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Fadi Saleh of Baracksdubs created a clever edited video that makes it look like President Barack Obama is singing ‘No’ by Meghan Trainor using various video clips of Obama speaking. → Help Laughing Squid grow as an independent blog through a monthly pledge of support.

It’s three in the morning in Minnesota. I really need a camel. In a clip from the 2002 movie An Evening With Kevin Smith, filmmaker and raconteur Kevin Smith shared the story of his strange experience being hired to make a documentary for the late Prince. The half-hour tale is a bizarre but intimate look at […]

The Citizens Advertising Takeover Service (CATS) is a new project from the creative individuals at Glimpse who are also cat lovers in London. CATS is currently raising funds through Kickstarter in order to buy all of the advertising space at an unspecified tube station and fill that space with pictures of cats. Because “a) it […]

Lincoln and Dan, the father and son team behind the What’s Inside?, partnered with Minecraft gamer Stacy Plays to cut open diamond ore both in the game and in real life. The team cut open a 25-pound sample of kembrolite, a material known for sometimes containing diamonds, to see if they had a lucky piece. Lincoln and […]

Xbox France recently unveiled a special edition Stark Industries (Iron Man) Xbox One console. In honor of Captain America: Civil War‘s theatrical release, Xbox France will giving away three of the custom consoles “designed by Tony Stark.” More information on the giveaway will be released on their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. A video posted […]

The North Face Access Pack is a new backpack designed with a spring-loaded latch for quick access to the bag’s main compartment. Other design features include “ejector tabs” in the device pockets, allowing phones, tablets, and laptops to fit into fleece pockets snuggly but still be quickly and easily removed. Our most innovative backpack was […]

A photo posted by offtrackoutlet (@offtrackoutlet) on Apr 10, 2016 at 8:10am PDT OfftrackOutlet has recreated a large collection of modern-day movie as fully watchable VHS tapes, which also include custom-made retro style cover art. Their entire series of modern VHS tapes are available to view on Tumblr and Instagram. A video posted by offtrackoutlet […]

Filmmaker and songwriter Scott Winn has created the second episode of his Fruit Ninja in Real Life series where, this time, two sword wielding ninjas compete as they slice through pieces of flying fruit in slow motion. Another fantastic tribute to the popular mobile game, Fruit Ninja. → Help Laughing Squid grow as an independent […]

Authors J. R. R. Tolkien and George R. R. Martin recently faced off in a very heated episode of Epic Rap Battles of History created by Nice Peter and EpicLLOYD. They also released two behind the scenes videos that take a look at the making of the episode. → Help Laughing Squid grow as an […]

When the plane's shadow gets trapped inside a rainbow #fly #flyinghigh #rainbow #shadows #italy #sicily #straightofmessina #onmywayhome A photo posted by Catherine Marshall (@zizzyballord) on Mar 25, 2016 at 9:21am PDT Travel writer Catherine Marshall photographed the shadow of the plane she was flying in as it was caught in a rainbow. The plane was […]

In honor of the 75th anniversary of M&Ms, Nick Bertke (aka Pogo) created a remix using footage from M&Ms ads over the years. → Help Laughing Squid grow as an independent blog through a monthly pledge of support.

Mr. Gear demonstrates how to build a simple DIY plastic foam cutter using a nine-volt battery and some wire. The video shows the device in action as it quickly cuts through a styrofoam board. → Help Laughing Squid grow as an independent blog through a monthly pledge of support.

Disney presents the story of Star Wars: The Force Awakens told using only emoji. → Help Laughing Squid grow as an independent blog through a monthly pledge of support.

Designer Sebastian Ly Serena has created a beautiful Rube Goldberg Machine using only HTML form elements. The site is a carefully arranged series of text fields, radio button, and other HTML objects that activate in a chain reaction that culminates in a link to email Serena. via Scott Schiller → Help Laughing Squid grow as an […]

College student, GRob, recently created a compilation video featuring footage of him repeatedly scaring his easily frightened roommate Wiener. This is my friend and roommate Wiener…he scares easily. This video compilation was made using 25 clips that I personally filmed 24 of, and received the last one from a friend and fellow fan of the […]

In a recent episode of the fascinating fact-finding series Today I Found Out, host Simon Whistler explains how the idea of The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde came to author Robert Louis Stevenson, the condition he was in when it came to him and the real life inspirations who fleshed out the […]

Gonzo and Kermit perform “Ms. Jackson” by Outkast in the latest Muppets mashup by editor Adam Schleichkorn (a.k.a. “Mylo the Cat“). In the video Gonzo stands in for André 3000 and Kermit plays the role of Big Boi. For comparison, here is the original music video for “Ms. Jackson.” → Help Laughing Squid grow as an independent […]

