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Candy Making Father Helps His Daughter Build a Fantastic Flaming Trombone for Her Birthday
Candy making father Gregory Cohen of Lofty Pursuits (Previously) in Tallahassee, Florida helped his daughter Jane build a fantastic flaming trombone to celebrate her birthday in 2016. The project, just like the tooting trombone rifle, was a brilliant success. Cohen narrated the build much in the way he narrates the Lofty Pursuits videos, with a...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Candy Making Father Helps His Daughter Build a Fantastic Flaming Trombone for Her Birthday first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Woodworking Father Turns a Drawing by His Six Year Old Son Into a Real Piece of Furniture for His Room
Talented woodworker Chris Salomone of Four Eyes Furniture, who was inspired by the creative dad who turned his son’s drawings into surrealistic photos and other projects, decided to make a piece of furniture designed by his own six year old son. Salamone explained the building process all the way through and once the piece was...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Woodworking Father Turns a Drawing by His Six Year Old Son Into a Real Piece of Furniture for His Room first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Deaf People Share How They Experience Electronic Music Within Club Culture in an Enlightening Short Film
The award-winning documentary “A Sonic Pulse” by Dorothy Allen-Pickard is a beautifully enlightening short film in which deaf and hard of hearing people explain how they interact with highly vibrational electronic music, particularly within nightclubs and raves. Each person talks about their experience with club culture, how they’ve been denied entrance into clubs due to...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Deaf People Share How They Experience Electronic Music Within Club Culture in an Enlightening Short Film first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Making Popcorn With a Blow Torch and a Hair Dryer
In celebration of the New Year, Swiss filmmakers Zita Bernet and Rafael Sommerhalder of Chrictor Films amusingly demonstrate how to make a single piece of “Popcorn” with just a blow torch and a hair dryer. While this method takes quite a bit more time, each kernel is guaranteed to be fully popped and warm. via...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Making Popcorn With a Blow Torch and a Hair Dryer first appeared on Laughing Squid.
An Amazing Collection of Pulp Magazines Going Back 75 Years Is Available Online at The Internet Archive
In their admirable mission to keep history alive, the Internet Archive worked with anonymous contributors, The Pulp Magazines Project and The Pulp to scan an amazing collection of Pulp Magazines and put them online for anyone to access at anytime at The Pulp Magazine Archive. Pulp Magazines were published from 1896 through 1950s, with their...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post An Amazing Collection of Pulp Magazines Going Back 75 Years Is Available Online at The Internet Archive first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Amazing Footage of a Perfectly Camouflaged Stinkbug
Wildlife photographer David Weiller (previously) captured amazing HD footage of a nearly invisible stink bug in the Colombian Amazon Forest, perfectly camouflaged with fallen tree bark upon which the insect perched. Stink Bug (Pentatomidae) on the bark of a fallen tree in the Amazon Rainforest near Leticia, Amazonas, Colombia. Related Laughing Squid PostsAn Intrepid Bald...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Amazing Footage of a Perfectly Camouflaged Stinkbug first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Brilliant Heavy Metal Folk Cover of ‘Toss a Coin To Your Witcher’ From the Netflix Series ‘The Witcher’
Spanish musician Chris Chronos performed a brilliant cover of the Jaskier (Dandelion) song “Toss a Coin To Your Witcher”, from the second episode of the Netflix series The Witcher. Chronos impressively played every instrument and performed all of the vocals for his badass rendition. A song for all my fellow Witcher Fans, and a tribute...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Brilliant Heavy Metal Folk Cover of ‘Toss a Coin To Your Witcher’ From the Netflix Series ‘The Witcher’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Legendary Artist Robert Crumb Opens Up About How Cartoons Rescued Him During a Crucial Time in His Life
Legendary underground comics artist Robert Crumb opened up to Dutch film critic Christian Monggaard in an interview that took place during the Louisiana Literature festival in Humlebæk, Denmark. Crumb shared how cartoons rescued him during a particularly crucial time in his life, how these illustrations helped him realize his social limitations yet express himself and...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Legendary Artist Robert Crumb Opens Up About How Cartoons Rescued Him During a Crucial Time in His Life first appeared on Laughing Squid.
