Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
A Booklet of Drinking Songs Made For Labatt Employees (1930s)
Tom Megginson of Retronuat recently found this drinking songs booklet at an Ontario antiques sale. It was published in the 1930s (estimate) for the employees…
A Group of Cats in Little Santa Claus Hats Relaxing in a Basket
In this adorable video, a 10-year-old cat named Shiro Neko enjoys the holiday season with other feline friends as they all relax in baskets wearing…
Preview of DEFCON Hacking Conference Documentary by Jason Scott
Jason Scott has posted a wonderful 20 minute preview of the documentary he has been working on about DEFCON, the world’s largest hacking convention that…
Huge Shark Aquarium Breaks Inside of a Chinese Shopping Center
Gizmodo is reporting that a huge shark aquarium broke inside of the Shanghai Orient Shopping Center in China. Here’s the dramatic footage as caught…
I’m Dreaming of a Walter White Christmas, A Gift for Bryan Cranston
Artist Jon Defreest was commissioned to make Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston a Christmas “gift that wasn’t wall art or apparel”. Defreest took the assignment…
Hasbro to Make a Gender-Neutral Easy-Bake Oven
New Jersey teen McKenna Pope shot a video of her little brother Gavyn “cooking cookies” as a way to petition Hasbro to make an Easy-Bake…
The Traveler’s Republic of Tofu, A Quick Tour of Food & Sights in China
The Traveler’s Republic of Tofu, a quick and delicious video tour recorded by Daniel Klein and Mirra Fine of The Perennial Plate, showcases a multitude…
Real Life Version of Maxine, A Crabby Hallmark Greeting Card Character
A real life version of the crabby Hallmark character Maxine has been found and photographed by redditor MissAshley214. She posted a great photo taken of…
Mini Moonshine Jar Shot Glass, For Practicing Hillbillies
Approved by the “Hipster/Hobo Alliance,” the Mini Moonshine Jar Shot Glass by Archie McPhee is a shot glass that looks like a tiny mason jar.…
Finding Benjaman, Short Film Tells the True Story of an Unidentified and Now Homeless Amnesiac
“Finding Benjaman” is a short film by John Wikstrom that tells the true story of a homeless man that goes by the pseudonym, Benjaman Kyle.…