Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
‘Money for Shopping’, A Brilliantly Executed Mashup of Smokey Robinson and The Miracles With Dire Straits
Video editor Bill McClintock, who created a wonderful mashup combining the classic Queen song “We Will Rock You” with a wide range of musical styles…
How Quentin Tarantino Blends Images and Dialogue With Deliberate Music Choices to Complete His Scenes
In a lyrical video essay, the sedately-voiced Daniel Netzel of Film Radar (previously) takes a look at how director Quentin Tarantino (previously) blends visual images…
Conan O’Brien Helps Deliver Weather Report in the Native Greenlandic Language While Visiting Greenland
While on a trip to Greenland, late night host Conan O’Brien paid a visit to the KNR News station where he helped the local meteorologist…
A Real Life 8-Bit Mario Runs Amok Around the House
Designer Win Laroy has created really fun director’s cut showing his “real-life” 8-bit version of Mario the plumber from Super Mario Bros. running amok around…
An Interactive ‘Jeopardy’ Soundboard Filled With Positive Affirmations Voiced by Host Alex Trebek
Writer Rex Sorgatz (previously) has created in tribute, a rather comforting, interactive Jeopardy visual soundboard that features positive affirmations by longtime host Alex Trebek. Like…
The Top 20 Drum Intros of All Time
Musician Rick Beato (previously) and drum master Jack Jones performed a musical countdown of Beato’s picks for the top 20 drum intros of all time.…
Wonderfully Realistic Animal Hoof Shoes and Boots
Cosplay designer Blair Ondrla of ChaosCostumes has created a wonderfully eclectic line of footwear called Creature Feet. This selection of detailed shoes and boots are…
A Stunning Minimalist Seaside Rest Area in Norway That Features a Concrete Wave Shaped Public Toilet
The artisans of Haugen Zohar Architects in Oslo, Norway, have redesigned the traditional seaside Uredd Memorial Plaza in Gildeskål, along Norwegian Scenic Route Helgelandskysten. The…
Loving Big Sister Brings Home a Kitten to Comfort Her Inconsolable Little Sister After a Bad Day at School
My sister is in 1st grade & she’s having a hard time adjusting to her new school. The other day she came home crying &…
How the Strictly Uniformed Queen’s Guards Prevent Themselves From Fainting in Extreme Heat
The iconic Queen’s Guard, soldiers who are charged with protecting the official royal residences, are required to wear a very specific uniform that requires tightly…