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A Lonely Man Mourns the Loss of Drinking Tea With His Troll Friend in the Touching Animation ‘Forget Me Not’
The touching animation “Forget Me Not” by students at the Animation Workshop/VIA University College tells the story of a lonely man who lives deep in a forest. Every day, this man enjoys a cup of tea with a troll who perches his giant body outside of the man’s house. One day, the troll sees a...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Lonely Man Mourns the Loss of Drinking Tea With His Troll Friend in the Touching Animation ‘Forget Me Not’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
The Distinct Flavor Notes of Hennessy X.O. Cognac Are Brought to Life in ‘The Seven Worlds’ by Ridley Scott
In the surreal, interpretative short film “The Seven Worlds” by renowned director Ridley Scott, the distinctive flavor notes of Hennessy X.O. cognac, are creatively visualized as precious elements carefully mined from seven different planets. When these elements are combined, the distinctive flavor of the distilled brandy comes through. The Seven Worlds are creative interpretations of...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post The Distinct Flavor Notes of Hennessy X.O. Cognac Are Brought to Life in ‘The Seven Worlds’ by Ridley Scott first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Insightful Interactive Map Showing How Short Wordless Vocal Bursts Can Express a Wide Range of Emotions
(larger) Researchers Alan S. Cowen, Hilary Anger Elfenbein, Petri Laukka and Dacher Keltner have created a fascinating interactive map that visualizes how short, wordless vocal bursts can express an array of 24 different emotions. The information for this fascinating chart comes from an incredibly insightful collaborative paper that was published through the American Psychological Association....Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Insightful Interactive Map Showing How Short Wordless Vocal Bursts Can Express a Wide Range of Emotions first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Musician Demonstrates 40 Different Bass Techniques In a Continuous Solo Without Missing a Beat
Musician Nathan Navarro demonstrates an amazing 40 different bass techniques in a continuous solo without missing a single beat, even when a random hand reaches out for an assist. . 40 Techniques in One Bass Solo! I’m thinking about making lessons for each of these. Thanks Chip Beale! Related Laughing Squid PostsTalented Musician Demonstrates Thirty...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Musician Demonstrates 40 Different Bass Techniques In a Continuous Solo Without Missing a Beat first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Every Time ‘The Force’ is Mentioned in Star Wars Films
Star Wars Kids counts how many times “The Force” is mentioned in Star Wars movies. The Force is an an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us; it binds the galaxy together. And it’s discussed a lot! Find out how many times the Force, the source of power for...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Every Time ‘The Force’ is Mentioned in Star Wars Films first appeared on Laughing Squid.
And the Oscar Goes To…
And the Oscar goes to…movie I’ve never heard of. via Miss Cellania Related Laughing Squid PostsBootmobile vs. WienermobileGoogle Map Showing Locations & Events From CloverfieldA Young Coder Blindly Falls for a Beautiful Female Robot in the Intense Second Official Trailer for ‘Ex Machina’Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post And the Oscar Goes To… first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Son Hilariously Documents His Father’s Obsession With Building an Arsenal of Facebook Memes
Filmmaker Dylan LeVine hilariously documented his birthday candle-phobic father Vincent‘s obsession with Facebook and in particular, his overwhelming need to build an arsenal of memes, just in case. The elder LeVine shared how he researched and alphabetized every meme to ensure a full state of readiness should an argument ensue, until it became all he...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Son Hilariously Documents His Father’s Obsession With Building an Arsenal of Facebook Memes first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Footage of Canadian Weatherman Percy Saltzman Drawing the Forecast Onto a Chalkboard Map in 1967
CBC archival footage from 1967 shows renowned Canadian weatherman Percy Saltzman impressively drawing a rather intricate low pressure weather pattern onto a chalkboard map while he explained the weather patterns in great detail. In this clip from 1967, CBC Weatherman Percy Saltzman chalks up the day’s weather map that’s lousy with lows. Related Laughing Squid...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Footage of Canadian Weatherman Percy Saltzman Drawing the Forecast Onto a Chalkboard Map in 1967 first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Swimming With Gentle Giant Whale Sharks as They Feed off Isla Mujeres, Mexico on the Yucatan Peninsula
In the gorgeous underwater mini-documentary “There Be Giants”, British filmmaker Simon Spear captured footage of the incredible bounty of life that lies beneath the waters of Isla Mujeres, Mexico. One such visitor to this municipality on the Yucatan peninsula is the whale shark, the largest non-cetacean animal in the world. Despite their enormous size, however,...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Swimming With Gentle Giant Whale Sharks as They Feed off Isla Mujeres, Mexico on the Yucatan Peninsula first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Beautiful Glass Flower Mosaics Adorn the Walls of Newly Remodeled 28th Street Subway Station in NYC
When the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) decided to remodel the 28th Street Lexington Avenue subway station, they tapped artist Nancy Blum to create a visually welcome environment for daily commuters of the 6 train. Blume responded with “Roaming Underfoot”, a beautiful series of glass mosaics of local flowers that adorn the walls. The mosaics include...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Beautiful Glass Flower Mosaics Adorn the Walls of Newly Remodeled 28th Street Subway Station in NYC first appeared on Laughing Squid.
