Wednesday 22 April 2020

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 22nd April, 2020.

22nd April, 2020.


I just had to blog, last night.

Frankly?   Using the laptop to do so.

So, without an intro video, I managed to put up a list of what I think are the best love songs ever put to plastic.


Make of them, what you will … !

~≈†≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Trevor*, Olga† and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with all three scoring ten out of ten.

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

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

Q1) 22nd April, 1950, saw the birth of critic, Jancis Robinson.   What kind of critic is she: a book critic, theatre critic or wine critic?
Q2) 22nd April, 2017, saw the death of actress, Erin Moran.   Which character did she play in Happy Days?
Q3) 22nd April, 1444, saw the birth of Elizabeth of York.   Elizabeth was Duchess of where: Sussex, Suffolk or Surrey?
Q4) 22nd April, 1500, saw Pedro Álvares Cabral land in what’s now where: Argentina, Brazil or Chile?
Q5) Finally … ?   The Paris Agreement was signed on 22nd April, 2016.   What was it design to tackle: global warming, human trafficking or prostitution?
Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1) The city of Bangkok was formally founded on 21st April: of which year?
A1) 1782.
Q2) It is the capital of, and largest city in, which Asian nation?
A2) Thailand.
Q3) That nation has also been known as which S?
A3) Siam.
Q4) What was it called when it was founded: Krung Thep, Rattanakosin or Ratonastick?
Q5) What is Bangkok called, in its country’s majority language: Krung Thep, Rattanakosin or Ratonastick?
A5) Krung Thep: Krung Thep Maha Nakhon if you want it in full.
Q6) The city was founded by King Rama the what: First, Second or Third?
A6) Rama 1st: also known as Phra Phutthayotfa Chulalok.
Q7) Rajadamnan Stadium, and Lumpini Stadium, are major Bangkok venues for which martial art?
A7) Muay Thai: Thai kickboxing in other words.
Q8) The Taling Chan district of Bangkok is known for its floating … what?
A8) Market.
Q9) The city’s known for its auto-rickshaws.   They’re usually called what?
A9) Tuk-tuks.
Q10) Finally … ?   Don Mueang International is one of Bangkok’s two what: railway stations, airports or parks?
A10) Airports.
Here’s a thought …
“The more we talk about it, the more tired I get.”
Aaron Spelling, April 22, 1923 – June 23, 2006.
And a song …


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

Have a good day.




*        I think I missed that, Trevorª.   I don’t like the man’s politics: but those trains shows of his are fascinating watches.   (Bang Sue?   Thai’s a fascinating language …)

†        I’ll keep me eyes, peeled Olgaª!   Cheers for those!   And for the summary: it sounds like it’s going to be a fascinating fourth series: although I’ll miss the old offices.   The Doors^, themselves, seemed physically tied to the Well in the Courtyard.   It’s always been one of the show’s recurring images.   Either way, it’s looking good … !   (You’re right, it WAS Raling: I’ve corrected it.)

‡        You know, I had wondered if Rumpole ever aired in the US, Debbiª!   Did you know John Mortimer, the writer that created Rumpole, also defended Virgin Records: when they need help about a well known album?   (He also defended the Gay Times, and Oz magazine: famous UK censorship cases.)

^        That always seemed to be one of the Ministry’s unwritten rules, Olga.   The official doors had one end in the Well.   The unofficial ones don’t.   I’d always assumed the Ministry’s had ways of moving one end, when needed.

ª        Did anyone notice the playlist?   That’ll start an argument!

4 comments:

Nik Nak said...

Taling! I meant Taling, Olga!

Trevor’s going to get sarcastic!

trev-v said...

I may surprise you but two of my favourite singers are on that list and I have seen one live a few years ago.

The great Shirley Bassey who was great live. The other is k.d. lang.


A1 wine critic

A2 Joanie Louise Cunningham

A3 Suffolk

A4 Brazil

A5 global warming

Me sarcastic never.

Olga said...

Q1) Wine critic
Q2) Joanie Cunningham
Q3) Suffolk
Q4) Brazil
Q5) Global warming
I guess there's something about Taling! Yes, I wondered about the well, but I'm sure they'll have an explanation for it... We'll just have to wait for a bit.;)

Debbi said...

I did not know that! Wow! :)

1. wine critic
2. Joanie Cunningham
3. Suffolk
4. Brazil
5. global warming

I loved McKern in Rumpole! He was awesome. He was spot on as Number 2!

I should read more of those books, plus Erle Stanley Gardner, author of Perry Mason! Another favorite of mine.