How an Unwitting Chimpanzee Discovered Alcohol
In an intoxicating Ted-Ed lesson written by Professor Rod Phillips and animated by Anton Bogaty, narrator Addison Anderson explains the evolution of alcohol over the centuries. This history starts off with an unwitting chimpanzee consuming overripe plums and discovering the benefits of alcohol that humans will discover shortly after. This chimpanzee stumbles across a windfall...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post How an Unwitting Chimpanzee Discovered Alcohol first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Humans Trade Places With Animals as Climate Change Victims in the Powerful Animation ‘The Turning Point’
In the absolutely powerful and timely animation “The Turning Point” by the incredibly talentedillustrator Steve Cutts (previously), the human race becomes the hapless victims of climate change, environmental pollution and displacement due to the daily whims, needs and laws of the animal kingdom. The sentiment is driven even further with a urgent soundtrack by Wantaways....Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Humans Trade Places With Animals as Climate Change Victims in the Powerful Animation ‘The Turning Point’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Tasty Stop Motion Animation of a LEGO Fried Egg Sandwich Being Made
Animation channel Bebop, who previous made a yummy pizza out of LEGO and fried a rubber chicken, has continued along with their culinary series with a stop-motion animation of a fried egg sandwich with all the fixin’s, each of which are made out of LEGO and a whole lot of photos. I made it with...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Tasty Stop Motion Animation of a LEGO Fried Egg Sandwich Being Made first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Volkswagen Beetle Drives ‘The Last Mile’ in Touching Animation Before VW Retires the Beetle After 70 Years
After 70 years, the Beetle is being retired from Volkswagen’s line of vehicles and it seems only right to salute this icon with a touching animation about one such vehicle. This particular Beetle had seen a young boy growing up to have a family of his own. After serving the family for so many years,...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Volkswagen Beetle Drives ‘The Last Mile’ in Touching Animation Before VW Retires the Beetle After 70 Years first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Disco Cover of the Pink Floyd Song ‘Have a Cigar’
During the height of the disco era, the Judy Henske led band Rosebud performed a very catchy, disco cover of the iconic Pink Floyd song “Have a Cigar” from the album Discoballs: A Tribute to Pink Floyd. This upbeat version is quite the opposite of the caustic, sneering tone intended on the original song. and...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Disco Cover of the Pink Floyd Song ‘Have a Cigar’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Stunning Silent Film That Captures the Otherworldly Topographical Beauty of Iceland Over a 12 Day Period
German photographer Paul Hüttemann captured stunning HD footage of the amazing otherworldly beauty of Iceland’s topography. Hüttemann followed the landscape over the course of 12 days, as it changed from boiling hot springs to drifting glaciers to shimmering waterfalls to crystalline water caves to open fields where long-maned horses run and put it all into...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Stunning Silent Film That Captures the Otherworldly Topographical Beauty of Iceland Over a 12 Day Period first appeared on Laughing Squid.
The Mesmerizing Formation of Hydrogen Bubbles Captured in Ultra Slow Motion
An ebullient episode of the Yan Liang series Envisioning Chemistry has captured in ultra slow motion, the mesmerizing formation of hydrogen bubbles, which arise from the combination of zinc and hydrochloric acid. Upon maturation, the bubbles become playful, insistent beings that appear to bounce off of one another with effervescent joy. At normal speed, it...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post The Mesmerizing Formation of Hydrogen Bubbles Captured in Ultra Slow Motion first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Visual List of Fascinating Octopus Facts
The NatGeo Wild series Animals 101 offers a number of fascinating facts about octopuses. This includes the physiology of an octopus, the color of an octopus’ blood, the mating ritual of octopuses and their incredible ability to camouflage themselves. Their wily mimicry along with many other curious characteristics are just a few reasons why octopuses...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Visual List of Fascinating Octopus Facts first appeared on Laughing Squid.
