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Physicist Brian Cox Reimagines the Wonder of the Big Bang for a Five Part BBC Series About ‘The Planets’
In a trailer for the five-part BBC Earth series entitled The Planets, renowned physicist Brian Cox narrates a beautiful visual reimagination the Big Bang, the incredible cosmological model that explains the origin of the universe. Future episodes include virtual explorations of the planets of the solar system, how each has changed throughout time and how...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Physicist Brian Cox Reimagines the Wonder of the Big Bang for a Five Part BBC Series About ‘The Planets’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Modified Roomba Robot Vacuum Cleaner That Screams and Curses When It Bumps Into Things
Technology vlogger Michael Reeves quite grudgingly responded to viewer requests to build a Roomba that screams and curses when it bumps into walls and other things. The first attempt was too polite and the second attempt was too angry. After seeking the advice and the voices of vloggers such as iDubbbz TV, MaxmoefoePokemon and Lily...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Modified Roomba Robot Vacuum Cleaner That Screams and Curses When It Bumps Into Things first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Jaunty Acoustic Guitar Cover of the Star Wars Cantina Song With an Adorably Rhythmic Dog on Drums
The very talented musician Acoustic Trench (previously) recorded a jaunty acoustic version of the Figrin D’an and The Modal Node song that was iconically played at the Mos Eisley Cantina in Star Wars IV: A New Hope. His solidly rhythmic golden retriever/border collie mix Maple the Pup kept a simple beat on drums. Trench originally...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Jaunty Acoustic Guitar Cover of the Star Wars Cantina Song With an Adorably Rhythmic Dog on Drums first appeared on Laughing Squid.
James Taylor and Oscar the Grouch Sing a Duet on a Classic Episode of ‘Sesame Street’
In 1984, the great James Taylor paid a visit to Sesame Street, where he and the curmudgeonly trash dweller Oscar the Grouch performed a duet that told each other how they feel. The song “That Grouchy Face”, was an adorable parody of Taylor’s hit song “Your Smiling Face”. Taylor appeared on the show a number...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post James Taylor and Oscar the Grouch Sing a Duet on a Classic Episode of ‘Sesame Street’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Velvet-Voiced Crooner Covers the Panic! At The Disco Song ‘High Hopes’ in True Frank Sinatra Style
Postmodern Jukebox invited the velvet-voiced crooner Spencer Day into the studio to perform the Panic! At The Disco song “High Hopes” in authentic Frank Sinatra style. Joining him in this loungy version were Nora Germain on violin, Luca Pino on guitar, Martin Diller on drums, Cooper Appelt on bass and of course, Scott Bradlee on...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Velvet-Voiced Crooner Covers the Panic! At The Disco Song ‘High Hopes’ in True Frank Sinatra Style first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Trio of Outdoor Cats Are Taken by Surprise When a Plush Puppy Starts Meowing at Them
The cooperative team of outdoor cats who defended their human’s yard from an incoming real dog, were a little less brave when it came to a plush puppy that was meowing like a kitten. Their human strategically placed the stuffed toy in different places around the yard with the sound of mewling kittens constantly playing...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Trio of Outdoor Cats Are Taken by Surprise When a Plush Puppy Starts Meowing at Them first appeared on Laughing Squid.
An Amazingly Detailed Millennium Falcon Mince Pie
The very talented Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin (previously) of Pies Are Awesome has created an amazingly detailed mince pie in the distinctive shape and design of the Millenium Falcon. This delectable project was baked for Star Wars UK in January, but its a perfect way to celebrate May the Fourth. Related Laughing Squid PostsStar Wars Fan...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post An Amazingly Detailed Millennium Falcon Mince Pie first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Lovestruck Tormund Giantsbane Flirts With Brienne of Tarth in an Amusing Game of Thrones Compilation
In a rather amusing supercut of scenes from Game of Thrones series, a lovestruck Tormund Giantsbane (Kristofer Hivju) lustfully flirts with Brienne of Tarth (Gwendolyn Christie) despite having no real chance of ever winning her affection. A Game of Thrones Supercut/Compilation that showcases the Tormunds funniest flirting moments including season 8. How could you resist...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Lovestruck Tormund Giantsbane Flirts With Brienne of Tarth in an Amusing Game of Thrones Compilation first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca Speaks English to Harrison Ford to Give Him Context For Their Dialog
During the filming of Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, actor Peter Mayhew, in costume as Chewbacca, spoke aloud in English (rather than Wookiee) in order to give Harrison Ford‘s Han Solo context for their dialog. Sadly, Mayhew passed away on April 30, 2019 at his home in Texas. The family of Peter...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca Speaks English to Harrison Ford to Give Him Context For Their Dialog first appeared on Laughing Squid.
