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Michelin Debuts a Modern Puncture Proof 3D Printed Smart Tire Made From 100% Sustainable Materials
During the 2019 MovinOn Summit for Sustainable Mobility in Montreal, Michelin debuted their new Uptis (“Unique Punctureproof Tire System”), an incredible puncture-proof, 3D-printed smart tire system made from 100% sustainable materials. This remarkable prototype is currently being tested on a GM Chevy Bolt EV for introduction into the larger passenger car market by 2024. Uptis...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Michelin Debuts a Modern Puncture Proof 3D Printed Smart Tire Made From 100% Sustainable Materials first appeared on Laughing Squid.
The Better Pop, A Fruity Frozen Kombucha Popsicle in a Geometric Shape to Help Those With Sensitive Teeth
Ruby Schechter, the founder and creator of The Better Pop Co., has created a wonderful frozen fruity Kombucha popsicle in a unique geometric shape for easier consumption for those with sensitive teeth. After graduating from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Schechter returned home to New York City. Her dream was always to start a...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post The Better Pop, A Fruity Frozen Kombucha Popsicle in a Geometric Shape to Help Those With Sensitive Teeth first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Heavy Metal Yo-Yo Shirt in Honor of National Yo-Yo Day
Doctor Popular, a very talented artist, musician, accomplished Yo-Yoer, and very good friend of Laughing Squid, partnered with Italian illustrator Ilcorvoartworks to design a rad, heavy metal Yo-Yo t-shirt in honor of National Yo-Yo Day. The shirt’s distinctive pentagram design is based upon a trick called the “heavy metal star”. Love metal? Love yo-yos? Love...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Heavy Metal Yo-Yo Shirt in Honor of National Yo-Yo Day first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Modern Magnetic Neckties That Conveniently Attach to Magnetic Knots For Easily Interchangeable Styles
Brothers Ryan and Daniel Smith of Modern Tie have created a unique line of men and boys’ neckwear that easily attaches to and detaches from a pre-fabricated neodymium magnetic knot. This simple system allows for easy interchangeable style. Both the magnetic knots and attachable ties come in a variety of styles, sizes, colors, and prints....Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Modern Magnetic Neckties That Conveniently Attach to Magnetic Knots For Easily Interchangeable Styles first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Inside Information, A Print That Reimagines a Classic Vox AC30 Amplifier as Stage for 40 Iconic Rock Shows
Dorothy has released “Inside Information”, a detailed cutaway print that imagines various iconic concerts and scenarios occurring inside the facade of a classic Vox AC30 amplifier. This particular amp, which was made in 1959 to be louder than all previous models, provided the quintessential sound of the “British Invasion” before heading over to the United...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Inside Information, A Print That Reimagines a Classic Vox AC30 Amplifier as Stage for 40 Iconic Rock Shows first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Amazing Footage of a Kestrel With Remarkable Head Stabilization Hovering In Place Against Strong Winds
Just look at that head stabilisation! Male kestrel hunting at South Stack, Anglesey yesterday. pic.twitter.com/z1KKrvPR8S — Anthony Roberts (@ZedAnthony) June 6, 2019 Digital interpretation designer Anthony Roberts captured amazing footage of a very focused male kestrel hovering over a cliff at the South Stack Light House off of Anglesey, Wales. The bird managed to maintain...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Amazing Footage of a Kestrel With Remarkable Head Stabilization Hovering In Place Against Strong Winds first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Jessica Faces Off Against a Particularly Psychopathic Nemesis in the Final Season of ‘Jessica Jones’
In the trailer for the third and final season of the Netflix series Jessica Jones, the badass titular character (Krysten Ritter) finds that she is unknowingly facing off against a particularly psychopathic nemesis (Jeremy Bobb) who enjoys making prank threatening calls, sending anonymous letters and hiding behind the same lawyer (Carrie-Ann Moss) for whom Jessica...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Jessica Faces Off Against a Particularly Psychopathic Nemesis in the Final Season of ‘Jessica Jones’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Iconic Disney Princesses in Unflattering Situations
Artist Andhika Muksin has created an amusing series of illustrations in which iconic Disney princess are depicted in unflattering situations with far less perfection and far more reality. Examples include wet hair, snoring, bad camera angles, the diving gravity, wig removal, side-boob, and pizza face-stuffing. via Neatorama Related Laughing Squid PostsA Look Inside the National...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Iconic Disney Princesses in Unflattering Situations first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Cockatiel Perfectly Imitates His Human’s iPhone Alarm