‘The Cup’, A Clever NASCAR ESPN Plastic Cup That Let Fans Enjoy Beverages Without Missing the Action
In 2009, a creative team at Wieden and Kennedy New York created a very cleverly designed wide-mouth plastic giveaway cup for their client ESPN. This cup featured two cutaways on the far side that let NASCAR fans enjoy their favorite beverage quite comfortably without having to take their eyes off the track. The Cup. In...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post ‘The Cup’, A Clever NASCAR ESPN Plastic Cup That Let Fans Enjoy Beverages Without Missing the Action first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Despairing Man Confronts Mortality After a Moth Flies In His Ear in the Surreal Animated Short ‘Into the Flame’
“Into the Flame” is an animated short written and directed by Sean McClintock of Hugh & Cry that tells the story of a despairing man named Floyd whose life changes for the surreal after a moth burrows into his ear. Floyd fleas in a desperate attempt to escape his lepidopteran fate with a breathless chase...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Despairing Man Confronts Mortality After a Moth Flies In His Ear in the Surreal Animated Short ‘Into the Flame’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
The Physiology of Panic Attacks Explained
Life Noggin narrator Pat Graziosi, aka Blocko (previously), explains the physiology of a panic attack, what happens inside the human body when a panic attack occurs and what causes a panic disorder. Panic attacks…can make someone feel like they have lost control or that death is imminent. …Due to the intense fear they experience, some...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post The Physiology of Panic Attacks Explained first appeared on Laughing Squid.
How Used Soaps and Toiletries From Major Hotel Chains Are Recycled for an International Good Cause
In a clarifying report for Tech Insider, associate producer Abby Tang explains how used hotel soap and other toiletries are given a second life through the philanthropic organization Clean the World. Clean the World, which began as a garage-based startup, partners with such major hospitality chains as Marriott, Disney World Resort Hotels, and Hilton. The...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post How Used Soaps and Toiletries From Major Hotel Chains Are Recycled for an International Good Cause first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Young Steve Martin Performs Stand Up Comedy for Dogs on ‘The Tonight Show’ in 1973
While appearing on The Tonight Show in 1973, a young, brown-haired Steve Martin hilariously performed stand-up comedy for dogs. As Martin told his jokes, his canine audience slowly began to politely thin out. One dog, however, remained for the whole routine and appeared to be so amused that he almost peed the stage (or perhaps...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Young Steve Martin Performs Stand Up Comedy for Dogs on ‘The Tonight Show’ in 1973 first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Bodybuilder Simultaneously Shreds a Serious Guitar Solo on His Flying V While Doing a 345 Pound Lunge
Eric Bugenhagen, who is both a very disciplined bodybuilder and talented guitar player, decided to combine his two favorite things into one by performing a serious solo shred on his brand new Flying V guitar while simultaneously doing a lunge with 345 pounds of weight piled on top. 345 lb lunge to the trooper…a true...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Bodybuilder Simultaneously Shreds a Serious Guitar Solo on His Flying V While Doing a 345 Pound Lunge first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Two Enormous Sea Lions Almost Sink the Small Boat That’s Giving Them a Ride Across Puget Sound
While out on Puget Sound in Olympia, Washington, Spawn Fly Fish captured the hilarious sight of two enormous sea lions catching a ride atop a small fishing boat. The combined weight of these giant pinnipeds caused the stern of the boat to sink lower and lower into the water, yet it did not go down....Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Two Enormous Sea Lions Almost Sink the Small Boat That’s Giving Them a Ride Across Puget Sound first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Magnificent Mashup Featuring a Decade of Film Trailers From the Beginning of 2010 Through the End of 2019
Video editor Louis Plamondon, aka Sleepy Skunk (previously), has released a magnificent mashup encompassing an entire decade of incredible films starting from the beginning of 2010 through the very end of 2019. Several of the films reveal to the audience a heartfelt sense of comfort, compassion, love, while others seem to offer the strength to...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Magnificent Mashup Featuring a Decade of Film Trailers From the Beginning of 2010 Through the End of 2019 first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Pink Floyd Performs ‘Astronomy Domine’ for KQED in 1970 to an Empty Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco
In April 1970, a very young Pink Floyd agreed to perform an hour-long set for KQED (previously) public television and radio simulcast. This exclusive concert took place in an empty Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, where the band played “Atom Heart Mother”, “Grantchester Meadows” and “Astronomy Domine”. This concert came about through producers John Coney...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Pink Floyd Performs ‘Astronomy Domine’ for KQED in 1970 to an Empty Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Brilliantly Disconcerting Optical Illusion Using Disembodied Human Fingers That Can Be Manipulated
Japanese professor Kenri Kodaka of Nagoya City University has created “Bodiject Fingers”, a rather disconcerting optical illusion in which disembodied human fingers appear out of a wooden table. These fingers are easily manipulated into shapes and movement without any indication of pain. This illusion was a top ten finalist of the 2019 Best Illusion of...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Brilliantly Disconcerting Optical Illusion Using Disembodied Human Fingers That Can Be Manipulated first appeared on Laughing Squid.