The Game of Thrones Animated Title Sequence Flawlessly Recreated With Oreo Cookies
To promote their limited edition Game of Thrones themed cookie packs, the folks at Oreo created a flawless recreation of the animated title sequence from the series. In doing so, they used a combination of their distinctive sandwich cookies along with the cream inside to replicate the remaining buildings of Westeros, particularly those in the...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post The Game of Thrones Animated Title Sequence Flawlessly Recreated With Oreo Cookies first appeared on Laughing Squid.
MC Frontalot Raps About His Fathomless Heartbreak With the World Wide Web in the Song ‘Internet Sucks’
The ever prescient nerdcore rapper MC Frontalot (previously) quite succinctly shares his feelings about the world wide web in the song “Internet Sucks”. In the lyrics, Frontalot fondly recalls the once hopeful promise of said internet in 1989. He also expresses his fathomless heartbreak about how it has devolved into an overcrowded space where hate...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post MC Frontalot Raps About His Fathomless Heartbreak With the World Wide Web in the Song ‘Internet Sucks’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Jedi Meteorologist Gives Forecast For May the Fourth
In celebration Star Wars Day, Jedi meteorologist Grace Legge from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology provided a forceful weather forecast for the region that included a wish to each of her viewers “May the Fourth be with you”. #MayTheFourth be with you! Jedi meteorologist Grace Legge has the force-cast for Australia tomorrow, Saturday 4 May...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Jedi Meteorologist Gives Forecast For May the Fourth first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Why Mathematicians Are Stockpiling a Specific Chalk
In 2015, the owner of the Japanese company that made Hagoromo chalk decided to shutter his business due to health and other reasons. Once the news was released, world-renowned mathematicians, teachers, and artists began stockpiling the chalk, some purchasing lifetime supplies. Eventually, Hagoromo was bought by the South Korean company Uma-Jurushi, where they’ve started reproducing...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Why Mathematicians Are Stockpiling a Specific Chalk first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Genetic Portraits, Fascinating Photos That Fuse Two Family Members Side-by-Side Into a Single Image
Photographer Ulric Collette who lives and works in Quebec City, Canada, has created “Genetic Portraits” an absolutely fascinating photo series in which two family members are fused together side-by-side into a single image. This process shows how strong genetic family resemblances can be, despite the difference in age, hair, and clothing. Ulric Collette, designer, graphic...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Genetic Portraits, Fascinating Photos That Fuse Two Family Members Side-by-Side Into a Single Image first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Classic Footage of an 8-Track Tape Swap Meet in 1991
In 1991, a dedicated group of 8-track tape fans gathered at Delilah’s in Chicago to swap and trade in their favorite medium and an acquired taste. One woman fantasized about Eric Estrada watching over her as she listened to her 8-tracks, while a very dedicated Russ Forster, director the ultimate 8-track film So Wrong They’re...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Classic Footage of an 8-Track Tape Swap Meet in 1991 first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Game of Thrones’ Kristofer Hivju Engages With Fans While Riding an Electric Unicycle on Icy Oslo Sidewalk
In 2015, the very affable Kristofer Hivju (previously), who plays Tormund Giantsbane on Game of Thrones, humorously engaged with fans following him as he rode down an icy sidewalk in Oslo on his Segway Ninebot One electric unicycle. When Hivju commented on how slippery it was, one person responded that the actor was “badass”. Winter...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Game of Thrones’ Kristofer Hivju Engages With Fans While Riding an Electric Unicycle on Icy Oslo Sidewalk first appeared on Laughing Squid.