A sweet little cockatiel named Shamubird sat upon his human’s finger and performed a perfect imitation of the alarm that rings from his devoted human’s iPhone. Sometimes Shamu even sets off his own alarm before the actual alarm goes off. Shamubird has been hearing our iPhone alarms go off for some time now and now...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Cockatiel Perfectly Imitates His Human’s iPhone Alarm first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Vancouver Market Uses Embarrassing Plastic Bags to Shame Customers Into Using Their Reusable Bags
East West Market in Vancouver, British Columbia have made it clear that they are very concerned about the effect that single use plastic items have on the environment. In order to address this concern, they now charge their customers for plastic bags. And the bags have really embarrassing logos printed on both sides. This unique...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Vancouver Market Uses Embarrassing Plastic Bags to Shame Customers Into Using Their Reusable Bags first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Directors Guillermo del Toro and André Øvredal Bring ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ to the Big Screen
The great Guillermo del Toro (previously) has partnered with fellow director André Øvredal to bring Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, the classic children’s book series by the late Alvin Schwartz, to the big screen. The film takes place around an old mansion in a small town in the late 1960s. It’s 1968 in...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Directors Guillermo del Toro and André Øvredal Bring ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ to the Big Screen first appeared on Laughing Squid.
‘Ice Ice Baby’ Remixed on Vintage Electronic Equipment Using Stephen Hawking’s DECTalk Vocals
Engineer James Cochrane, aka bd594, has remixed the Vanilla Ice classic “Ice Ice Baby” on vintage electronic equipment. The vocals were recreated using DECTalk, the same vocal synthesizer that Stephen Hawkings used in the 1980s. DECTalk Speech synthesizer (same one Stephen Hawking used in the 80’s) covers the lyrics for Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post ‘Ice Ice Baby’ Remixed on Vintage Electronic Equipment Using Stephen Hawking’s DECTalk Vocals first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Stonewall Forever, A Living Monument Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Modern Gay Rights Movement
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the famous Stonewall Riots, which quickly led to the modern LGBTQ rights movement in the United States, the New York City LGBT Community Center in partnership with the National Park Service and Google has launched Stonewall Forever, a living digital monument to those who bravely fought for equal...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Stonewall Forever, A Living Monument Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Modern Gay Rights Movement first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Gorgeous Hand-Painted Animation Illustrating the Circle of Life With a Moth Floating About in the Wind
Artist Allison Schulnik has created “Moth”, a gorgeously meditative, hand-painted animation that illustrates the circle of life through the flight of a moth floating about in the wind. The deliberate soundtrack of “Gnossienne No. 1” by Erik Satie as performed by Nedelle Torrisi adds a haunting element to this film of reawakening. Schulnik stated that...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Gorgeous Hand-Painted Animation Illustrating the Circle of Life With a Moth Floating About in the Wind first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Silly Pair of Socks That Make It Look Like You Are Wearing Socks With Sandals
Online novelty retailer LaughMart is selling silly Sandal Socks, amusing footwear that looks like strappy sandals are being worn over the socks. It’s an unusual look, to say the least, but fun to wear nonetheless. Mock the biggest fashion no-no of all time and clown around in these super ugly Sock Sandals. Talk about a...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Silly Pair of Socks That Make It Look Like You Are Wearing Socks With Sandals first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Musician Shreds a Serious Recorder Solo During an Orchestral Vivaldi Piece Written for the Instrument
While performing at the Hochrhein Musikfestival in Rheinfelden, Switzerland, the baroque orchestra Cappella Gabetta played a lively Vivaldi piece entitled “Recorder Concerto in C Major, RV 443”. After a few measures, musician Maurice Steger stepped up to the microphone and with amazing skill, shredded several serious solos on the recorder. Steger rested for a few...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Musician Shreds a Serious Recorder Solo During an Orchestral Vivaldi Piece Written for the Instrument first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Street Artist Incorporates His Matching Little Brown Dog Into His Living Bronze Statue Routine
Yorge Luís Ruiz, a young street artist who lives in Fortaleza, Brazil, incorporates his beloved little dog Jaspe into his living bronze statue routine. Not only does Jaspe match Ruiz’s copper-colored costume but she instinctively freezes into place during a performance. Passersby are constantly amazed by the intuitive interaction between man and dog whenever they...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Street Artist Incorporates His Matching Little Brown Dog Into His Living Bronze Statue Routine first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Animal Trainer Teaches Her Very Intelligent Pet Chicken To Spin in Circles Upon Command