‘Tiki Pop’, A Beautifully Illustrated Book About How Tiki Culture Became Embedded Into Mid-20th Century Style
Tiki Pop is a beautifully illustrated hardcover book by Sven Kirsten (previously), published by Taschen, that explains how Tiki culture became almost synonymous with the mid-20th century in the United States. This new combined style permeated into all avenues of American pop culture and has made an impression that’s lasted through modern times. Urban islands...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post ‘Tiki Pop’, A Beautifully Illustrated Book About How Tiki Culture Became Embedded Into Mid-20th Century Style first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Badass Grandmother Shrugs Off Stereotypes to Rock the Disturbed Song ‘Down With the Sickness’ on Drums
Dorothea Taylor is a grandmother, church organist, music teacher, and an absolutely brilliant drummer who knows her worth. When faced with stereotypes of who’s she’s supposed to be while on her way to an audition, Taylor confidently shrugs it off and stands her ground. Other musicians in the studio try to usher her off to...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Badass Grandmother Shrugs Off Stereotypes to Rock the Disturbed Song ‘Down With the Sickness’ on Drums first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Entangled Yarn Characters in Love Give Away Too Much of Themselves in a Lush Stop Motion Animation
The BAFTA winning short “A Love Story” by director Anushka Naanayakkara is a gorgeous stop-motion animation that uses yarn and textiles to tell a heartbreaking story of two lonely souls who fall for each other upon first meeting. As the two firmly entangle their lives together, each selflessly gives a piece of themselves to the...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Entangled Yarn Characters in Love Give Away Too Much of Themselves in a Lush Stop Motion Animation first appeared on Laughing Squid.
BulkPods, A Large Charging Case Filled With Extra AirPods to Easily Replace Those Previously Lost
Matt Benedetto of the hilarious self-explanatory parody products site Unnecessary Inventions, came up with the truly inspired BulkPods, a large charging case filled with extra AirPods that quickly replace the ones lost previously. The charger is portable and can be attached using the included carrying lanyard. BulkPodsâ„¢? Where the hell did my left AirPod go?!...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post BulkPods, A Large Charging Case Filled With Extra AirPods to Easily Replace Those Previously Lost first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Candy Maker Explains Why Ships Are Christened With Champagne While Preparing Bubbly Champagne Drops
Artisan candy maker Gregory Cohen of Lofty Pursuits (previously) in Tallahassee, Florida demonstrates how they make their famous Bubbly Champagne Drops. Cohen added sodium bicarbonate (for the bubbles) and citric acid into the sugar before kneading and cutting the mixture to be put through a 19th-century fruit drop roller. While he was doing all of...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Candy Maker Explains Why Ships Are Christened With Champagne While Preparing Bubbly Champagne Drops first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Cheeky Little Irish Girl Hilariously Tries to Convince Her Mother That She’s Old Enough to Go to the Pub
While Jamie Moynihan was sitting on the toilet after a Christmas event, her rather cheeky young daughter Katie came into the bathroom with something on her mind. The precocious little girl quite logically explained to her captive maternal audience that she was six years old and that made her old enough to go to the...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Cheeky Little Irish Girl Hilariously Tries to Convince Her Mother That She’s Old Enough to Go to the Pub first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Frustrated Cartoon Rabbit Pursues His On-Screen Carrot Nemesis in Real Life After the Work Day Is Over
“Afterwork” is a brilliant short film by Luis Usón and Andrés Aguilar that features wonderful animation by Matte CG to tell the story of a frustrated rabbit named Groompy who finds himself in a rut. He’s the star of a Looney Tunes style cartoon “Groompy and Yummy”, but after his work is done, every day...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Frustrated Cartoon Rabbit Pursues His On-Screen Carrot Nemesis in Real Life After the Work Day Is Over first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Embroidery of Homer Simpson Backing Into Bushes
Self-described introvert Rayna of Hermit Girl Creations created a wonderfully lush, circular embroidery of a sneaky Homer Simpson backing into the bushes as he tries to subtly disappear from view. The scene comes from the 1994 episode of The Simpsons entitled “Homer Loves Flanders”. Rayna stated that she “enjoys stitching pop culture and cartoons”. I’m...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Embroidery of Homer Simpson Backing Into Bushes first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Perplexed Man Hilariously Mispronounces the Word ‘Eyes’ After Repeatedly Saying the Word ‘Yes’
