Laughing Squid

a daily dose of unique and curious things

Puttin on the Ritz Mel Brooks Argument

Mel Brooks Talks About His Argument With Gene Wilder Over ‘Puttin’ On the Ritz’ in ‘Young Frankenstein’

May 28, 2024

Recording on Cylindrical Wax

Banjo Player Records Old-Timey Song Onto a Wax Cylinder Record

May 28, 2024

Doug Ingle Iron Butterfly

The Full 17 Minute Version of ‘In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida’ Recorded by Iron Butterfly in 1968

May 27, 2024

National Anthem Gayageum

‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ Performed on a Gayageum

May 27, 2024

Hockey Stick Guitar

Musician Plays Classic Rock Intros by Hitting a Ball Against His Guitar With a Hockey Stick

May 27, 2024

Mozart 5 to 35 Music Evolution

A Colorful Evolution of Mozart’s Music From Age 5 to 35

May 27, 2024

Riderless Bike

A Hilarious Parody About a Riderless Bicycle Service Inspired by Self-Driving Cars

May 27, 2024

Parchment Books

Why Books Evolved From Square to Rectangular Shape

May 27, 2024

Slim Shady Trumpet

Musician Performs Flawless Jazz Trumpet Cover of Eminem’s ‘Real Slim Shady’

May 26, 2024

Lioness Teaches Cubs Climb Tree

Lioness Mom Teaches Her Cubs to Climb Trees

May 26, 2024