An animal trainer in Bad Fischau-Brunn, Austria taught her pet chicken Federike to spin in circles upon command. It took a few moments but soon, both woman and fowl were in synch with one another. I am an animal trainer and taught my trained chicken Federike how to spin. Federike also climbs the house stairs...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Animal Trainer Teaches Her Very Intelligent Pet Chicken To Spin in Circles Upon Command first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Visiting the World’s Steepest Street as Determined by Guinness World Records in Dunedin, New Zealand
In his ongoing quest to find out the answers to random questions, world traveler Tom Scott went to Baldwin Street in Dunedin, New Zealand, which is considered the steepest residential street in the world. This honor was determined in accordance with the rules established by Guinness World Records, which state that the hill has to...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Visiting the World’s Steepest Street as Determined by Guinness World Records in Dunedin, New Zealand first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Ryan Reynolds Commits to Blowing Every Glass Bottle for His Limited Run, Signature Aviation American Gin
In February 2018, Ryan Reynolds acquired a large stake in the Portland, Oregon company that makes Aviation American Gin. Since that time, Reynolds has previously poked fun at artisanal “maker”-style commercials, started a fight with Wolverine co-star Hugh Jackman and even made fun of himself, all in an effort to promote the Amerian spirit. Now...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Ryan Reynolds Commits to Blowing Every Glass Bottle for His Limited Run, Signature Aviation American Gin first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Comedian Dad Engages in a Full-Fledged Conversation With His Toddler Despite Son’s Limited Vocabulary
While sitting together on the sofa, comedian DJ Pryor and his toddler Kingston Jierre engaged in a full-fledged conversation with each other, complete with hand motions and arm gesticulation. What made this scene so adorably funny is that the son, at only 18-months old, has a very limited vocabulary. Dad didn’t seem to care and...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Comedian Dad Engages in a Full-Fledged Conversation With His Toddler Despite Son’s Limited Vocabulary first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Bryan Cranston Reads Letters From Soldiers Who Survived D-Day in Powerful AARP Video Tribute
In a powerful episode from the AARP series Battlefield Heroes in honor of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the very talented actor Bryan Cranston solemnly reads a letter from PFC Dominick “Dom” Bart to his wife Mildred that he wrote after the attack upon Omaha Beach in German-occupied France. Despite being in the first wave...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Bryan Cranston Reads Letters From Soldiers Who Survived D-Day in Powerful AARP Video Tribute first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Bob Dylan Opens Up About His 1975 Tour in the Martin Scorsese Documentary ‘Rolling Thunder Revue’
In the upcoming Netflix documentary Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese, the legendary musician uncharacteristically opens up about his life, his career and the Rolling Thunder Revue 1975 tour. Dylan had decided that this tour would try to heal a fractured nation by focusing on the people, insisting on playing small...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Bob Dylan Opens Up About His 1975 Tour in the Martin Scorsese Documentary ‘Rolling Thunder Revue’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Beautiful Handcrafted Stained Glass Guitar Lamp
In 2017, stainedglassyorkshir created an absolutely beautiful lamp made out of an acoustic guitar body with a stained glass front. While there’s very little information provided about how this piece was made, the person who made it stated that it wasn’t too difficult to remove the soundhole faceplate. Well, I read a little online. A...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Beautiful Handcrafted Stained Glass Guitar Lamp first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Incredibly Realistic Paper Bird Sculptures
In 2012 and 2014, we wrote about Colombian artist Diana Beltran Herrera who creates remarkably lifelike paper bird sculptures that are painstakingly detailed down to their finely textured feathers. In the time since Beltran Herrera has further refined her already incredible technique to make her birds appear more realistic than ever and is even expanding...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Incredibly Realistic Paper Bird Sculptures first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Adorable Little Creatures Made Out of Food
Sine of Foodbites creates absolutely adorable little creatures out of fruits and vegetables. She then uses melted chocolate and other food decorations to provide her creations with eyes and other accouterments. Each of Sine’s creations imbues the warmth, the playfulness and the good humor that comes from anyone who understands what children like, especially “a...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Adorable Little Creatures Made Out of Food first appeared on Laughing Squid.
