Laughing Squid Blog Posts - 2017-12-05

Art, Culture and Technology Can't see images? [Click here...](.vBmqTNssLhqyxOOOc4BifdlzSRDwMYep1xNEuhPNLj0) [Laughing Squid](.zYrsaJXdW1kptanYn7n0SMLJrWeV4ewMl2BZ9rtpzJo) [Laughing Squid](.ZzKH6UHhT9bKq-9U6wPbm02rhRl11ae5J8WOQm53MPM) [A New Lighter Skirt With Brighter Twinkling LEDs to Ensure the Stars Will Be Out Whenever It’s Worn](.mf7tf6Zlmw89d7AOd4DxHyAdM6iMb3jXeFo31cXVMPA) .xlfbNwEzlM1CxkW0YWjHTyX9mU71zaVpplzEcJTVdxw In September 2016, we wrote about the Twinkling Stars Skirt by ThinkGeek a wonderful piece of clothing that ensures the stars will be out whenever it’s being worn. Since that time, this sparkly skirt has undergone some improvements to make it lighter and easier to wear They’ve replaced the long string of lights with LED wire mesh and built a smaller battery box that can be more easily hidden. This skirt will put a twinkle in your step. Equipped with tiny LEDs, this skirt shines when you ... [Read Blog Post](.UKfeX4qpUVe_cDq2b7d5I5V1sC_P5YBz7mk_0sL4J-M) [Rob Scallon Rocks Out Respectably on a Tiny Toy Guitar That He Purchased From the Dollar Tree Store](.JImN4nWdW2ATz45bMMOWs_VPb-X4YnbHMiwgvoiocKE) .DWEIdwgVbwRcB2uh28DgvchN4tYiAKpN9EBHgub-qlA The very talented and adventurous musician Rob Scallon went to his local Dollar Tree, purchased a tiny, toy guitar, hooked it up to some electronics and rocked out rather respectably on an original heavy metal song that featured the distinctly tinkly sounds of the tiny toy axe. Rocking out on a budget. I figured this "$1 Guitar Song' would end up being a total mess. But it's actually kinda cool at parts. Really puts into perspective how much the bass/drums carry a heavy ... [Read Blog Post](.7DsOfVHBRJ0COfnuiXTpZ4sQukUbi7mOTbxLqvjtwL8) [A Dallas Fire Truck Smoothly Drifts Across Four Lanes of Rush Hour Traffic Using Rear Axle Steering](.XmxCtCmJOBgx6KGMgqHGO_FCe5d76h2JD2Cg8YYWi-Q) .G_YTfw9Tv-65CkUTQMGnC9mwe9WrPZC9kyj49k2fklA A trucker caught dashcam footage of a fire truck smoothly drifting across four lanes of rush hour traffic on a Dallas, Texas highway while responding to an emergency. The rear axle steering of the truck allowed the back end to remain straight forward down the road, while the front cut across to the far left lane. A Nerve-Wracking Video of a Worker in a Moving Truck Expertly Placing Lane Markers by Hand on the Golden Gate BridgeA ‘Road Zipper’ Truck Moving 1500-Pound Median Barriers on ... [Read Blog Post](.Y1Wx5IwiXT03kR42k84Eob7Sz1XFEtIo_OK6oylPYE4) [Pepperoni and Bacon Being Sliced at Extremely High Speeds With Rotating Blade Slicer](.xAp8ab-zD_6pvz5OtegVCM8cM8o58kCL6byvzhJKmqY) .gmexxjmpxGw91WI49re1dBbNyshKaQ3v7Fn_bHf5UPM Textor posted footage of their TS700 Involute Blade Slicer slicing bulk amounts of pepperoni and bacon at extremely high speeds. The rotating blade can easily cut through meats, up to 17 inches wide, at speeds of up to 2000 RPM. Capable of delivering high volumes of perfect meat and cheese slices in a wide variety of on-weight presentations, the TS700 is as simple to operate, as it is to clean. The TS700 will help you increase throughput and yields, while simultaneously reducing product ... [Read Blog Post](.8iqcg5xBviaxSqwgfjNEgvck_3uq-uwN7bRPnicCcuE) [A Tidy Little Octopus Tosses Out the Trash After Thoroughly Enjoying a Nice Seafood Dinner](.L2o8gCT_6f04mhn-prYitWg3D0UI330QwfOFb1r512Q) .aXWlwOd_L-7KbasQyz3oXgTbjhcl7Q67eGw3ml9-CRQ While diving off the coast of Phuket, Thailand, a videographer with a sharp eye caught the amazing sight of an octopus emerging from a hole in the ocean floor and tossing away a crab shell with some force. The tidy little octopus had thoroughly enjoyed the contents of that shell earlier and seemingly wanted to keep the place free and clear of any clutter. Determined Octopus Walks an Empty Coconut Shell Across the Ocean FloorBeautiful Underwater Footage Showcasing How Perfectly an ... [Read Blog Post](.gaM4z32PxZ68e4DIm_qVlTmV5ZR764S4qzxifu1iulE) [The Physiological Causes and Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders Explained via a Colorful