How Random @#*%!$ Characters (Grawlixes) Became Common Censor-Avoiding Replacements for Profanity
In a @#*%!$ interesting Vox video essay, correspondent Phil Edwards explains how random keyboard symbols entered the common lexicon as acceptable substitutes for profanity. The origins lie with early comics at the turn of the twentieth century. By the mid-century, the practice had become so popular that in 1964, cartoonist Mort Walker humorously gave this...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post How Random @#*%!$ Characters (Grawlixes) Became Common Censor-Avoiding Replacements for Profanity first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Creative Child Contacts Father at Work Through Video Doorbell to Ask for Help Finding the Kids TV Channel
A really cute and creative child called “Babie Gracie” was sent home alone with the instructions to watch the kids channel on television while mom was across the street. Not knowing how to find this specific channel, the child cleverly contacted the father at work through the Ring video doorbell to ask for some assistance....Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Creative Child Contacts Father at Work Through Video Doorbell to Ask for Help Finding the Kids TV Channel first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Famed Author Waxes Philosophically About Life at 97
“Being 97” by Andrew Hasse of Futuremagic is a short, somewhat heartbreaking film about Dr. Herbert Fingarette, renowned author, philosopher and emeritus professor of philosophy at the University of California Santa Barbara, who, at the age of 97, began questioning the purpose of his existence. In asking these questions, Finagrette examined what he’d written in...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Famed Author Waxes Philosophically About Life at 97 first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Rivers Cuomo Is an Eerie Mister Rogers in the Music Video for the New Weezer Song ‘High as a Kite’
In the music video for the newly released Weezer song “High as a Kite”, frontman Rivers Cuomo dressed up as a Mister Rogers lookalike and joined the rest of the band who were dressed up as the ancillary characters from the Neighborhood. They performed in front of a live audience of parents and children who...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Rivers Cuomo Is an Eerie Mister Rogers in the Music Video for the New Weezer Song ‘High as a Kite’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
The Top 15 Global Brands Ranked Annually From 2000 Through 2018 in Order of Determined Valuation
Interbrand, an international strategic consultancy business, has put together a fascinating article and accompanying video that shows the 15 most global brands ranked annually from 2000 through 2018 in order of determined value. The brands that met the criteria for inclusion were assessed on an annual basis using a combination of relevant factors. These requirements—that...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post The Top 15 Global Brands Ranked Annually From 2000 Through 2018 in Order of Determined Valuation first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Taron Egerton Embodies the Fantastically Costumed Essence of Elton John in the ‘Rocketman’ Biopic Trailer
We previously wrote about the upcoming biopic Rocketman, which chronicles the fantastically constumed, wonderfully decadent early years of Sir Elton John and his skyrocketing career. Paramount Pictures has released a colorful trailer for the film which comes out on May 31, 2019. ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the uncensored human story of Elton...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Taron Egerton Embodies the Fantastically Costumed Essence of Elton John in the ‘Rocketman’ Biopic Trailer first appeared on Laughing Squid.