16 Cats Wearing Cameras Reveal How Felines Interact With One Another Outside the Presence of Humans
Curious about what her cat Treacle was doing when she brought home a bird bigger than herself, Dr. Maren Huck, an ecologist at the University of Derby, decided to strap tiny little cameras onto 16 neighborhood cats (the number started at 21, but five cats subjects would not tolerate the cameras) and followed them around...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post 16 Cats Wearing Cameras Reveal How Felines Interact With One Another Outside the Presence of Humans first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Bizarre Cheer Laundry Detergent Commercial From 1969 That Tried to Tap Into the Popularity of ‘Star Trek’
In 1969, Cheer laundry detergent aired a bizarre, space-themed commercial that tapped into immense popularity of Star Trek at the time. The scene features a mother absently saying goodbye to her kids while fretting about the laundry. Once they’re gone, a Spock lookalike beams himself into the laundry area, talks about the “all temperature” benefits...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Bizarre Cheer Laundry Detergent Commercial From 1969 That Tried to Tap Into the Popularity of ‘Star Trek’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Musicians Flawlessly Play Their Instruments While Performing an Amusing Series of Tap Dance Routines
During a live show in 2017, the very talented musicians of MozArt Group (previously) flawlessly played their instruments while comedically performing an amusing series of tap dance routines. These vignettes were performed by different combinations of musicians within the group, each of whom picked up where the others left off. s stated in our previous...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Musicians Flawlessly Play Their Instruments While Performing an Amusing Series of Tap Dance Routines first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Restaurant Recreates Leonardo Da Vinci’s Self Portrait Using Italian Foods to Mark 500 Years Since His Death
The British restaurant chain Bella Italia wanted to mark the 500th anniversary of the death of artist/inventor Leonardo Da Vinci with a strong statement piece that connected this great man with their new culinary offerings. In order to accomplish this, they turned to food artist Carl Warner who brilliantly fashioned a recreation of the iconic...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Restaurant Recreates Leonardo Da Vinci’s Self Portrait Using Italian Foods to Mark 500 Years Since His Death first appeared on Laughing Squid.
British Polyglot Plays a Medieval Anglo-Saxon Who Casually Speaks Old English During a Faux Interview
Simon Roper, a polyglot vlogger with a wonderful fascination for English historical languages, created a faux documentary for which he played a traditional Anglo-Saxon (albeit in a sheet) and quite impressively spoke Old English to the interviewer in front of a fire. Roper stated that he wanted to show what the language sounded like in...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post British Polyglot Plays a Medieval Anglo-Saxon Who Casually Speaks Old English During a Faux Interview first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Bill Hader Giddily Meets His Idol Keith Morrison of ‘Dateline’ After Doing Impressions of Him for Years
During the Sunday edition of TODAY, host Willie Geist talked to Bill Hader about his impressions Dateline correspondent Keith Morrison that started in a 2011 Saturday Night Live skit. Hader shared with Geist that he’s been a big fan Morrison’s for a very long time and the impression of the veteran newsman came out of...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Bill Hader Giddily Meets His Idol Keith Morrison of ‘Dateline’ After Doing Impressions of Him for Years first appeared on Laughing Squid.
