Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
Skaters Perform Impressive Tricks on Freeline Skates in Taipei
Two skaters perform tricks on Freeline skates–a cross between skateboards and inline skates–in an entertaining new video by Kuma Films (previously). Kuma Films has also…
A Fascinating Short Documentary About London-Based Forensic Photographer Nick Marsh
London-based forensic photographer Nick Marsh, a forensic consultant for London’s Metropolitan Police Service, discusses his unusual line of work in a fascinating mini documentary by…
A Goofy Texting Hat Featuring a Printed-On Face That Lets You Maintain Eye Contact While Texting
The Texting Hat by Brad Hasse (previously) is a goofy hat that features a printed-on face that lets you maintain eye contact while texting. While…
A Suggestive Japanese Swan-Neck Cell Phone Holder That Luridly Protrudes From a Codpiece-Like Harness
Animax posted a commercial for a swan neck-shaped cell phone holder that attaches to a codpiece-like harness worn at waist.
Inside Abbey Road, An Interactive Site That Offers a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Abbey Road Studios in London
Inside Abbey Road is a new interactive site that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London. Produced by the recording…
Humble Underground Book Bundle, A Pay-What-You-Want Collection of Indie Books From Last Gasp
Last Gasp is offering the Humble Underground Book Bundle, a collection of independently published books, as a pay-what-you-want download through Humble Bundle. Titles include Tales…
An Incredibly Over-the-Top 1991 Sizzler Commercial
A lavish 1991 commercial for Sizzler presents the restaurant chain in such a glorious light that it’s unclear if the four-and-a-half-minute video is promoting shrimp…
Laboratory Beaker Wine Glasses
Periodic Tableware has created a set of elegantly designed laboratory beaker stemmed wine glasses that reflect the the clean lines and sturdiness of the scientific…
‘Chewie’, A Parody of the Louis C.K. Series ‘Louie’ Starring Chewbacca From ‘Star Wars’
“Chewie” is a parody by Nerdist of the Louis C.K. series Louie that replaces the popular comedian with Chewbacca from the Star Wars universe. The short video…
Recovering Black Cat Plays Affectionate Nursemaid to Other Animals at a Polish Veterinary Clinic
A compassionate black cat named Rademenes has taken it upon himself to play nursemaid to the various dogs and cats at a veterinary clinic in…