How Buzzcocks Invented the Pop-Punk Musical Genre With Their 1979 Song ‘Ever Fallen In Love’
Music essayist Trash Theory takes a look at Buzzcocks song “ Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve)?, noting that while the band is pure punk rock and the song has punk roots, it also has a universal appeal that’s more closely associated with pop music, the very first of its kind. When people...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post How Buzzcocks Invented the Pop-Punk Musical Genre With Their 1979 Song ‘Ever Fallen In Love’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Fantastic High-Speed Image of a Restored 1972 Lamborghini Miura Disintegrating Piece by Piece
Swiss photographer Fabian Oefner (previously) captured high-speed photos of a stunning 1972 Lamborghini Miura that appeared to be disintegrating, piece by piece. The vehicle was actually being restored, which gave Oefner access to every aspect of the equipment. The result is a fantastic, immersive image that was a couple of years in the making. For...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Fantastic High-Speed Image of a Restored 1972 Lamborghini Miura Disintegrating Piece by Piece first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Bewildered Man Finds Himself Inside a Life He Doesn’t Recognize in the Trailer for ‘The Twilight Zone’ Reboot
In a tense preview trailer for the upcoming reboot of the original groundbreaking series The Twilight Zone on CBS All Access, a bewildered man (Adam Scott) finds himself inside a future he doesn’t recognize and desperately wants to rewind back to the start. Sanaa Lathan, Tracy Morgan and host Jordan Peele all appear as well....Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Bewildered Man Finds Himself Inside a Life He Doesn’t Recognize in the Trailer for ‘The Twilight Zone’ Reboot first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Frisky Goldendoodle Puppy and Playful Deer Gleefully Chase Each Other Around Snowy Ohio Backyard
A wonderfully energetic Goldendoodle puppy named Bella and a very playful deer gleefully chased each other around a snowy backyard in Ohio. According to Bella‘s human James Kolar, the frisky puppy very much wanted to play with three deer who appeared earlier, but only one reciprocated after the other two had left. Bella had so...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Frisky Goldendoodle Puppy and Playful Deer Gleefully Chase Each Other Around Snowy Ohio Backyard first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Musician Marc Martel Performs a Pitch-Perfect Cover of the Complicated Classic Queen Song ‘Killer Queen’
Musician Marc Martel, whose voice so resembles Freddie Mercury’s legendary sound that it was used in the film Bohemian Rhapsody, performed an absolute pitch-perfect cover of the classic, musically complicated Queen song “Killer Queen”. This song made the most of Mercury’s incredible range with brilliant chord and key changes. Martel tackles it alll with expert...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Musician Marc Martel Performs a Pitch-Perfect Cover of the Complicated Classic Queen Song ‘Killer Queen’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Handy Pump That Dispenses Peanut Butter From a Jar
Inventor Andrew Scherer has created The Peanut Butter Pump, a very handy pump that dispenses peanut butter straight from the jar. The clever design of this screw-on pump replaces the top of a standard 40-ounce jar of any type of smooth or crunchy nut butter and the suction created cleans the jar as it dispenses....Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Handy Pump That Dispenses Peanut Butter From a Jar first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Three Cooks With Three Levels of Skill Prepare Macaroni and Cheese For a Food Scientist to Review
In a mouthwatering episode of the Epicurious series Four Levels, three different cooks at three different levels of expertise and skill ranging from amateur to home cook to professional, prepared their own version of macaroni and cheese. Food scientist Rose Trout of Drexel University stepped at the end to assess the ingredients, the preparation methods,...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Three Cooks With Three Levels of Skill Prepare Macaroni and Cheese For a Food Scientist to Review first appeared on Laughing Squid.
How Hong Kong Was Handed Over to the Chinese Government After 99 Years of British Rule
At midnight July 1, 1997, the British government officially handed over the city of Hong Kong to the Chinese government per the expiration of a 99-year lease on the land. Sam from Wendover Productions explains through animation by Josh Sherrington and Elise Heersink how the city and its people prepared for this change in terms...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post How Hong Kong Was Handed Over to the Chinese Government After 99 Years of British Rule first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Legal Expert Breaks Down the Multitude of Laws Broken in ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’
Attorney Devin Stone of the video series LegalEagle quite humorously breaks down the multitude of laws that are brazenly broken in the classic 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The sharp-eyed lawyer points out violations of the Federal Labor Standards Act with Charlie’s employment at the beginning of the film. Stone then moves...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Legal Expert Breaks Down the Multitude of Laws Broken in ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Book Featuring the Unique Cat Ladders Residents of Bern, Switzerland Attach to the Exterior of Their Homes
Swiss graphic designer Brigitte Schuster has published Swiss Cat Ladders, a wonderful book exploring the unique cat ladders that the residents of Bern, Switzerland attach the exterior of their homes. These ladders come in many different styles and forms, mostly coordinating with the style of the residence. The book is available for pre-order and will...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Book Featuring the Unique Cat Ladders Residents of Bern, Switzerland Attach to the Exterior of Their Homes first appeared on Laughing Squid.