While in the car, Michelle B asked her boyfriend what “YES” spelled. He responded correctly. When she asked what “EYES” spelled, he struggled mightily, which sent Michelle into side-splitting laughter. She repeated the questions over and over again, laughing harder each time. Despite her encouragement, however, the boyfriend was repeatedly unable to recognize the word...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Perplexed Man Hilariously Mispronounces the Word ‘Eyes’ After Repeatedly Saying the Word ‘Yes’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Lexington, Kentucky Burrito Joint Builds Tiny Version of Their Restaurant Designed Exclusively for Squirrels
photo via GirlsGirlsGirls Burritos GirlsGirlsGirls Burritos in Lexington, Kentucky built an adorable miniature version of their restaurant designed for a squirrel clientele (although other small creatures were welcome). The menu consisted of fully vegan offerings appropriate to a sciurine digestive system – peanut puree, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, acorns, and a variety of different nut...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Lexington, Kentucky Burrito Joint Builds Tiny Version of Their Restaurant Designed Exclusively for Squirrels first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Cool Uncle Creates Old School Style Toy Packages to Give Cash Gifts to Nieces and Nephews on Christmas
photo via Donnachaidha Ó Chionnaigh Upon learning that his nieces and nephews wanted cash rather than toys for Christmas, video editor and graphic designer Donnachaidha Ó Chionnaigh of Two Claws Media decided to make the presentation a bit more interesting. He printed out labels on cardstock, place the cash in a plastic bubble and put...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Cool Uncle Creates Old School Style Toy Packages to Give Cash Gifts to Nieces and Nephews on Christmas first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Cockatiel Bobs in Time to His Human Stirring Coffee
An adorably helpful cockatiel named Peanut, who lives in the Netherlands, obligingly kept time for his human during the morning ritual of coffee stirring. The lively bird rhythmically bobbed his head every time that spoon went round the cup and stopped when the spoon stopped. Peanut ‘helping’ stir my coffee. Related Laughing Squid PostsA Cockatiel...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Cockatiel Bobs in Time to His Human Stirring Coffee first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Puppies Sleeping in Tiny Beds at a Puppy Daycare
After a full day of specialized doggie kindergarten, the furry clients at Puppy Spring Daycare in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea are tucked into adorable little beds and go to sleep as if on cue to do so. Some stubbornly attempt to keep their eyes open but after a few blinks, it’s nighty-night for these comfy little...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Puppies Sleeping in Tiny Beds at a Puppy Daycare first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Incredible 3D Illusion Murals That Jump Off the Wall
French urban artist SCAF of GrafoDeco creates giant 3D illusion murals that seem to jump right off the walls and into reality. SCAF often poses humorously with his creatures, appearing to pet a dinosaur, swim with the sharks, pretending to feed a doll to a hungry crocodile or an unwitting cat to a voracious viper....Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Incredible 3D Illusion Murals That Jump Off the Wall first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Twin Bipedal ‘Digit’ Robots Do a Happy Dance After Finishing a Cooperative Job of Stacking Boxes
In early 2019, Agility Robotics (previously) announced the development of Digit, a sleek bipedal robot with and upper torso, arms, and an increased number of sensors to maintain balance for such balanced tasks as making front door package deliveries. With the development of a second version, the engineers decided to see how two robots would...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Twin Bipedal ‘Digit’ Robots Do a Happy Dance After Finishing a Cooperative Job of Stacking Boxes first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Touching Short Film About a Photographer Who Turned to Making Pickles After He Was Diagnosed With ALS
“Pickle Man” by Natasya Popov is a touching, heartfelt short documentary about former-photographer Arthur Cohen, who, after being given the devastating diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), decided to go into business with his hobby of making pickles. He established “Pickals” so he could raise money for ALS research. Tess, Cohen’s youngest daughter (who also...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Touching Short Film About a Photographer Who Turned to Making Pickles After He Was Diagnosed With ALS first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Why Humans Use Hand Gestures While Speaking
In a breathless episode of The Language Files (previously), host Tom Scott explains why humans gesture with their hands while speaking. Linguists who study these paralinguistic movements have categorized them into five different categories. 1. Iconic. These gestures represent a literal object, such as a flat surface, or a car weaving through traffic. 2. Metaphoric....Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Why Humans Use Hand Gestures While Speaking first appeared on Laughing Squid.
