Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
Fred Travalena (1942-2009), Comedian and Impressionist
Comedian Fred Travalena, who was best known for his impersonations, died on June 28th at his home in Encino, CA after a seven year battle…
Birdfeed, A New Twitter Client For The iPhone
Buzz Andersen has just released Birdfeed, his highly anticipated new Twitter client for the iPhone. I’ve been testing it out for a while and it’s…
Early 1980s Dungeons & Dragons TV Commercial
An early 1980s Dungeons & Dragons TV commercial featuring a young Jami Gertz and Alan Ruck. Thanks to Chip Beale for the tip!
Stop Motion Animation of Classic Arcade Games Recreated Using LEGO
“Lego Arcade” is a wonderful stop motion animation by Michael Hickox that features classic arcade games recreated using LEGO. See Previously: Lego Super Mario Stop…
The Giant Squid (Who Just Wants To Be Loved)
Derek Powazek commissioned Len Peralta to create a “Monster by Mail” drawing of “The Giant Squid (who just wants to be loved)”, inspired by the…
San Francisco Themed T-Shirts by Headline Shirts
Headline Shirts has a really great series of San Francisco themed t-shirts. via Tcritic
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog Visits Bonnaroo
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog visits Bonnaroo.
2012, It’s The End Of The World As We Know It
Theatrical trailer for 2012 directed by Roland Emmerich about a global cataclysm predicted by the ancient Mayans on December 21st, 2012 that leads to the…
Pepsi LOL Billboard
photo by Scott Beale Pepsi “LOL” billboard spotted at 2nd and Howard Streets in San Francisco’s SOMA neighborhood, part of their Refresh Everything ad campagin.
Billy Mays (1958-2009), Television Pitchman
Uber television pitchman Billy Mays has died at age 50 in his home in Tampa.