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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.
‘Jingle Bells’ Played on Garage Floor With 8 Wrenches
In the spirit of the holiday season, Minnesota realtor and car enthusiast Brandon Anderson cleverly performed a jingly cover of the classic holiday carol “Jingle Bells” on the cement floor of his garage with an eight-piece wrench set. Anderson lamented a bit about the wrenches, but he was able to make it work with what...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post ‘Jingle Bells’ Played on Garage Floor With 8 Wrenches first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Teacher in Spain Shows Up Wearing an Internal Organ Bodysuit To Teach Her Surprised Class About Anatomy
Verónica Duque, a third-grade teacher in Valladolid, Castilla y León, Spain, bravely wore a form-fitting bodysuit that maps out the internal organs of the human body to class in order to directly teach her students about the subject of anatomy. Her proud husband shared several photos of this lesson while commenting how surprised the students...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Teacher in Spain Shows Up Wearing an Internal Organ Bodysuit To Teach Her Surprised Class About Anatomy first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Jimmy Fallon and Black Thought of ‘The Roots’ Rap With the ‘Sesame Street’ Muppets While Riding the Bus
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Sesame Street, Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon and Tariq Trotter, aka Black Thought, of The Roots joined Elmo, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch and other iconic Muppets from the show on a bus where they rapped together about how to get to Sesame Street. In honor of Sesame...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Jimmy Fallon and Black Thought of ‘The Roots’ Rap With the ‘Sesame Street’ Muppets While Riding the Bus first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Lonely Christmas Sweater Parties With Ryan Reynolds for a Good Cause in a Touching Holiday Animation
The very funny, extremely prolific and incredibly charitable Ryan Reynolds partnered with director Bryan Rowland and an epic animation team from Rooster Teeth to create a touching tale about a lonely sweater with a big bow (designed by Tipsy Elves) that sat in the window of a men’s clothing shop for a very long time...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Lonely Christmas Sweater Parties With Ryan Reynolds for a Good Cause in a Touching Holiday Animation first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Man Is Joyful Living His Life Not Being a Star Wars Fan
Gus Johnson shares the joy he feels living his life not being a Star Wars fan. Related Laughing Squid Posts‘Cut Scene’, An Art Exhibition Featuring Iconic Scenes From ‘Star Wars’ Films Cut From Single Sheets of PaperStar Wars Fan Builds Huge Battle of Hoth Diorama in his Living RoomBen Schwartz Talks About How He Helped...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Man Is Joyful Living His Life Not Being a Star Wars Fan first appeared on Laughing Squid.
I Am Gingerbread Groot
Norwegian cake designer Caroline Eriksson, who built a truly impressive giant gingerbread Alien Xenomorph sculpture in 2018, has even outdone her own self with a breathtakingly detailed giant gingerbread Groot that sits at the kitchen table. Like her previous work, Eriksson formed the gingerbread around a giant iron frame. The entire project took Eriksson five...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post I Am Gingerbread Groot first appeared on Laughing Squid.
The Icelandic Legend of Jólakötturinn, A Giant ‘Yule Cat’ Who Stalks Those Without New Clothes at Christmas
In a holiday-themed episode of the PBS series Monstrum, host Dr. Emily Zarka shares the Icelandic legend of Jólakötturinn, aka “Yule Cat”. This monstrous feline stalks the entire country looking for those who aren’t wearing new clothes on Christmas Eve. Upon finding such a poor soul, the Yule Cat spares no mercy and eats the...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post The Icelandic Legend of Jólakötturinn, A Giant ‘Yule Cat’ Who Stalks Those Without New Clothes at Christmas first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Toronto Mom and Her Two Kids Recreate the Beastie Boys ‘Intergalactic’ Music Video for Their Holiday Card
Toronto mom Angela Young and her two children Lilah and Levi celebrated both the 2019 holiday season and the 20th Anniversary of the Beastie Boys music video for “Intergalactic” by recreating part of the celebrated video for their annual holiday card. Young and her kids, who were dressed in the same hazard suits, black vests...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Toronto Mom and Her Two Kids Recreate the Beastie Boys ‘Intergalactic’ Music Video for Their Holiday Card first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Hilariously Honest Illustrated Guide to Dog Breeds
Grace Gogarty, aka Little Tunny, is a very clever illustrator, animal lover and former doggie daycare employee who created a hilariously honest guide to dog breeds according to size: Small, Medium and Large. Gogarty’s profiles of each breed capture the charming contradictions, the amusing physical characteristics, defining personalities and/or the innermost desires of the dogs....Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Hilariously Honest Illustrated Guide to Dog Breeds first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Handmade Stained Glass TIE Fighter Hanging Lamp
