Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
The Martian Reimagined as a Musical Comedy
On their latest episode of Trailer Mix, Mashable Watercooler created a fresh new trailer for The Martian that imagines what the film would be like…
How Howard Shore’s Musical Score for Lord of the Rings Elevated the Film’s Story
In his new eight-minute video essay, New York City video blogger and web producer Evan Puschak (a.k.a. “The Nerdwriter“) explains how composer Howard Shore‘s incredible…
Simple Life Hacks You Can Do Using a Fork
Taras Kulakov, also known as Crazy Russian Hacker, demonstrates five simple life hacks that you can do using a fork. He shows how to turn…
A Brilliantly Conceived Stick-On Wireless MIDI Controller Made Specifically for Acoustic Guitars
The ACPAD is a brilliantly conceived, adhesive, wireless and rechargeable MIDI controller that allows acoustic guitarists to accompany themselves with a variety of electronic sounds…
Classic Footage of Rosa Parks Appearing on the ‘To Tell the Truth’ Television Show in 1980
In 1980, the great Rosa Parks appeared on the classic television game show To Tell the Truth. Ms. Parks was part of a team that…
A Friendly Train Conductor in England Makes a Hilarious Announcement to Passengers
A friendly train conductor in England makes a hilarious announcement to the passengers onboard. While listing upcoming stops, the driver includes jokes and useful reminders…
How to Create Modern Art
“How to Create Modern Art” is a video by Ethan Klein of H3h3 Productions that breaks down modern art and how to create it into very…
PBS Idea Channel Explains How Deadpool Knows That He Is a Fictional Comic Book Character
On a recent episode of PBS Idea Channel, host Mike Rugnetta explains in fine detail how Deadpool knows that he is a fictional comic book…
A Breakdown of the Visual Effects in Deadpool
CGMeetUp has shared a breakdown of the amazing visual effects in Marvel‘s new Deadpool movie. Atomic Fiction, Blur Studio, Digital Domain, Weta Digital, Luma Pictures,…
A Couple of Adorable White Lion Cubs Gently Gnaw Upon a Blue Plush Easter Bunny
Fabulous Mr. Pug has captured absolutely adorable footage of a couple of little white lion cubs named Vuk (Wolf) and Elza as they gently gnaw…