Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
Optical Helmets That Bizarrely Distort the Wearer’s Face
Since 1999 Korean artist Hyungkoo Lee has been creating bizarre optical helmets that optically distort the wearer’s face through the use of lenses. The often…
What Would Happen if ‘The Legend of Zelda’ Video Game Had Police Officers
Excuse me, I observed an unattended minor entering this cave, and… Sir, why does this pantsless child have a sword? In their recent “If The…
2014 Disposable Film Festival, A Showcase for Films Shot with Inexpensive Video Devices
The 7th annual Disposable Film Festival, directed by Carlton Evans, is a showcase of short films made with inexpensive video recording devices that takes place…
‘Super Mario Bros.’ Video Game Levels Displayed Across Four Computer Monitors
Morikuma Works posted two images of Super Mario Bros. displayed across four computer monitors. Specifically, Morikuma Works posted a picture of both the levels World…
Charity Auction Offering a Chance to Ride with Arnold Schwarzenegger in His Tank and Crush Things
“I’m 66 and I saved every one of my birthday cakes. Why? Because I wanted to crush them!” Omaze is holding a charity auction for…
Hypnotic Music Videos Created Using Only an Oscilloscope, An Instrument for Observing Signal Voltages
Vincent Adoxo and Steve Bliss have created a series of hypnotic music videos for musician Clark of Warp Records that uses nothing but an oscilloscope,…
‘Ballad of a WiFi Hero’, A Hilarious Animation About Fixing a Girlfriend’s Grandparents’ WiFi Router
“Ballad of a WiFi Hero” is an animation by Jesse Benjamin, with music by Free Energy, made in collaboration between publications Vulture and McSweeney’s that…
Illustrations of Iconic Outfits Worn by Famous Musicians by Med Ness
Singapore artist Med Ness has created a wonderful illustrated series of iconic outfits worn by famous musicians. He captured the looks of legends like Michael…
The Container Guide, A Field Guide to Shipping Containers
The Container Guide is a handy field guide to shipping containers—perfect for the aspiring container spotter. The guide, which will be printed on rugged waterproof…
Australian Surfer Rides the Waves Without the Use of His Legs And Limited Use of His Arms
Barney Miller is an Australian surfer who lost the use of his legs and has limited use of his arms due to a spinal cord…