For All Mankind, An Apple TV+ Alternate Timeline Series About an Ongoing Space Race With the USSR
During the WWDC 2019 keynote on June 3rd, Apple CEO Tim Cook shared the trailer of an original alternate timeline series entitled For All Mankind, which will be featured on the new Apple TV+ streaming service that launches in the fall. The series reimagines a world in which the global space race against Soviet Union...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post For All Mankind, An Apple TV+ Alternate Timeline Series About an Ongoing Space Race With the USSR first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Humorous Art Project Features Tempting Food That Can Only Be Accessed ‘In Case of Emergency’
Freelance digital designer Ben Fearnley has created a rather humorous art project featuring tempting treats that can only be accessed “in case of emergency”. Fearnley stated that he wanted to juxtapose humor with the normally serious nature of such a phrase. ‘In Case Of Emergency’ is a self-initiated art project re-inventing everyday emergency equipment and...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Humorous Art Project Features Tempting Food That Can Only Be Accessed ‘In Case of Emergency’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Lucas the Spider’s Colorful Easter Easter Egg Hatches and Flies Away on a Pair of Magnificent Wings
On Easter Day, Lucas the Spider and his good friend the fly happily gathered up colorful eggs that they collected from all around the yard during their first unintentional Easter egg hunt. Included in this bounty was a very interesting specimen that was very shiny, colorful and, unbeknownst to them, alive. Just a few weeks...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Lucas the Spider’s Colorful Easter Easter Egg Hatches and Flies Away on a Pair of Magnificent Wings first appeared on Laughing Squid.
How to Make Godzilla Really Angry, A Brilliant Stop-Motion Etiquette Bumper for Alamo Drafthouse
Before every screening of Godzilla: King of the Monsters, the Alamo Draft House shows a brilliant stop-motion “etiquette” bumper that features a couple of Godzilla toys sitting up front at the theater watching a Godzilla toy acting out the film with another Godzilla toy and different monster toys. When the couple starts talking, the great...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post How to Make Godzilla Really Angry, A Brilliant Stop-Motion Etiquette Bumper for Alamo Drafthouse first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Scrappy Golden Retriever Figures Out How to Extract a Chew Toy Ring From a Tall Vertical Maze
Delta the golden retriever, a young assistant to Dog Scientist Albert, quite methodically figured out how to extract a chew toy ring from a vertical maze on her second attempt. On her first attempt, Delta grew impatient and whiny but after she had some time to think about her strategy, she performed the task with...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Scrappy Golden Retriever Figures Out How to Extract a Chew Toy Ring From a Tall Vertical Maze first appeared on Laughing Squid.
SyFy Host Explains the Difference Between Multiverse and Parallel Universe to Two Other Versions of Herself
SyFy Wire host Jackie Jennings invited two other versions of herself to help explain the difference between a multiverse and a parallel universe. When that didn’t prove fruitful, she turned to Avengers: Endgame and the trailer for Spider-Man: Far From Home. Essentially, a parallel universe is one entity with multiple timelines, while a multiverse contains...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post SyFy Host Explains the Difference Between Multiverse and Parallel Universe to Two Other Versions of Herself first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Tiny Baby Raccoon Hugs a Fluffy Plush Version of Himself After Being Rescued From the Side of the Road
While out driving one day a compassionate human named Eric found a baby raccoon on the side of the road. The tiny procyonid was left all alone after his mother was hit by a car. Luckily, Eric knew the human to Tito the Raccoon, who has a great deal of experience working with rescued animals,...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Tiny Baby Raccoon Hugs a Fluffy Plush Version of Himself After Being Rescued From the Side of the Road first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Stunning FPV Drone Footage Over the Jagged Black Mountains and Rocky Shores of Lofoten, Norway
FPV drone pilot Benoit “Fincky” Finck traveled from his home in Paris to the gorgeous town of Lofoten in Nordland, Norway where he captured absolutely stunning footage of the archipelago’s jagged black volcanic mountains and striking rocky shores. It wasn’t easy getting these shots, however, as Fincky and crew battled some awful weather after making...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Stunning FPV Drone Footage Over the Jagged Black Mountains and Rocky Shores of Lofoten, Norway first appeared on Laughing Squid.