Koka’s Beat Machine No. 1 Musically trained engineer Koka Nikoladze has created a couple of amazing analog beat machines that are made entirely by hand. Each machine is completely programmable, offering an amazing variety of rhythmic and melodic patterns. Koka’s Beat Machine No. 2 via reddit → Help Laughing Squid grow as an independent blog […]

Adult Swim has discovered a rare 1986 concert, “Live at the Necropolis”, by legendary synth musicians The Lords of Synth which they are showing nightly at 4am ET as part of their Infomercials series. Three legendary synth musicians compete in a cosmic battle for synth dominance, in this recently-unearthed concert from 1986. → Help Laughing […]

The group of creatives at 5 Mad Movie Makers recently built a large Hot Wheels track at a beach in San Clemente, California. They put the sandy track to good use by strapping GoPro Hero 4 cameras onto their cars and capturing POV footage of the cars racing to the finish line before launching into […]

The Webbys have announced that actor and humorist Nick Offerman will host the 20th Annual Webby Awards ceremony on May 17, 2016. The ceremony will be streamed live on the Webby YouTube channel. The winners of the 2016 Webbys were announced on April 26, 2016. From his comedy breakout as the mustachioed Ron Swanson in Parks […]

In his latest video, Davie504 visually answered a tweet challenging him to play the strings of bass without the bass itself. Using his musical talent and various textured surfaces, Davie managed to put out a creative, somewhat discordant tune through multiple tracks. Only using Bass Strings, without using any Bass Guitar. All the sounds you […]

Eclectic Method has created a remix of the first two seasons of the HBO comedy Silicon Valley. The first two seasons of Silicon Valley summarized in song format. A semi rhyming narrative that takes you through Richard Hendricks journey leading up to Season 3. Depending on who you ask the show is either a total […]

xkcd give a modern twist to the classic message in a bottle. → Help Laughing Squid grow as an independent blog through a monthly pledge of support.

A video posted by > > > HeyyyBenji < < < (@heyyybenji) on Apr 6, 2016 at 2:08pm PDT An adorable little four-month old Maltese/Shitzu puppy named Benjy repeatedly picked out his best friend, a plush dog, with his paw amongst a group of toys except when a plush slice of pizza was in the […]

Pizza A Kita-ku, Tokyo LEGO builder Tary has created a fabulous collection of delicious foods that are all made entirely out of LEGO bricks. The entire collection of LEGO foods are available to view on Flickr and Tary’s website. Banana Bento Box Apple Bowl of Rice and Fried Fish Cupcake images via nobu_tary via Spoon […]

On the April 27th episode of Conan, actor Timothy Olyphant offered a funny visual demonstration showing the difference between acting for the screen and acting for the stage. During the demonstration, Conan noticed that Olyphant’s underwear was emblazoned with The Ellen Show logo and loudly inquired about it. Ellen responded with a gift in kind. […]

Franky Zapata has set the Guinness World Record for “Farthest Hoverboard Flight” on the Zapata Racing Flyboard Air with a distance of 2,252 meters off the coast of Sausset-les-Pins in the south of France on April 30, 2016. Zapata shattered the previous record of 275.9 meters by nearly 2,000 meters. The Flyboard Air had its first successful test […]

Former Community co-stars Joel McHale and Jim Rash competed against each other on the April 27th episode of the popular Spike Network show Lip Synch Battle. Rash went first in a lavish drag version of “So What” by P!nk while McHale was a only slightly more sedate in a yellow dress and black wig performing […]

Sergio Solazzo, a wonderfully genial tour director for Nada’s Italy, smilingly offered an amusing lesson in Italian hand gestures to a group of appreciative tourists. It seems that Salazzo truly lived up to his online reputation as an informative ambassador. It’s easy to feel immediately at ease around Sergio. He is a friendly, laid-back, funny, […]

German artist Tobias Gremmler has created a stunning 3D animated video that visualizes a kung fu master’s fluid movements while they going through their drills. The Chinese martial artist’s entire body is outlined by a trail of digital particles that flow with their every kick, punch, and block. via Vimeo Staff Picks → Help Laughing […]

On Friday, April 29th, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg posted really adorable pictures of his family dog Beast, a beautiful white, dreadlocked Puli (Hungarian Sheepdog) who blends in perfectly with their house. Beast, who (of course) has his own Facebook page, where other adorable photos of him coordinating with the decor are posted. → Help Laughing […]

President Barack Obama prepares for life after the White House in the short film “Couch Commander.” The film was part of Obama’s remarks at the final White House Correspondents’ Dinner of his presidency. → Help Laughing Squid grow as an independent blog through a monthly pledge of support.