How to Construct a 20-Sided Modular Pecan Pie
In or around 2009, UC Irvine Computer Science Professor Charless F. Fowlkes decided that he really wanted to make a memorable, tech-forward dessert for Thanksgiving. Using his expertise in 3D scene understanding, Fowlkes and a helpful team constructed an icosahedron (20-Sided) pecan pie made from 20 modular triangular pies baked in custom pans and were...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post How to Construct a 20-Sided Modular Pecan Pie first appeared on Laughing Squid.
An Examination of the Specific Ingredients That Make Impossible Burger and Beyond Burger Taste Like Meat
In 2018, we wrote about Food Labels Revealed, a fascinating podcast produced by chemistry educator and analytical chemist Mel Weinstein, who talks about what really goes into processed food. In the 38th episode of the series, Weinstein examined the ingredients of plant-based burgers such as Impossible Foods (previously) and Beyond Meat, specifically what in each...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post An Examination of the Specific Ingredients That Make Impossible Burger and Beyond Burger Taste Like Meat first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Using a Copper Coil and Neodymium Magnets to Make Three Different AA Batteries Race Against Each Other
Czech vlogger Mr. Michal set up an amusing set of experiments in which he uses coiled copper wire and circular neodymium magnets to make AA batteries races against each other, follow one another and even ride around a continuous loop for as long as the battery lasts. This simple electromagnetic setup makes for hours of...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Using a Copper Coil and Neodymium Magnets to Make Three Different AA Batteries Race Against Each Other first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Heartwarming Portrait of the Two Elder Polish Musicians of the ‘Holocaust Survivor Band’ in South Florida
In 2015, filmmaker Joshua Z. Weinstein created a heartwarming documentary about two elder musicians named Saul Dreier and Reuwen (“Ruby”) Sosnowicz. The two men separately survived the concentration camps of the Holocaust and eventually immigrated to America from Poland. They both settled in South Florida where they met for the first time. Upon finding out...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Heartwarming Portrait of the Two Elder Polish Musicians of the ‘Holocaust Survivor Band’ in South Florida first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Westeros World, A Gorgeous Mashup of Title Sequences From ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Westworld’
Video editor and cinematographer Gilles Augustijnen seamlessly combined the title sequences of Game of Thrones with that of Westworld, resulting in a gorgeous mashup of the two entitled “Westeros World”. A homage to the two iconic drama series Game of Thrones and Westworld and to title designers Patrick Clair and Raoul Marks. The project came...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Westeros World, A Gorgeous Mashup of Title Sequences From ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Westworld’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Women of Gilead Forge Unexpected Alliances in a Fight for Freedom in Third Season of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
In the trailer for the third season of The Handmaid’s Tale, the eerily prescient yet dystopian series about the subjugation of women in a male-dominated religious society, June (Elisabeth Moss) finds herself forging new alliances. Some of these allies are found in the most unexpected of places and have the power necessary to fight back....Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Women of Gilead Forge Unexpected Alliances in a Fight for Freedom in Third Season of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
New York City Renames 63rd Street and Broadway as ‘Sesame Street’ in Honor of Show’s 50th Anniversary
New York City has renamed 63rd Street at Broadway as Sesame Street in honor of the show’s 50th Anniversary providing an actual physical address for anyone, anywhere to come and visit. Waze even updated their maps with the new name so they can very easily tell you 🎶 “how to get – how to get...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post New York City Renames 63rd Street and Broadway as ‘Sesame Street’ in Honor of Show’s 50th Anniversary first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Musician Makes His Guitars Sound Like Different Instruments With a Variety of Creative Techniques
Musician Davidlap, who continuously makes very amusing use of his amazing string skills, made his various guitars sound like different instruments with a variety of creative and mostly analogue techniques. I tried to get closer to the sound of some musical instruments with my acoustic and electric guitars, without using pedals or special effects. All...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Musician Makes His Guitars Sound Like Different Instruments With a Variety of Creative Techniques first appeared on Laughing Squid.
LEGO Partners With Sight Advocacy Groups to Introduce Braille Bricks for Visually Impaired Children
On April 24, 2019, the LEGO Group, in partnership with The LEGO Foundation and various sight advocacy groups, announced that they will be introducing Braille LEGO bricks. This simple change has been a long time coming and will open up a world of fun and creativity for children who are blind and/or visually impaired. The...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post LEGO Partners With Sight Advocacy Groups to Introduce Braille Bricks for Visually Impaired Children first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Can You Identify This Mysterious Pink Z3d Pill?
