Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
‘The New Yorker’ Demonstrates a Potential Social Media Threat Posed by Winter Storm Juno With a Clever Cartoon
A recent New Yorker cartoon by artist Joe Dator demonstrates the potential social media threat posed by Winter Storm Juno. The storm is expected to hit the…
Handsome White Cat Hides From His Pal in an Overhead Straw Basket Hanging Amongst Drying Radishes
A beautiful longhaired cat named Nora looks all around for her buddy Shiro, a handsome white cat who is cleverly hiding amongst the hanging radishes.…
Art Shanty Projects, A Temporary Community of Art Shanties on a Frozen Lake in Minnesota
For nearly every winter since 2005, Art Shanty Projects has been bringing a whimsical community of art shanties to a frozen lake in Minnesota (in…
‘Gnarly in Pink’, A Short Documentary About Three Six-Year-Old Skateboarding Girls Called the Pink Helmet Posse
“Gnarly in Pink” is a short documentary produced by Kristelle Laroche and Ben Mullinkosson. It profiles The Pink Helmet Posse, a group of three six-year-old…
An Excellent Explanation About How Moisturizer Works to Repair Dry Skin
A recent episode of the American Chemical Society series Reactions excellently explains the three ways (occlusive, humectant, emollient) by which moisturizers work to effectively repair…
The Leatherman Tread, A Wearable Multi-Tool Shaped Like a Bracelet
The Tread by Leatherman is a clever multi-tool that can be worn around the wrist like a bracelet. It features 25 tools: everything from hex…
‘PBS Game/Show’ Explores Whether Video Games Are Too Long
PBS Game/Show host Jamin Warren explores whether video games are too long in the latest episode of the series. Specifically, Warren ponders on the issue…
Determined Dog Repeatedly Chases After a Stubborn Rock That Keeps Rolling Back Into the Water
A very determined dog repeatedly chases after a stubborn rock that keeps rolling back into the water. This continues until the confused canine finally realizes…
An Honest Trailer for the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Film Series
“Johnny Depp shines as Jack Sparrow, the legendary pirate made out of dreadlocks and guyliner.” Screen Junkies has created an honest trailer for the Pirates…
Impressionist Brian Hull Speeds Through 100 Popular Character Impressions in Under Four Minutes
In a recent video celebrating his 100,000 YouTube subscriptions, impressionist Brian Hull speeds through 100 popular character impressions from movies, television, and cartoons. Previously we’ve…