True Facts About the Lemur by Ze Frank
Ze Frank hilariously narrates a series of true facts about the lemur, an adorable endangered primative primate that lives on the island of Madagascar. You can symbolically adopt a lemur, a species that is threatened with extinction, through the Duke Lemur Center, which will help with their conservation efforts. Related Laughing Squid PostsTrue Facts About...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post True Facts About the Lemur by Ze Frank first appeared on Laughing Squid.
What It Looks Like to Be Buried in Snow and Then Found by a Highly Trained Search and Rescue Dog
Mountain Search and Rescue Dog Association England posted a fascinating training video that shows a first-person point-of-view what it looks like to be located by a highly trained search and rescue dog after being buried in the snow. A beautiful four-year-old border collie named Flo was the star of the show. Ever wondered what it...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post What It Looks Like to Be Buried in Snow and Then Found by a Highly Trained Search and Rescue Dog first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Clever Cat Removes Wooden Stick From the Sliding Glass Door When His Beloved Human Gets Locked Out
My sister accidentally locked me out of the house so I went to check if the back door was unlocked and this happened pic.twitter.com/2zkjeyFJk5 — Gabby Tropea (@gabbytropea) February 18, 2019 When model Gabby Tropea accidentally got locked out of the house, she knocked at the back door in order to get the attention of...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Clever Cat Removes Wooden Stick From the Sliding Glass Door When His Beloved Human Gets Locked Out first appeared on Laughing Squid.
An Intriguing Look at the Microbes That Make Cheese
Alessandra Potenza of Verge Science spoke with microbiologists Jeanne Garbarino, Ph.D. and Odaelys Walwyn of The Rockefeller University in New York City to explore exactly which microbes are responsible for making cheese and what their DNA looks like. For the past few years, Garbarino, Walwyn and other researchers were taking samples from the developing rind...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post An Intriguing Look at the Microbes That Make Cheese first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Animators Behind ‘Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse’ Talk About Prioritizing Believability Over Perfection
In an illuminative behind-the-scenes video, the talented animators of the uniquely illustrated Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse talk about how they agreed to embrace and prioritize the imperfect believability of the characters over the perfection of computer-generated images. “It’s not just the computer, it’s the hand of the artist in there as well.” Join the filmmakers...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Animators Behind ‘Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse’ Talk About Prioritizing Believability Over Perfection first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Compassionate Brazilian Artist Turns Used Tires Into Customized Beds For Homeless Cats and Dogs
Brazilian artist Amarildo Silva of Caominhas Pets creates roomy customized beds for homeless cats and dogs in his hometown of Campina Grande. These colorful beds are created from repurposed tires that have been found in the street. As of this date, Silva has created over 1500 beds from over 6,000 tires that would otherwise be...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Compassionate Brazilian Artist Turns Used Tires Into Customized Beds For Homeless Cats and Dogs first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Helpful Shepherd Dog Cleans a Baby Lamb’s Face
A beautiful Australian shepherd dog named Riley at the Buckwheat Bridge Farm in New York’s Hudson Valley, quite considerately licked clean the sweet face of an adorable baby lamb in her charge. submitted via Laughing Squid Tips Related Laughing Squid PostsArtist Turns Her Black German Shepherd Into an Adorable Skeleton Dog With White Non-Toxic Face...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Helpful Shepherd Dog Cleans a Baby Lamb’s Face first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Musician Simultaneously Plays Lead, Rhythm and Bass of ‘Another One Bites the Dust’ on Harp Guitar
