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Iftach Gazit, an industrial design student at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design has created Under Pressure, a project that features very useful Tyvek vacuum bags that allow food to be cooked in the washing machine. The name of the bags, Sous La Vie (Under Life), is a clever play on words for the […]

Llamabrain Inc. shared video of a modern coffee vending machine in Japan that lets customers to watch as their hot cup of java is being brewed live on a digital monitor. via reddit Related Laughing Squid PostsImpress Coffee Brewer CupDiapered Monkey Buys Himself a Drink From a Vending MachineOtter in Japan Will Fetch Your Drink […]

Riz Ahmed, the breakout star of the HBO series The Night Of appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden to spar with the eponymous host in a round of the show’s epic rap battle “Drop the Mic“. Both men started strong, citing socially relevant issues to brutally cut each other down, but in […]

Sketch comedy group The Kloons has created a clever parody commercial for NIKEA, an amusing build it yourself shoe service from Nike and IKEA. The fake commercial offers a do it yourself NIKEA kit or you can hire a certified show assembly craftsman to come to your home and build the shoes for you. NIKE […]

Antonio Conventi (a.k.a. “Jedidiah515“) created an awesome video game mod that brings Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith, from Adult Swim‘s popular animated television series Rick and Morty, to the wild world of Grand Theft Auto V. The dynamic duo gets schwifty throughout the city of Los Santos. Related Laughing Squid PostsThe Untold Truths of Rick […]

The Jenness Farm in Nottingham, New Hampshire has become well known for their goat milk soaps that are made “with the milk from our pampered herd of dairy goats”, their award winning lip balm and as of April 2017, the farm is known for a unique fitness class called “Yoga With Goats“. The class consists […]

Mr. Hacker created a paper disk for an angle grinder and tested it on a variety of objects. Related Laughing Squid PostsA DIY Compact Disc Gun Created to Destroy a Bunch of Defective CDsThe Backyard Scientist Builds a DIY Bullet Time Camera Rig to Film Explosions With a GoProA Compact Disk Powered Paper Airplane Launcher

Snapchat has just released World Lenses, their new series of creative augmented reality filters. Love the new Snapchat update ???????? pic.twitter.com/ZVq5IQ8vBs — Alex Ignat (@dalexandruignat) April 18, 2017 Related Laughing Squid PostsTracee Ellis Ross Introduces Conan O’Brien and Andy Richter to SnapchatSnapchat Filters Imagined in Real LifeSnapchat Introduces Discover, A New Way for Content Creators […]

A post shared by Nikita Golubev (@proboynick) on Apr 18, 2017 at 5:26am PDT Russian artist Nikita Bolubev aka ProBoyNick has created an incredible series of street art that he calls “Dirt Painting”. With this technique, Bolubev cleverly uses the dust from neglected vehicles as the canvases upon which he creates incredibly detailed, sometimes humorous […]

The Pet Collective has assembled a hilarious video compilation of crazy cats with a lot of adrenaline. From cats sprinting underneath tables, cats going crazy over laser pointers, to cats climbing up things, these are just a few of the crazy cats with a whole lot of adrenaline you’ll find in this adrenaline cats video […]

TheRiverMonkey created an amusing sticker to help St Helen’s Farm market their Goats Butter at a Waitrose supermarket in Sussex, England. I printed the label at work, stored it in my car and waited for the moment when I’d remember this at the supermarket. I went out of the shop when I saw the goat […]

This video shows how race organizers allowed people to cross Beacon Street during the Boston Marathon. via reddit Related Laughing Squid PostsTwo Explosions Take Place Near Finish Line of the Boston MarathonRoller Derby’s Roots in Depression-Era Dance MarathonsImprov Everywhere Enters Unsuspecting Hotel Guests Into an Elevator Marathon Race

POLI’AHU is a gorgeous timelapse filmed above the Mauna Kea Astronomical Observatories, which captures the cloud activity of the day turning into the hypnotically beautiful starry sky at night. At 14,000 feet above sea level, the dormant volcano is the highest point on the big island of Hawaii. Expertly shot by filmmaker Gavin Heffernan of […]

Two Georgia Tech students in Atlanta used their academic skills when creating the “chainsaw trike.” The clever students built their hilarious new mode of transportation by combining an old chainsaw motor with a tiny tricycle. They then took it out for a cruise around campus for all to see. I have a chainsaw…. I have […]

Ten of the baby goats born in 2017 at the Sunflower Farm Creamery in Cumberland, Maine had themselves a lively little pajama party with each of the hircine youngsters dressed up in colorful onesies. The little kids gleefully romped around the barn and took turns jumping off of hay bales, although some were perhaps more […]

Brian David Gilbert has created an amusing new music video about a guy telling to his roommate about give up on his dreams of becoming a baker through song. That is, until his tastes his delicious loaf of bread. Related Laughing Squid PostsMaster Designers Create an Imaginative Doghouse for a Super-Fan of Pixar’s ‘Up’ at […]