Can someone please help this parent identify the mysterious pink Z3d pill they found in their son’s room? via Miss Cellania Related Laughing Squid PostsStunning Footage of a Mysterious Translucent Sea Creature Gliding Through the Waters of Northern BaliOcean Explorers Discover a Mysterious Purple Orb That Could Be a New SpeciesHero, A Smart Compact Machine...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Can You Identify This Mysterious Pink Z3d Pill? first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Chorus of Voices in a Psychedelic Animation Deduce Why a Man Kills Himself Over a Bowl of Albatross Soup
Let The Man Die – Let The Bird Fly In the short film “Albatross Soup” by Winnie Cheung, which features psychedelic animation by Fiona Smyth, 50 different people are given a riddle to solve about a man who gets off a boat, walks into a restaurant, orders albatross soup and then kills himself after the...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Chorus of Voices in a Psychedelic Animation Deduce Why a Man Kills Himself Over a Bowl of Albatross Soup first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Actress Gemma Whelan Talks With Graham Norton About Her Role as Yara Greyjoy on Game of Thrones
On an amusing 2017 episode of The Graham Norton Show, actress Gemma Whelan, who plays the fiercely confident Yara Greyjoy on Game of Thrones, talked about a specific scene in which she was not only required to ride a horse but to react to inappropriate behavior by the character Theon (Alfie Allen) who didn’t realize...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Actress Gemma Whelan Talks With Graham Norton About Her Role as Yara Greyjoy on Game of Thrones first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Sleekly Sophisticated Shiny Silver Liquor Cabinet Made From an RAF MK1 Practice Cluster Bomb
The artisans of Plane Industries who craft incredible chairs made out of cowling from such retired planes as the Boeing 737 and the British Airways e146, has also built a gorgeous liquor cabinet out of an inert Royal Air Force MK1 Practice Cluster Bomb from the 1970s. The exterior is made of shiny stainless steel,...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Sleekly Sophisticated Shiny Silver Liquor Cabinet Made From an RAF MK1 Practice Cluster Bomb first appeared on Laughing Squid.
The Incredible Dexterity of the Light Operator Who Works With Swedish Groove Metal Band Meshuggah
In 2012, photographer Marjorie Coulin captured brilliant footage of Edvard Hansson, the incredible light operator who works with the Swedish groove metal band Meshuggah. Throughout the course of this Paris show, Hansson skillfully and with amazing dexterity, played the light control as if it were an instrument and he the musician. Meet Edvard Hansson, Meshuggah’s...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post The Incredible Dexterity of the Light Operator Who Works With Swedish Groove Metal Band Meshuggah first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Tenements, Towers & Trash, An Amusing Illustrated History of New York City by Cartoonist Julia Wertz
In 2017, critically acclaimed author and cartoonist Julia Wertz (previously) released Tenements, Towers & Trash, a hilariously observant and amusingly nostalgic history of New York City. In this illustrated book, Wertz not only shines a humorous light on obvious the more obvious traits of the city but also on some of the lesser-known, weirder events...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Tenements, Towers & Trash, An Amusing Illustrated History of New York City by Cartoonist Julia Wertz first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Foldimate, A Home Robot That Folds Laundry
In 2016 we wrote about the Foldimate Family, a handy home robot that automatically folds, steams, and scents laundry. Since that time, the company has made significant improvements to the robot’s internal and external design per customer feedback. The changes were announced at CES 2019. This prototype has been further advanced from its previous model,...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Foldimate, A Home Robot That Folds Laundry first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Beautiful Coat Rack Made From an Upcycled Chess Board Positioned in the Classic Caro–Kann Defence
Craftsman Volker Rieck of Creative Holz in Blieskastel, Germany has created a beautiful chess board coat rack that’s positioned in the classic Caro–Kann Defence. Rieck, who gets a lot of ideas from items he finds at flea markets, started with an upcycled board, added the necessary game pieces and built a convenient shelf on top....Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Beautiful Coat Rack Made From an Upcycled Chess Board Positioned in the Classic Caro–Kann Defence first appeared on Laughing Squid.