Russian glass artist VG Fantasy has created an incredibly detailed hanging Star Wars TIE Fighter lamp made out of stained glass and metal. When turned on, the lamp emits a beautiful blue color that lights up the Empire within your home. This item is for everyone who likes the Star Wars saga. We used glass,...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Handmade Stained Glass TIE Fighter Hanging Lamp first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Juicy Cover of the Smash Mouth Song ‘All Star’ Played on Ocarinas Made Out of Melons
Finnish musician and ocarina maker Toni Patanen, aka Pupsi (previously), created musical instruments out of a variety melons and performed a juicy ocarina cover of the Smash Mouth hit song “All Star”. Patanen not only used the melons to make music, but included the process of hollowing out and cutting the melons to make the...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Juicy Cover of the Smash Mouth Song ‘All Star’ Played on Ocarinas Made Out of Melons first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Brilliant AI-Powered Universal LEGO Sorting Machine
Inspired by the custom LEGO axle sorter built by Akiyuky in 2013, Australian software engineer, AI enthusiast, and game developer Daniel West spent two years creating brilliant automated AI LEGO sorter that uses machine learning to recognize just about any shape of standard LEGO brick or parts. The exceptions include “flexible/articulated parts” and “parts not...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Brilliant AI-Powered Universal LEGO Sorting Machine first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Impressionist Jim Meskimen Turns Into the Actor He’s Voicing During an Uncanny Deepfake Christmas Poem
In the spirit of holiday season, the very talented Jim Meskimen (previously) recited an eloquent, original poem tentitled “The Deeper Metrics of Christmas” using variety of his excellently executed vocal impressions for each verse. To make the experience more believable, deepfake artist Sham00K changed Meskimen’s face to coincide with each impression. The two had previously...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Impressionist Jim Meskimen Turns Into the Actor He’s Voicing During an Uncanny Deepfake Christmas Poem first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Lucas the Spider Draws a Portrait of His Friend the Fly
Lucas the Spider is an arachnid of many talents. As enumerated in the past to his good friend the fly, Lucas is very good at building and playing a beautiful harp, performing a song on a thumb piano, spinning an intricate web, making a new friend and even jumping. Since that time, Lucas has also...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Lucas the Spider Draws a Portrait of His Friend the Fly first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Disgusting Moldy Bread Experiment That Shows the Importance of Washing Hands With Soap and Water
In 2014, pre-kindergarten teacher Courtney Lee Simpson showed the kids in her class the importance of handwashing with a rather overt experiment involving pieces of bread. More recently, Jaralee Ann Metcalfe, a behavior specialist at Discovery Elementary School in Idaho Falls, Idaho conducted a very similar experiment at the wake of flu season. Metcalfe’s experiment...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Disgusting Moldy Bread Experiment That Shows the Importance of Washing Hands With Soap and Water first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Hilarious T-Shirts With Slightly Wrong Band Names, Logos and Songs To Annoy Your Pedantic Friends
The aptly named Slightly Wrong Quotes makes very subtly funny T-shirts that feature band names, logos, and songs that are just “slightly wrong”. Upon first glance, it’s hard to tell, but a closer look reveals, for example, both Guns N’ Roses and their song “Sweet Child O’ Mine” are not spelled correctly, that NIN should...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Hilarious T-Shirts With Slightly Wrong Band Names, Logos and Songs To Annoy Your Pedantic Friends first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Five Classically Trained Siblings Perform a Lively Cover of ‘Sleigh Ride’ on Five Arranged Steinway Pianos
Classically trained siblings The 5 Browns performed a lively version of the Christmas classic “Sleigh Ride” by Leroy Anderson as arranged by pianist Greg Anderson on five Steinway pianos. These pianos were strategically arranged in the room so that the siblings could see each other while playing. The pianos also fit perfectly together as if...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Five Classically Trained Siblings Perform a Lively Cover of ‘Sleigh Ride’ on Five Arranged Steinway Pianos first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Beautiful Operatic Cover of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Performed With Harmonica, Piano and Soprano Singer
While traveling aboard a Holland America cruise ship as a performer, world champion harmonica player Cy Leo encountered pianist Roy Tan and opera singer Annette Wardell at lunch one day. The three musicians decided to perform together and determined that covering “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen would be appropriate since the film of the same name...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Beautiful Operatic Cover of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Performed With Harmonica, Piano and Soprano Singer first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Comfy Plush Wrap Around Octopus Tentacle Cushion