Tony Boloney in Hoboken, New Jersey takes Taco Tuesday quite seriously with their massive 30-pound pizza topped with tasty tacos and guacamole. According to Thrillist, owner “Mike Hauke decided on a whim to appease a group of stoned kids with the ultimate munchies snack: tacos on top of pizza.” The massive pizza (which costs $80 […]

Disney and Lucasfilm has released a video montage of some of the most epic moments that took place at the latest Star Wars Celebration in Orlando, Florida from April 13th to 16th. They feature the incredible fans, actors from the films, and some of the future projects that are in development. A post shared by […]

Lives of Women is a wonderful online documentary series that offers an honest look into the experiences, thoughts and feelings of different women from all walks of life. The series was shot by cinematographer Meena Singh with the first seven episodes directed by Rodrigo Garcia (In Treatment). The remaining episodes were directed by showrunner Kestrin […]

In their attempt to help people understand what they may be feeling as of late, The School of Life again tackles the subject of sorrow, depression (non-clinical) and anxiety, analyzing the unusual theory that depression originates with unexpressed anger. One of the strangest but most provocative insights about depression is found in works of psychoanalysis […]

A post shared by Dschwen LLC (@dschwen) on Apr 6, 2017 at 9:05am PDT In an absolutely adorable partner ad by Dschwen LLC for Whirlpool and Best Buy, a heartbroken, lonely blue sock set off in search of its lost mate. Once in the laundry room, the sock climbed a ladder into the dryer, but […]

As a followup to her fascinating timelapse of cell division in a frog egg over a 33 hour period, Wildlife and Science filmmaker Francis Chee created a new, equally fascinating timelapse that starts where her previous one left off shows the amazing process in which the divided cells develop into a tadpole with visible blood […]

Talented illustrator Adam SB has put together a graceful timelapse that shows how to create beautifully ethereal but ephemeral art using droplets of water that are painted onto a smooth surface. via The Awesomer Related Laughing Squid PostsEddie the Great Gray Shark, Ephemeral Wall Art by SnyderEphemeral Rays, Art Installation Featuring Light Bulbs Suspended in […]

The School of Life very ably addresses the unnecessary stigma that surrounds sorrow, anxiety and depression by explaining how these very real emotions are a normal part of the human condition. While it may seem as if feeling these emotions can be an isolating failure within oneself, they are actually incredibly appropriate responses to the […]

In an informative animation, Great Big Story tells the amazing tale of Adolphe Sax. Sax was also known to have survived at least seven harrowing near-death experiences during his childhood before he went on to become the legendary creator of the saxophone and other eponymous instruments. Adolphe Sax will forever be remembered as the inventor […]

In honor of Rogue One releasing on DVD and Blu-ray earlier this month, nerdy and creative father Donovan Ewing (a.k.a. “The Beardless Man“) released a tutorial video where he demonstrates how to make a Star Wars Millennium Falcon tablet theater for kids. A post shared by @iamthebeardlessman on Mar 25, 2017 at 8:47am PDT A […]

A post shared by @rinne172 on Apr 15, 2017 at 5:35am PDT An adorable cat named Maro who seems to enjoy a bit of cosplay, allows himself to be dressed up as the chef of beautifully prepared meals from all over the world whose origins are reflected in his costumes. These meals include recipes from […]

Looper takes a look at some of the most bizarre visual glitches discovered in modern video games. They feature the demon babies in Sims 4, the clipboard glitch in Grand Theft Auto V, and the horrific glitches in Fallout 4. Related Laughing Squid PostsA Look at Some of the Worst Video Game GlitchesPBS Arts: Off […]

After gracefully laying an egg while dressed as a Donnie Darko-style Easter bunny, Norwegian rocker Leo Moracchioli of Frog Leap Studios performed an amazing and hilarious multitrack heavy metal cover of the ABBA 1976 Europop classic “Dancing Queen”. Here’s the original version of the song. Related Laughing Squid PostsBanjo Guy Ollie Performs a Multitrack Cover […]

While attending the 2017 WonderCon in Anaheim, Norman Chan of Tested caught up with robot builders Mike Senna and Michael McMaster to take a look at their fantastic Star Wars Mouse Droid builds that feature handmade parts, 3D printed parts, zippy little motors, and parts from remote-controlled vehicles. We’ve covered amazing fan builds of R2-D2 […]

Putter, a cute little squirrel with a big sweet tooth, has become the adopted mascot for Fantasy Isle Ice Cream & Mini Golf in the tiny seaside town of Holden Beach, North Carolina. Whenever her name is called, Putter comes down from her nearby tree to avail herself to her favorite treat – a vanilla […]

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A post shared by Butcher Billy (@thebutcherbilly) on Apr 11, 2017 at 9:42pm PDT Stephen King’s Stranger Love Songs is a clever new project, created by Brazilian artist Butcher Billy, where he takes the titles of classic love and heartbreak songs and illustrates them in the iconic style of Stephen King horror novel covers. Prints […]

Ben Cusick (a.k.a. “NightHawkInLight“) demonstrates how to build a specialty barrel for his custom high power air cannon that features built-in produce slicing blades. With the awesome barrel, Ben was able to “provide all his neighbors with fresh sliced apple slices from the comfort of his own back yard.” Related Laughing Squid PostsHow to Build […]

