Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
Crochetdermy, Wonderful Crocheted Taxidermy Art Sculptures
Artist Shauna Richardson created the wonderful series of crocheted taxidermied sculptures of animals titled Crochetdermy. She is currently exhibiting a life-size brown bear at the…
Laughing Squid Celebrates 16th Anniversary
Today is the 16th anniversary of Laughing Squid. On November 16th, 1995 I created a film and video production company in San Francisco while working…
Day of the Dead Art Print by Ernesto Yerena
Day of the Dead, a beautiful new colorway art print by Ernesto Yerena in honor of DÃa de Muertos.
1960 LEGO Television Ad
Check out this LEGO Systems television ad from 1960 uncovered from archivist Ira Gallen of TVDays. via How to be a Retronaut
Losers, A Short Film About Bullying
“Losers”, a short film about bullying created by Everynone and produced by Epoch Films.
Mesmerizing Sound Sculptures by Zimoun
Swiss artist Zimoun creates wondrously mesmerizing sound sculptures (see a compilation video). Some sculptures rely on mechanical repitition (see “361 prepared dc-motors, filler wire 1.0mm”),…
Modernist Bird-Themed Logo Designs From the 60s and 70s
Design blog Aqua-Velvet has posted a collection of modernist bird-themed logos from the 60s and 70s. The images are sourced from the 1973 book Trademarks…
American Censorship Day, Tell Congress Not To Censor The Internet
The US Congress is currently holding hearings on the first American Internet censorship system. Help spread the word to stop this bill and let the…
Peeing Santa Liquor Dispenser
The Peeing Santa liquor dispenser may be one of the best gifts to give this holiday season. Santa Claus makes everything so much more festive…
Upcycled American Tourister Suitcase Pet Bed
Miles and Aimee, the creative folks behind Etsy shop Atomic Attic have figured out what to do with those lovely but wheel-less vintage suitcases by…