An Impressive Star Wars Prequel Fan Film About the Role Ben Kenobi Played in Young Luke Skywalker’s Life
Director Jason Satterlund and a brilliant cast of actors created an incredibly impressive prequel fan film about Obi-Wan “Ben” Kenobi (Jamie Costa) and his connection to Owen Lars (Tommy Snider), Beru Lars (Maxine Phoenix) and their very young nephew Luke Skywalker (Audie Rick), whom they vowed to protect and raise as their own. Despite their...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post An Impressive Star Wars Prequel Fan Film About the Role Ben Kenobi Played in Young Luke Skywalker’s Life first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Adoptable Dogs Adorably Pick Out Their Own Christmas Present From Lines of Donated Toys on the Floor
A group of adoptable dogs at the Dogs Trust Ireland Rehoming Centre in Dublin, were given the opportunity to pick out their own Christmas presents from two lines of brand new, unwrapped donated toys set down on the floor. Some dogs knew exactly what they wanted, others took their time choosing the right one and...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Adoptable Dogs Adorably Pick Out Their Own Christmas Present From Lines of Donated Toys on the Floor first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Yoda Sings That His Stick Is Better Than Bacon in an Amusing Bad Lip Reading of ‘The Last Jedi’
While confronting Luke Skywalker in his self-imposed island retreat during The Last Jedi, an insistent Master Yoda breaks out in a catchy little song about how his stick is better than bacon in amusing music video by Bad Lip Reading (previously). This video is a perfect follow-up to Yoda’s previous song “Seagulls! (Stop It Now)”...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Yoda Sings That His Stick Is Better Than Bacon in an Amusing Bad Lip Reading of ‘The Last Jedi’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Cat Stretches Out to Sleep Next to the Hammers of a Piano While His Human Plays Christmas Carols
A sleepy kitty named Haburu who enjoys napping next to the hammers on his human’s upright piano, got into the holiday spirit by placing himself in his usual position while his human played a variety of Christmas carols. Haburu alternated between napping, lazily stretching and playing with the keys. Occasionally, he also required a bit...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Cat Stretches Out to Sleep Next to the Hammers of a Piano While His Human Plays Christmas Carols first appeared on Laughing Squid.
An Enchanting Mongolian Cover of ‘Jingle Bells’
The wonderful Altai Band from Mongolia performed an absolutely enchanting cover of the popular Christmas carol “Jingle Bells” in true Mongolian fashion. Seated in the round on a snowy mountain, the musicians played the melody on traditional and modern instruments while singing in their native language in a vocal style specific to their region. This...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post An Enchanting Mongolian Cover of ‘Jingle Bells’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Baby Yoda Annoys the Hell Out of Dancing Baby Groot by Playing With the Power Button on His Boombox
In an amusing video by Mighty Racoon, an oh-so-adorable Baby Yoda encounters Baby Groot who was happily dancing to Filip Oleyka‘s take on the The Mandalorian soundtrack and songs by Kevin MacLeod. The button-pushing Child did what he does best and pushed the power button to Baby Groot’s boombox to the off position. Baby Groot...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Baby Yoda Annoys the Hell Out of Dancing Baby Groot by Playing With the Power Button on His Boombox first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Brave Cat Who Lost His Legs to Car Accident Adjusts Beautifully to His Life As a Bionic Cat With Prosthetics
A brave little orange tabby named Vituzzo Superstar , who lives in Milan, Italy with his loving humans, has adjusted beautifully to his new life with prosthetic feet after a car accidentally ran over him in 2018. When this accident occurred, his humans were off on their honeymoon. Luckily, however, the people watching him took...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Brave Cat Who Lost His Legs to Car Accident Adjusts Beautifully to His Life As a Bionic Cat With Prosthetics first appeared on Laughing Squid.
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