Scott Pelton of Bellingham, Washington shared footage of his super adorable 2-year-old daughter, Sloan, excitedly completing an obstacle course that ends with her setting off a bunch of stomp rockets. via Digg Related Laughing Squid PostsFive-Year-Old Lylah Skillfully Runs Through a Homemade Ninja Warrior Obstacle CourseFour-Year-Old Sophia Drives a Remote-Controlled Heavy-Duty Volvo FMX Truck Through […]

Stars from 2017 faced off against stars from 1977 in a time travel edition of Celebrity Family Feud on Saturday Night Live last weekend. The celebrity filled cast featured Harry Styles moving like Mick Jagger, Cecily Strong getting into character as an overly enthusiastic Liza Minnelli, and Jimmy Fallon portraying John Travolta from both 1977 […]

Gavin Free and Dan Gruchy of The Slow Mo Guys have captured super slow motion video of air pistol pellets shooting through various Old Spice deodorant sticks. The slow motion segments were filmed at 28,000fps with the Phantom V2511 high speed camera. Related Laughing Squid PostsSuper Slow Motion Video of a Hairspray Can Igniting a […]

Netflix has released a new clip from the reboot of Mystery Science Theater 3000, featuring Jonah Ray, that features the gang throwing down hilarious commentary on the opening scene of Stranger Things. The crew holds back nothing while they watch Chief of Police Jim Hopper (David Harbour) wake up on the couch and get ready […]

While on location at the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, in Kenya, a very curious and clever chimp stole a hidden camera from New York Times 360 photographer Sam Wolson. The little thief brought the ill-gotten gain back to the congress, where a fascinating bunch of 360° selfies were inadvertently taken. The camera was eventually bought back […]

In 1983, the cast of the classic television show Batman faced off against the cast of the equally classic show Gilligan’s Island on the popular game show Family Feud, hosted by the kissy-faced Richard Dawson. This episode featured Adam West (Batman) at the helm of a team, which included Lee Meriwether (Catwoman) and Yvonne Craig […]

Gina Barton of Vox offers invaluable insight into the amazing peregrine falcon, a talented bird of prey and the fastest animal on Earth. Even more amazing than its breathtaking speed of 200 mph, is the physical structure of the falcon’s body, which is perfectly designed for pinpoint accuracy when diving for prey at that very […]

Fiona, the absolutely adorable rescued baby hippo who enjoys her warm baths and sticks out her tongue while she sleeps, has gotten big enough to graduate to the adult sized pool at the Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio. Fiona has reached an important milestone. She has been introduced to the indoor pools that her mom and […]

In the 14th episode of his ongoing musical transcription series, musician JackWeir85 has hilariously interpreted the cadence and timing of the “Monster Energy Drinks Are the Work of Satan” speech that has since been turned into a meme with his guitar. Another attempt at speech transcription. No 14 in the series. Here’s the original video […]

Looper takes a look at some of the most amazing movie bloopers that were so good that they were actually kept in the final film. They feature scenes from Rogue One, Zoolander, and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Related Laughing Squid PostsMovie Bloopers That Actually Ended Up Appearing in the […]

Disney and Lucasfilm have released the first teaser trailer and poster for Star Wars: The Last Jedi that features Rey (Daisy Ridley) training, an injured Finn (John Boyega), Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) running to his X-Wing, an angry Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), and Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) declaring that it’s time for the Jedi Order […]

After viewing the exorbitant price of a diamond engagement ring that he hoped to put to good use, determined Scottish YouTuber Mike Boyd of the Learn Quick series, decided to try his hand at making one from scratch in six hours and 16 minutes, after receiving a private tutorial by jeweler Scarlett Erskine. In this […]

Seattle artist Casey Curran has created “Bequeath These Seeds“, a gorgeous kinetic sculpture that features mechanical sunflowers that repeatedly bloom atop a miniature urban structure. Curran stated that the rapid urbanization of his city inspired this piece, which was featured in the the Bellevue Arts Museum biennial show entitled “Metalmorphosis”. “Bequeath these Seeds,” was created […]

Finnish couple Lauri and Anni Vuohensilta of the Hydraulic Press Channel have created a very dangerous, yet satisfying video where they crush a Furby electronic robot toy with their hydraulic press. Related Laughing Squid PostsCrushing Stretch Armstrong With a Hydraulic PressCrushing LEGOs With a Hydraulic PressCrushing Gummy Bears With a Hydraulic Press

In the brilliant split screen music video directed by Alex Courtès of Division for the new single by Cassius featuring Cat Power and Pharell Williams entitled “Go Up“, a number of random coordinating images come together to complete each other with absurd but wonderfully entertaining results. via Vimeo Staff Picks Related Laughing Squid PostsA Creative […]

The talented Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin of Pies Are Awesome demonstrates how to make a yummy and fantastical Neverending Story themed pie in her latest tutorial video. She depicts a scene from the film where Atreyu attempts to pass through the laser-shooting sphinx gate. Oracles crumbling, bullies prowling, a depressed horse drowning in quicksand, spooky wolf […]