ‘Crazy Train’
Clejan the Trap Violinist amazingly summoned turtles to the surface of a pond while playing an amazing violin cover of "Crazy Train".
A Vivid Montage of Movie Scenes That Feature Eggs
Filmmaker Patrick Tommaso cut together a vivid montage of movie scenes that feature eggs of all kinds.
Comedian Hilariously Uses the Outstretched Cat on His Laptop as a Keyboard
French actor and comedian Romain Barreda hilariously used the outstretched tabby cat on his laptop as a keyboard.