An Astronaut Wanders Otherworldly Terrain of Public Land in the American Southwest in ‘Space to Roam’
In the gorgeous short film “Space to Roam” by photographer Andrew Studer, an astronaut in an orange space suit wanders through and around the otherworldly terrain of the American Southwest. Studer recruited his friend Kyle Hague to play the wandering astronaut and ODESZA provided the soundtrack. Studer states that created this film to address the...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post An Astronaut Wanders Otherworldly Terrain of Public Land in the American Southwest in ‘Space to Roam’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Brilliantly Illustrated Flipbook Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the 1979 Ridley Scott Film ‘Alien’
Artist Serene Teh created a brilliantly illustrated flipbook that compactly enacts the story of the 1979 Ridley Scott film Alien, in celebration of the film’s 40th anniversary. Teh ensures that every piece of the story is moving forward with incredible skill, timing and grace. 1979 – 2019. Take a harrowing journey one flip at a...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Brilliantly Illustrated Flipbook Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the 1979 Ridley Scott Film ‘Alien’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Elvis Costello Joins Spinal Tap Onstage During Tribeca Film Festival to Celebrate 35th Anniversary of the Film
In celebration of the 35th anniversary of the classic rock parody film This Is Spinal Tap, the original members of the band, Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest), David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean) and Derek Smalls (Harry Shearer), performed an acoustic show at the Beacon Theater in New York City during the Tribeca Film Festival. The great...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Elvis Costello Joins Spinal Tap Onstage During Tribeca Film Festival to Celebrate 35th Anniversary of the Film first appeared on Laughing Squid.
George Lucas Slave Leia Cosplay
Pinksith spotted this hilarious George Lucas Slave Leia cosplay at Star Wars Celebration in Chicago. via Neatorama Related Laughing Squid PostsSlave Leia PSA Encourages Cosplay Women To Consider Other OptionsHow to Make Princess Leia’s Iconic Slave Leia Costume From Star Wars: Return of the Jedi‘George Lucas in Love’ Explores the Origins of Star Wars Through...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post George Lucas Slave Leia Cosplay first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Japanese Ukiyo-e Style Illustrations of The Avengers
Illustrator Takumi Toxin has quite beautifully drawn the characters of The Avengers: Engame in the traditional Japanese Ukiyo-e style. The artist told Spoon & Tamago that a great deal of thought was put into these distinctive renderings and the names associated with them. The artist spent a lot of time thinking about the unique patterns...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Japanese Ukiyo-e Style Illustrations of The Avengers first appeared on Laughing Squid.
James Corden’s Parents React to Game of Thrones Final Season Premiere Without Ever Seeing the Show
Late Late Show host James Corden recruited his lovely parents, Malc and Marge, who live in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England to give their reactions to the first episode of the final season without ever having seen the show before. As they were watching, they offered hilarious running commentary with some very quotable lines, particularly when...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post James Corden’s Parents React to Game of Thrones Final Season Premiere Without Ever Seeing the Show first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Marvelous Hand-Cranked Conveyor Belt That Uses Marbles in Groups of Eight to Create a Steady Beat
In 2016, we wrote about an amazing hand-cranked instrument that uses 2,000 marbles to make music, which was created by Martin Molin of the band Wintergatan. Since that time, Molin and a team of experts have created a number of instruments, including a marvelous hand-cranked marble conveyer belt known as “Marble Machine X”. This percussive...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Marvelous Hand-Cranked Conveyor Belt That Uses Marbles in Groups of Eight to Create a Steady Beat first appeared on Laughing Squid.
An Incredibly Realistic Long-Limbed Indoor Cat Tree
Robert Rogalski, a talented artist who enjoys hand crafting whimsical miniature items and characters, created a highly-realistic long-limbed indoor cat tree that was built onsite for a very appreciative kitty. Rogalski mentions that pieces like this are incredibly labor intensive, one-of-a kind and site-specific, but he is willing to entertain offers for a similar piece....Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post An Incredibly Realistic Long-Limbed Indoor Cat Tree first appeared on Laughing Squid.