Musician Jamie Dupuis perched himself upon a boulder and performed an amazing cover of the Queen classic “Another One Bites the Dust” on his wonderfully unique harp guitar. Due to the nature of the instrument and his immense talent, Dupuis seamlessly played the lead, the rhythm and the bassline all at the same time. Related...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Musician Simultaneously Plays Lead, Rhythm and Bass of ‘Another One Bites the Dust’ on Harp Guitar first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Wonderful Photos of Stray Cats Poking Their Little Heads Out of Drain Pipe Holes in the Street
Nyankichi Rojiupa, a compassionate photographer in Japan, captures wonderful photos of the stray cats who play around a drain pipe in the street. A number of these photos show these playful kitties poking their little heads out of holes in the street. And a few photos show some of them poking their adorable little bottoms...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Wonderful Photos of Stray Cats Poking Their Little Heads Out of Drain Pipe Holes in the Street first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Food Meets Sports in an Entertaining 3D Animation
Reactiv, a motion design and visual effects house in Toronto, Canada, has created “Food Play”, a cleverly entertaining 3D animation in which food meets sports, with hilarious results. Food Play is the joyful & experimental juxtaposition of food & sports. We created it because we love to play, and we love to eat. via The...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Food Meets Sports in an Entertaining 3D Animation first appeared on Laughing Squid.
The Challenges of Building Neuschwanstein, Bavarian King Ludwig II’s Fantastical Mountaintop Castle
The construction focused video series The B1M takes a look at Neuschwanstein, the fantastical mountaintop castle that King Ludwig II of Bavaria wanted to be built in his honor. The location was extremely challenging, as a road first had to be built before supplies could get up the mountain and the King kept making random...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post The Challenges of Building Neuschwanstein, Bavarian King Ludwig II’s Fantastical Mountaintop Castle first appeared on Laughing Squid.
50 People From the 50 Different States in the United States Share the Worst Thing About Where They Live
In a rather revealing episode of the Condé Nast Traveler series Culturally Speaking, 50 people from the 50 different states within the USA share the worst thing about where they live. Many of the complaints were about the weather, traffic, poverty, location, public, racism/bigotry and even a bit of politics. Related Laughing Squid PostsHow 50...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post 50 People From the 50 Different States in the United States Share the Worst Thing About Where They Live first appeared on Laughing Squid.
The Skulls of Your Enemies
The Skulls of Your Enemies and many other wonderful fake toys by Obvious Plant will be available at Obvious Plant’s Museum of Toys popup exhibit in Los Angeles, which runs March 1st to 17th. Obvious Plant’s Museum of Toys is a pop-up exhibit that walks visitors through an alternate history of toys. In this alternate...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post The Skulls of Your Enemies first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Inigo Montoya’s Guide to Networking Success
Inigo Montoya from The Princess Bride provides some insightful tips on how to succeed at networking. Thanks Chip Beale! Related Laughing Squid PostsHello My Name Is Inigo MontoyaMandy Patinkin Reprises Famous Line from ‘Princess Bride’ With Driver During In-Car InterviewMy Name Is Idaho Montoya, You Peeled My FatherFollow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Inigo Montoya’s Guide to Networking Success first appeared on Laughing Squid.