How to Speak New York, A Handy Audio Guide for Proper Pronunciation of Locations In and Around NYC
The Data News Team at WNYC has compiled a wonderful audio guide entitled “How to Speak New York”, which offers the proper pronunciations of specific locations in and around the city as read by a number of different radio personalities. While some of the location names may seem obvious, it might not be as such...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post How to Speak New York, A Handy Audio Guide for Proper Pronunciation of Locations In and Around NYC first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Beastie Boys’ Ad-Rock and Mike D Discuss Their Epic 1994 Album in ‘Still Ill: 25 Years of Ill Communication’
In the short Amazon documentary “Still Ill: 25 Years of Ill Communication”, the legendary Ad-Rock (Adam Horovitz) and Mike D (Mike Diamond) fondly recall the history of the Beastie Boys. This conversation includes their humble beginnings in Brooklyn, their move to California, their skyrocketing fame, their commercial flops, the 25th anniversary of their iconic Ill...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Beastie Boys’ Ad-Rock and Mike D Discuss Their Epic 1994 Album in ‘Still Ill: 25 Years of Ill Communication’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Creative Balloon Destruction as Performance Art
Norwegian visual artist Jan Hakon Erichsen has embarked upon a unique challenge of finding the many different ways that balloons can be destroyed. Aptly entitled “The Destruction Diaries”, Erichsen films himself in various positions with a variety of sharp instruments that are either attached to him or sitting very nearby. The creativity in which Erichsen...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Creative Balloon Destruction as Performance Art first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Motion Designer Collaborates With Artists and Illustrators to Animate Their 36 Days of Type Projects
Albert Oriol, a motion designer from Barcelona contacted 36 artists and illustrators during 36 Days of Type and offered to animate their work for the project. Oriol compiled each of these amazing animations in alphabetical and numerical order into a single video. Oriol also separated out his collaboration with each artist on Instagram, giving full...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Motion Designer Collaborates With Artists and Illustrators to Animate Their 36 Days of Type Projects first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Children From Around the World Recreate the Lyrics to ‘Lean on Me’ Using Their Names in Clever Clothing Ad
In honor of International Children’s Day on June 9, 2019, Portuguese children’s clothing retailer Zippy created a clever ad campaign entitled “One Big Family”. For this campaign, they brought together 49 children from different parts of the world and recreated the lyrics from the classic Bill Withers song “Lean on Me” using the children’s names....Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Children From Around the World Recreate the Lyrics to ‘Lean on Me’ Using Their Names in Clever Clothing Ad first appeared on Laughing Squid.
The Significant Design Flaws of the Human Foot
Cheddar explains, through an ontogenic video essay, why the human foot features some significant design flaws. Early humans had feet similar to those of other primates, with opposable thumbs that allowed for easy tree climbing. As humans evolved to bipedalism, the distance between the thumb and the other toes became shorter, the legs became and...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post The Significant Design Flaws of the Human Foot first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Muppet Vikings Invade a Foreign Land While Singing a Rousing Cover of the Village People’s ‘In the Navy’
In a skit from the 524th episode of The Muppet Show in 1980, a determined boatful of Muppet Viking pigs announces their intentions to invade a foreign land with a rousing cover of the classic Village People song “In the Navy”. The figurehead dragon sitting on the bow of the ship also joins in with...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Muppet Vikings Invade a Foreign Land While Singing a Rousing Cover of the Village People’s ‘In the Navy’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
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Spotted on the bathroom door at Berg’n in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Whatever first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Mac Sabbath Announces the ‘American Cheese Tour 2019’ Across the US With Special Guest Okilly Dokilly
Mac Sabbath, the fast-food themed Black Sabbath heavy metal tribute band announced their “American Cheese Tour 2019” across the United States. The tour kicks off on July 16, 2019 in Tempe, Arizona. Quite appropriately, the band has invited Ned Flander-themed heavy “Nedal” neighborinos Okily Dokily to join them as they criss-cross the country. Also joining...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Mac Sabbath Announces the ‘American Cheese Tour 2019’ Across the US With Special Guest Okilly Dokilly first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Mind-Bending Compilation of Clever Optical Illusions
Visual artist Kevin Lustgarten created a fascinating compilation of his astounding optical illusions. While these mind-bending performances are created through digital means, they are executed so seamlessly that one wants to believe they’re real. Lustgarten stated that he wants people to enjoy what he does. Inspiring people to be curious and to find joy in...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Mind-Bending Compilation of Clever Optical Illusions first appeared on Laughing Squid.
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