On the April 29, 2016 episode of The Tonight Show, host Jimmy Fallon and actor Paul Rudd performed an amazingly near-perfect shot-for-shot recreation of the classic Styx music video for their 1981 hit “Too Much Time on My Hands” ICYMI, Paul Rudd and I might have been in Styx https://t.co/TkCwM7Lsrs #TooMuchTime — jimmy fallon (@jimmyfallon) […]

Host Craig Benzine explains why some countries drive on the left side while other countries drive on the right side on episode 220 of “Big Questions” by Mental Floss. → Help Laughing Squid grow as an independent blog through a monthly pledge of support.

University of Wisconsin-Madison students rallied around a couple trying to find love on Snapchat using the campus’ geofilter. The couple, known as “Vikings Fan” and “Mystery Girl,” saw each other in the shared story and their fellow students came together to help them connect. via Refinery29 → Help Laughing Squid grow as an independent blog […]

While on its three-month 2016 voyage around the Marianas Trench Marine National Monument, the NationalOceanic and Atmosphere Administration (NOAA) ship Okeanos captured absolutely gorgeous footage of a colorful hydromedusae ethereally gliding through the protected deep waters near Guam. This stunningly beautiful jellyfish was seen during Dive 4 of the 2016 Deepwater Exploration of the Marianas […]

Arnold Schwarzenegger recently woke up his friend and former bodybuilder Ralf Moeller with a bucket of cold water to promote his “Come With Me If You Want To Lift” t-shirt and alarm app that comes with the shirt. A portion of proceeds from every shirt sold will benefit After-School All-Stars, a program that helps provide […]

Billions of cicadas that have been growing underground since 1999 will emerge in the northeast United States this summer, so Last Week Tonight host John Oliver quickly recapped the last 17 years on their behalf in a web exclusive clip. → Help Laughing Squid grow as an independent blog through a monthly pledge of support.

C-SPAN is the number one network among people who died watching TV and no one’s found them yet. Comedian Larry Wilmore hosted the 2016 White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. on April 30, 2016. Wilmore poked fun at outgoing President Barack Obama over recent events and his two terms in office as a whole. […]

The sports comedy website, The Kicker, has released a hilarious new video that does a fantastic job of summing up every sports debate television show ever. We previously wrote about their comedy short where Weird Al Yankovic sums up every sports press conference ever. No matter what sports debate show you’re watching, it’ll look and […]

Marvel and Netflix have officially ordered a full first season of The Punisher spin-off series starring the tough vigilante character (Jon Bernthal) introduced in season two of Daredevil. A premiere date has not yet been set for The Punisher series. Jon Bernthal will reprise his role as Frank Castle, introduced to fans earlier this year […]

Host Michael Aranda takes a look at some of the surprising chemicals a human body makes on the latest episode of SciShow. Everything is made of chemicals, including the human body, but there are some especially weird ones… → Help Laughing Squid grow as an independent blog through a monthly pledge of support.

Kevin McGloughlin used “in camera” techniques to create the really cool “stop-motion hyperlapse hybrid” music video for “Lose Control” by Shit Robot, featuring vocals by Nancy Whang of LCD Soundsystem. submitted via Laughing Squid Tips → Help Laughing Squid grow as an independent blog through a monthly pledge of support.

Introducing The PIZZA BOX PIZZA. A pizza box made entirely out of pizza (and containing another small pie!) No waste, as it is all 100% pizza and 100% delicious. No more pizza boxes cluttering up your fridge or trash. Totally PIEodegradable. The Pizza Box Pizza , only from Vinnie's! #vinniesbrooklyn #pizzaboxpizza #williamsburg #greenpoint #pizza #vinnies […]

How To Origami shows how to fold an origami Star Wars TIE fighter. → Help Laughing Squid grow as an independent blog through a monthly pledge of support.

Instagram. Ego Washer. @biancoshock curated by @nuartfestival. No words needed A photo posted by The Crystal Ship (@thcrstlshp) on Apr 9, 2016 at 10:41am PDT “Ego Washer”, created by Biancoshock for The Crystal Ship street art festival in Ostend, Belgium. via The Creators Project → Help Laughing Squid grow as an independent blog through a […]

Prefixation by John Atkinson on Wrong Hands → Help Laughing Squid grow as an independent blog through a monthly pledge of support.

Ingrid Michaelson has released the brilliantly bizarre music video for her song “Hell No” which she created over the course of a four week period on her phone using only Snapchat lenses. → Help Laughing Squid grow as an independent blog through a monthly pledge of support.

Eclectic Method has created a rocking remix the 2010 Edgar Wright film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Edgar Wright’s masterpiece of comic book indie fusion joy gets a remix from Eclectic Method. The music is constructed from remixed bits of the songs in the movie and band battles that dominate the story. Michael Cera, Mary […]