98 Colorful Singing Puppets Teach Children How to Be Kind to Others in a Wonderful Video Series by Cheerios
As part of their Good Goes Round campaign, Cheerios partnered with design house 72andSunny, director Jonny Kelly of Nexus Studios, illustrators Nous Vous and model-maker Andy Gent (Isle of Dogs) to create Right on Tracks. The series features amusing songs by Walter Martin and colorful videos with 98 charming puppets who teach children about situations...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post 98 Colorful Singing Puppets Teach Children How to Be Kind to Others in a Wonderful Video Series by Cheerios first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Former TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport Being Turned Into Lavish 1962 Retro Hotel With an Enormous Lobby
The futuristic former TWA Flight Center designed by Eero Saarinen has sat empty at John F. Kennedy airport since the airline shut down in 2001. This beautiful structure was completely abandoned for years, but in 2016, it was announced that MCR Development would break ground to build a lavish hotel with the largest lobby in...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Former TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport Being Turned Into Lavish 1962 Retro Hotel With an Enormous Lobby first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Man Hilariously Autotunes His Cat’s Persistent Meow
Photographer and Disney feature animation layout artist Joaquin Baldwin grew a bit frustrated with his rather vociferous and very persistent Bengal cat Elton. Rather than doing anything rash however, Baldwin instead put his design skills to use and hilariously autotuned Elton’s meow with the Voloco pitch correction and real-time voice-processing app. The results are quite...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Man Hilariously Autotunes His Cat’s Persistent Meow first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Spider-Ham Refuses to Let a Mad Scientist Ruin His Meal in an ‘Into the Spider-Verse’ Blu-Ray Bonus Short
In a bonus short for the release of Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse on Blu-ray (March 19, 2019) and digital (February 26, 2019), Spider-Ham (Peter Porker), hilariously voiced by John Mulaney, was in the midst of enjoying an all-beef hot dog, when he wound up in the nefarious clutches of a mad lobster scientist. The porcine...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Spider-Ham Refuses to Let a Mad Scientist Ruin His Meal in an ‘Into the Spider-Verse’ Blu-Ray Bonus Short first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Incredible Footage of Rage Against the Machine Performing at Berkeley Square in November 1992
On November 7, 1992, a really passionate Rage Against the Machine performed an incredible show at Berkeley Square in Berkeley, California. This powerful set included some of their now iconic songs such as “Bombtrack”, “Fistful Of Steel”, “Wake Up”, “Settle For Nothing” , “Killing In The Name”, “Bullet In The Head” and “Freedom”. Commenter Mike4Metal...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Incredible Footage of Rage Against the Machine Performing at Berkeley Square in November 1992 first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Uniquely Choreographed Accordion Orchestra Cover of the Michael Jackson Song ‘Billie Jean’
In 2018, the Orkestar harmonika (Accordion Orchestra) of the JU Niža Muzička Ŝkola in Prijedor, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, performed a wonderfully unique cover of the classic Michael Jackson song “Billie Jean”. The musicians also kept in step with the choreography as they played from behind dark sunglasses. This performance earned the orchestra an...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Uniquely Choreographed Accordion Orchestra Cover of the Michael Jackson Song ‘Billie Jean’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Observant Cat Watches Commuters Scan Their Passes
An observant, stray calico cat who fit perfectly into a curved ticket gate at a station in Tel Aviv, Israel, watched intently as commuters attempted to scan their train passes to get through. Surprisingly, not many people paid attention to the cat nor did they eve notice that she was there. Creative director Dan Kashani,...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Observant Cat Watches Commuters Scan Their Passes first appeared on Laughing Squid.
‘Black Panther’ Soundtrack Composer Talks About Going to Africa to Create the Oscar Winning Score
Music writer Jon Burlingame sat down with Ludwig Göransson, the talented composer behind the beautiful, Oscar-winning soundtrack for Black Panther. Göransson spoke about his longtime friendship with director Ryan Coogler, how they met and how they stayed in touch over the years. When Coogler tapped Göransson to compose the soundtrack, he traveled to Senegal in...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post ‘Black Panther’ Soundtrack Composer Talks About Going to Africa to Create the Oscar Winning Score first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Bustling Traffic Circle Deconstructs Into 3D Layered Stacks in the Hypnotic Drone Animation ‘Luftraum’
Experimental filmmaker Dirk Koy has created “Luftraum”, a mesmerizing 3D drone animation that shows a bustling traffic circle as it deconstructs itself. The road breaks into smaller pieces that lay one atop the other, stacking so high that they reform into the original singular shape. via Vimeo Staff Picks Related Laughing Squid Posts3D Robotics Announces...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Bustling Traffic Circle Deconstructs Into 3D Layered Stacks in the Hypnotic Drone Animation ‘Luftraum’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
How an Antiquated Danish Law Keeps the Country Lagging Behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
In a ticking episode of Things You Might Not Know, host Tom Scott visits the island town of Gudhjem, Denmark to explain why the Nordic country continually lags by fractions of a second behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Scott spoke with meteorologist Mikkel Schou Nielsen, who explained why this occurs and why antiquated law prevents...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post How an Antiquated Danish Law Keeps the Country Lagging Behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) first appeared on Laughing Squid.
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