How ‘The Wire’ Realistically Addressed the Systematic Breakdown of Institutions All Throughout Baltimore
In the first part of an informative series focused upon the iconic HBO series The Wire, vlogger Thomas Flight examines how the show addressed the systematic breakdown of institutions throughout the city of Baltimore. In order to establish this premise, show creators David Simon and Ed Burns and their stellar team of writers created parallel...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post How ‘The Wire’ Realistically Addressed the Systematic Breakdown of Institutions All Throughout Baltimore first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Melbourne Architect Turns Small City Apartment Into Tranquil and Highly Functional Urban Micro-Studio
In an urban episode of Living Big in A Tiny House, host Bryce Langsyton visited the Melbourne apartment of Douglas Wan to see how this talented architect transformed this very small city apartment into a tranquil urban micro-studio. Wan utilized his professional expertise to create stylish yet highly functional compact rooms. Wan also made the...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Melbourne Architect Turns Small City Apartment Into Tranquil and Highly Functional Urban Micro-Studio first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Lookout, An Angled Smartphone Camera That Instantly Streams Steps Ahead So You Can Keep Looking Down
Alex Cornell, an interface designer, filmmaker, and musician, has created “Lookout”, a hilarious parody product promo that addresses the annoyingly ubiquitous habit of never looking up from a phone. The angled lens and “visionary awareness algorithm” of Lookout see a few steps ahead in the person’s path and instantaneously streams that information onto the screen....Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Lookout, An Angled Smartphone Camera That Instantly Streams Steps Ahead So You Can Keep Looking Down first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Game of Thrones Actors Work a Contractually Required Call Center for Confused Fans in ‘Game of Phones’
In a hilarious sketch for Jimmy Kimmel Live, several members of the Game of Thrones cast answer viewer questions in a call center setting, as required by a small clause in each of their contracts. Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark) explains that Joffrey Baratheon died from a bad clam, Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister) offers advice regarding...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Game of Thrones Actors Work a Contractually Required Call Center for Confused Fans in ‘Game of Phones’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Insightful Animation Showing How Depression Feels
In an incredibly insightful animation by BBC Three, a young man named Prasanna Sellathurai shares how the pressure of going to university exacerbated his depression to the point of suicide, while the animated images succinctly capture the depth of his narration. Recognizing the signs Sellathurai took time off from school to recover and finds himself...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Insightful Animation Showing How Depression Feels first appeared on Laughing Squid.
The Swimming Pool, A Brilliant Optical Illusion Art Installation Where People Can Socialize Under Water
Argentinian artist Leandro Erlich is celebrating the 20th anniversary of “The Swimming Pool”, his brilliant site-specific optical illusion art installation in which people can walk, talk, take photos and generally socialize seemingly under water. Erlich achieves this effect with the strategic placement of water and a transparent tank. Swimming Pool is a life-size pool divided...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post The Swimming Pool, A Brilliant Optical Illusion Art Installation Where People Can Socialize Under Water first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Helpful Husky Hilariously Howls Like a Squeaky Toy
A very helpful service husky named Banner who was wanting some attention, hilariously howled in a high pitched voice similar to one of her squeaky toys. While it may sound like Banner swallowed one such toy, this is actually her real voice. Banner’s human also likes to auto-tune Banner’s whine as well. Related Laughing Squid...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Helpful Husky Hilariously Howls Like a Squeaky Toy first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Miniature Eiffel Tower Hypnotically Built From Magnets
The very talented aptly named Magnetic Games (previously) hypnotically built a miniature replica of the Eiffel Tower using magnetic balls and bars, making it look really easy in the process. Related Laughing Squid PostsMarried to the Eiffel Tower, Film About Women in Love With ObjectsThe ThyssenKrupp Test Tower, A Tall Thin Concrete Tower Built for...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Miniature Eiffel Tower Hypnotically Built From Magnets first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Artist Noah Scalin Uses Hundreds of Shoes to Create a Pig’s Head Mural for Richmond, Virginia Barbecue Joint
Artist Noah Scalin who is known for his amazing site-specific installations made with discarded and recycled items (and a skull or two), created an incredible mural of a pig’s head for Fatty Smokes Barbecue Joint in Richmond, Virginia using hundreds of shoes from the people who work at the restaurant. Scalin captured this entire process...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Artist Noah Scalin Uses Hundreds of Shoes to Create a Pig’s Head Mural for Richmond, Virginia Barbecue Joint first appeared on Laughing Squid.
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