Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
5th Anniversary of Laughing Squid Blog
photo by Gord Fynes Today is the 5th anniversary of this blog, it officially launched on January 1st, 2005.
Golden Arak: Ramallah Rocket Fuel
I have come upon a find of biblical proportions: “Golden Arak” This bottle of liquor has traveled from the Holy Land of Ramallah, into our…
Toys ‘R’ Us Dinghy, A Full-Size Rowboat Made To Look Like a Plastic Model Kit
“Toys ‘R’ Us Dinghy” is a 2006 art installation by Michael Johansson featuring a full-size rowboat made to look like a plastic model kit. Michael…
Put It to the Test by They Might Be Giants
David Cowles and Jeremy Galante directed an awesome 8bit game themed animated music video for “Put It to the Test” by They Might Be Giants,…
Famous Dog Walker
“Famous Dog Walker” by David Soames, the ultimate dog walking gig.
The Complete Series of National Geographic Magazines (1888-2008) on a 160GB Hard Drive
National Geographic is selling the full series of their magazines from 1888-2008 on a 160GB hard drive for $199.95. It is also available on DVD…
MINI Cooper Shipping Boxes in Amsterdam
Ubachswisbrun/JWT produced a guerilla ad campaign featuring MINI Cooper shipping boxes on the streets of Amsterdam to promote the MINI Amsterdam financing program. I wonder…
Muzorama, A Surreal 3D Animated Film Featuring The Art of Jean-Philippe Masson
“Muzorama”, a wonderfully surreal 3D animated short film featuring the art of illustrator Jean-Philippe Masson aka Muzo. via Boing Boing
2010 New Year’s Resolution Generator
Not sure what to make as your New Year’s resolution for 2010? Monina Velarde created a really cool New Year’s Resolution Generator that will help…
A Polaroid Every Day For 10 Years and 1 Day
Artist Marc Tasman took a Polaroid self-portrait every day from for ten years and one day. That’s 3,654 consecutive days from July 24, 1999 through…