Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
The Six Philharmonicas Performing Harmonica Version of ‘Powerhouse’
The Six Philharmonicas performing an all harmonica version of “Powerhouse” by Raymond Scott from the 1939 short film “The Dipsy Doodler” by Larry Clinton and…
Cryptozoological Play Set by Archie McPhee
Cryptozoological Play Set by Archie McPhee Have we discovered all of the major species on this planet or are there some out there that have…
Sonya the Slow Loris Loves Being Tickled
Dmitry Sergeyev shot a video of his slow loris Sonya getting a good tickling. UPDATE: If you’d like to help the loris (who are under…
J.G. Ballard (1930-2009), Author of Crash & The Atrocity Exhibition
New Wave surrealist writer J.G. Ballard, author of “Crash” and “The Atrocity Exhibition”, has passed away at age 78 after battling a long illness. Our…
Dork Yearbook, Childhood Photos of Dorks In Their Natural Habitat
Although the tag line for Dork Yearbook is “the way we wish we weren’t,” I find these photos exceptionally sweet and endearing. They truly take…
Disturbing Strokes, The TV Show Diff’rent Strokes As A Horror Film
Monty Propps has created “Disturbing Strokes”, a terrifying horror film version of the TV series “Diff’rent Strokes”. “What’choo screamin’ ’bout, Willis?” via Fimoculous
Santa’s Little Secret Service Returns To Protect The Easter Bunny
photo by Ed Hunsinger Santa’s Little Secret Service took a slight break from protecting the jolly old man, Jesus and Frank Chu mobilized for a…
New Math, A Series of Modern Equations by Craig Damrauer
New Math is a marvelous series of modern equations posted weekly by Craig Damrauer.
Abel Raises Cain, A Documentary On Legendary Prankster Alan Abel
Alan Abel is a prankster of legend and arguably one of the finest of all time – just check out his hoaxes timeline. The documentary…
Art and Design Films Interviews Artist Ron English
Take time out of your day and listen to legendary artist Ron English ramble charmingly about his work. Along with getting his thoughts on Guernica…