Animation](.belSeV28ecqzirTmNvGS84b7FDY8eQkHqR7o1zSgTcE) .3-pKwZ7GpbYuIRa9cLgZ0gdGv6ueqCtzee7qZ2IeUao Life Noggin narrator Pat Graziosi aka Blocko posits the question “Could You Actually Have An Anxiety Disorder?” and proceeds to explain via colorful animation, the causes of anxiety, the different forms of anxiety, the difference in brain chemistry for those who suffer from anxiety, how to relieve the symptoms of anxiety and how anxiety is tied to the innate “fight or flight” response in the brain. There is science backing up these diseases, so telling someone to relax or let it go can be ... [Read Blog Post](.XJig59EXOGDcIFC15O2wjPnTpQSQN-mIETI7Hl_MFqQ) [Stop Motion Animation of a Man Building Kylo Ren’s LEGO Star Wars TIE Fighter With Force Powers](.IgPyEztpi_gZE4tk8p4xO01kg1eoPe01-AinNaQWUxc) .qAmkJ-suJ7KY5YuaYFkiu_-ix1U30BEDn1lKXHn-1YM In honor of Star Wars: The Last Jedi hitting theaters on December 15th, Joey Shanks of Shanks FX created a fascinating stop motion animation of a man using force powers to build a LEGO version of Kylo Ren‘s deadly TIE fighter spacecraft. ‘Shanks FX’ Recreates the Millennium Falcon Scene From ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Using Stop-Motion AnimationLEGO Stop-Motion Animated Re-Creation of the ‘Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens’ Teaser TrailerColin Furze Builds a Life-Size Model ... [Read Blog Post](.I-UxzEIhtpkxNzlhrCmMp6nb6Py2DbE9EeHDvZjUd5E) [An Extremely Friendly Galapágos Pelican Hilariously Invades the Tent of a BBC ‘Blue Planet II’ Director](.gyogmQh-sx_88Ez0Wt612RxwpgJ4ENg33HPRkCcdaok) .9Ic2ouY68eiB2XGMndqfmWuBIV2QFwlyR5rPELbvUSM While on location in the Galapágos Islands for BBC Earth’s Blue Planet II, Rachel, one of the show’s directors, found out how friendly the area wildlife can be when a pelican showed up at her tent and refused to leave. No matter what Rachel did to try and shoo the bird away, the mischievously stubborn pelican stood ground and even crossed the threshold. After having enough of the bird, Butler wisely zipped up her tent and bid the pesky pelican goodbye. Pelican Invades Tent In The ... [Read Blog Post](.m2DuYJTdSEnKbr6XCEUtx_ePOypZE8YUhW8eAyggIok) [A Moving Mashup of Movie Trailers From 2017 Featuring Over 230 Films](.rj_KDKi5q27IFx54TaiKdEj4a5jMsIuvtvaUxzW2XQM) .cBJrzl-lwqVbIhQgZe-34Q_l7Zz26Gb3W1jBia3FGGY Los Angeles freelance trailer editor Clark Zhu created a moving mashup of movie trailers from 2017 featuring over 230 different films. submitted via Laughing Squid Tips A 2017 Movie Trailer Mashup Featuring 231 FilmsA Trailer for Disney’s 1991 Film Beauty and the Beast Made in the Style of the 2017 Live Action RebootA Mashup Movie Trailer Mixing Footage From ‘Honey, I Blew Up the Kid’ With Audio From ‘Godzilla’ [Read Blog Post](.8tPsEHoAqFu6UQYdkYcSZQBv3oUlsjWke7eg0mvSU_I) [Cookie Monster Raps Along to ‘Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check’ by Busta Rhymes in Amusing Mashup](.ay__tBeGT_1t6NQcqM9Oqcyjirxiy-PkcQCfYu3xcKU) .ya465SnqpXT1yJDnQPZ9Ygd5jmAL2g2WhDl8-XfHMas Cookie Monster raps along to the song “Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check” by Busta Rhymes, with help from the Sesame Street gang, in an amusing mashup by Adam Schleichkorn (a.k.a. “Mylo the Cat“). Here is the original music video. ‘Gimmie Some More… Cookies!’, A Mashup of Cookie Monster Performing the Busta Rhymes Song ‘Gimme Some More’Grover, Elmo, Cookie Monster & Telly From Sesame Street Perform ‘Tha Crossroads’ by Bone Thugs-n-HarmonySesame Fighter, When Sesame Street Meets Street ... [Read Blog Post](.194yS13XelAjUcdTYCGim5Yo2awaR3XnhW_j_NX-Zc4) [See More Laughing Squid Blog Posts](.Qn4fYrJx0RZVQXCOjZoETaDyaBZ4DBMjFFr2sEyZz4U) [Facebook](.C-5cSTdLnDoUjeT7funEtMu00mBiHEPxbGjU2A1O8wQ) [Twitter](.V53bNWEVdZIdmYtvoOHvKFJ_gGVCdkRucBETHiouxFQ) [Tumblr](.jD5NpBZjYuCyI1eS_G4-zJhNbyPzAfxJz36GrsF81Y4) [Rss](.iOF6t3mDHARCcjlyCH4csK4LAfd7TuzwsEDUJfnWlCk) Laughing Squid Hosting Laughing Squid also offers [web hosting services](.nuca5C4c4Y_B_klkN6uB1GMvHIYPJq7Y1finXE4jbRo) with a focus on hosting WordPress blogs. 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