Tuesday 23 October 2018

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 23rd October, 2018

23rd October, 2018.


Yep: it’s another day, another dollar … 

And another day thinking I should be watching Rosa, again.

That was one HELL of an impressive episode.

And one that’s seen a lot of discussion on Twitter.

Something I know for myself: having seen the reaction to my write up about it … 



It’s fascinating stuff to be part of … 

If you’ve read it, or commented … ?

Thank you!

~≈§≈~

Oh, JUST as a thought … ?

Apparently, there’s now more fast-food places on our streets.

As someone who’s over weight?

I agree, it’s bad.

The frightening research shows the more take-aways, the higher the obesity levels.

The problem IS … ?

Most of the ones around here are fairly cheap.

On my money … ?

A hot dinner that’s cheaper than a healthy sandwich … ?

Is an attractive option … 

~≈§≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga* and Debbi† putting in their answers: with both scoring five out of five.

Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the How To, License and video … 


Q1) The first use of aircraft during a war took place on 23rd October, 1911.   The plane was an observation craft, used by an Italian pilot: during a war between Italy and where?
Q2) French and American troops were killed on 23rd October, 1983.   After an explosion, where: Beirut, Cairo or Dubai?
Q3) 23rd October, 2012, saw the BBC complete the Digital switch-over: by stopping the broadcast of teletext.   Where: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales?
Q4) Protests against the Soviet Union took place: on 23rd October, 1956.   In which country?
Q5) Hungary declared itself a non-Communist republic: on 23rd October.   Of which year?
Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1) 22nd October, 1978, saw John Paul 2nd installed as Pope.   Who, in 2005, replied him?
A1) Benedict 16th: the first pope to retire for many years.
Q2) 22nd October, 794, saw Emperor Kanmu moved the Japanese capital to what was then called Heian-kyō.   Heian-kyō is now called what?
A2) Kyoto.
Q3) 22nd October, 1707, saw four British ships run aground, where: the Isla of Mann, the Isle of Wight or the Scilly Isles?
A3) The Scilly Isles.
Q4) The College of New Jersey was chartered: on 22nd October, 1746.   What’s that college now called?
A4) Princeton.
Q5) Finally … ?   Who was convicted of murder at the Old Bailey: on 22nd October, 1910?
A5) Dr Hawley Harvey Crippen.
Here’s a thought …
“But if I was sitting around, as the majority of actors and actresses are today for an acting role to come along, then I’d never work unless I did horror films and sex films.”
Diana Dors, 23 October 1931 – 4 May 1984.
And a song …


Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.

Have a good day.







*        Oh, I’m planning a good old fashioned siesta, at some point, Olga: my head would be yawned off if I didn’t … !   (As you can tell?   Rosa’s had a lot of reaction …)

†        Rosa’s strong stuff, Debbi: I’m still thinking it’s possibly the best episode of New Doctor Who ever made ….  As strong as Rosa is, Arachnids in the UK looks like it’ll focus on Yas, which is about time.   (Spiders, again … wouldn’t be the first tome the show’s looked at spiders …)


2 comments:

Olga said...

Q1) Turkey
Q2) Beirut
Q3) Northern Ireland
Q4) Hungary
Q5) 1989

Yes, I checked the comments on Rosa. Most are very positive although some people do not seem to appreciate what they see as the historical lesson (and others complain it is not historically accurate). Anything that brings those issues to the attention of people and the new generations, should be a good thing.

Debbi said...

It was a darn good episode. I hate the racism of that particular place and era. And the fact that it persists in some circles.

I thought the story was well-told without being preachy. Much. :)

1. Turkey
2. Beirut
3. Northern Ireland
4. Hungary
5. 1989

The subtext of Trump-ism in the episode was (to me, at least) unmistakable.

I have a movie review of "The King's Speech" coming up on Thursday, FYI! :)

Thanks for embedding the link to my website, BTW! :)