Japanse importer NCSX is selling a very cozy plush octopus tentacle cushion that conveniently wraps around a person’s body like a great big hug from a giant cephalopod. (translated) Wrap a thick and monstrous octopus tentacle around your neck, leg, or forearm and imagine that Cthulhu has arisen in the confines of your living room....Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Comfy Plush Wrap Around Octopus Tentacle Cushion first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Okuda San Miguel Transforms an Abandoned House in Fort Smith, Arkansas With His Colorful Geometric Style
Spanish street artist Okuda San Miguel (previously) traveled to Fort Smith, Arkansas to paint an abandoned home with his signature colorful, geometric style. He dubbed the house “The Rainbow Embassy”. San Miguel partnered with curator Just Kids for The Unexpected, an organization that seeks to revitalize local Arkansas neighborhoods through public modern art. We have...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Okuda San Miguel Transforms an Abandoned House in Fort Smith, Arkansas With His Colorful Geometric Style first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Transparent Banjo Ukulele That Lights Up When Played
The luthiers at Gold Tone Music Group have created an award-winning transparent banjo ukulele that lights up when it’s played. The neck, fingerboard, and bridge are made of maple and the resonator comes in four different colors. The LED lights are completely adjustable and look really cool in the dark. The Light-Up version comes with...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Transparent Banjo Ukulele That Lights Up When Played first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Spooky Tour Inside an Abandoned ‘Westworld’ Style Wild West Animatronic Theme Park in Japan
Vlogger Micah Moore of Beat Down Boogie traveled to the city of Nikko in the Tochigi Prefecture of Japan to visit the long-since abandoned Western Village, which was created in 1975 as an animatronic ode to the American Wild West. The location appears very similar to the 1973 film Westworld and the later HBO series...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Spooky Tour Inside an Abandoned ‘Westworld’ Style Wild West Animatronic Theme Park in Japan first appeared on Laughing Squid.
An Amusing Photoshop Series That Seamlessly Inserts Random Animals Into Photos
animalsinthings is a very clever Instagram feed that seamless inserts random animals into photos. Examples include a white cat embedded into the top of Mount Fuji, an octopus umbrella protecting Harry and Meghan from the rain, a bear inside a massive British Footguard’s hat (known as a “Bearskin”), a duckling peeking out from the infamous...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post An Amusing Photoshop Series That Seamlessly Inserts Random Animals Into Photos first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Man With Social Anxiety Tries to Overcome His Past to Connect With Others in the Claymation Short ‘Facing It’
In the brilliantly edited mixed-media claymation short “Facing It” by Sam Gainsborough, a young man named Shaun sits alone at a table waiting for his parents to join him at a pub. As he nurses his drink, Shaun battles his crippling social anxiety that keeps him from connecting with others. Despite his best efforts to...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Man With Social Anxiety Tries to Overcome His Past to Connect With Others in the Claymation Short ‘Facing It’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Incredible Edible 3D Animal Portraits Made From Food
Belgian designer De Meal Prepper creates absolutely incredible, edible animal portraits almost come alive on the plate. Each animal is made up of strategically plated foods in different forms. A grand tiger, for example, is made up of edamame beans, peppers, and bacon while a fantastical unicorn is made of turnip puree with carrots, sweet...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Incredible Edible 3D Animal Portraits Made From Food first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Dramatic Narrator Implores Respect for Cups in Surreal Animation by Joe Pelling of ‘Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared’
In the wonderfully surreal animated short “Use Cups”, a dramatic narrator implores the respectful use of cups. The voice also extols the happiness one can obtain with said cups despite all the tragedy in the world and can even save your life. Imagine you are walking alone in your favorite forest when all of a...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Dramatic Narrator Implores Respect for Cups in Surreal Animation by Joe Pelling of ‘Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Every Sample Used by the Beastie Boys on ‘Paul’s Boutique’ Matched With Where They Came From
Polish video editor nama hecc very cleverly isolated every sample musically employed by the Beastie Boys on their sample rich 1989 album Paul’s Boutique. hecc mixed together footage showing the original artist’s work where the sample came from matched with where in the songs the samples were used. via Johannes Grenzfurthner Related Laughing Squid PostsBeastie...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Every Sample Used by the Beastie Boys on ‘Paul’s Boutique’ Matched With Where They Came From first appeared on Laughing Squid.
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