Nik Nak’s Dail Teaser — 7th October, 2021.

7th October, 2021.

Amongst other things?

There’s possibly stuff I should, would or could mention.

I’ve seen episode five of Lovecraft Country: that’s one possible thing.

The other thing … ?

I had my usual fortnightly meeting with my Job Centre caseworker, yesterday: which went well enough.   I’ve managed to arrange a video meeting for next time, avoiding an expensive bus fare, at the same time.

Yes: I know the Job Centre reimburses me.   But that’s partly how I managed to argue my way into a video.

I didn’t want my case worker wasting public money!

The other thing I should mention … ?

I had a phone interview, yesterday afternoon.

Which went well.

At least … it went well enough that I have a video interview — via Microsoft Teams — next Tuesday.

Here’s hoping … 

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Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga*, Mum† and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with Olga, and Debbi scoring five out of five, and Mum on three.

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

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

Q1)        7th October, 1897, saw the birth of Elijah Muhammed.   He led which religious movement: the Scientologists, the Nation of Islam or the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster?>

Q2)        7th October is the feast day of Saint Justina of Padua.   Padua is in which country: Italy, Portugal or San Marino?

Q3)        7th October, 2001, saw the US launch Operation Enduring Freedom.   The operation was a military operation against al-Qaeda.   And who else: ISIS, the IRA or the Taliban?

Q4)        Asteroid 2008 TC₃ impacted the Earth’s atmosphere: on 7th October 2008.   Over which African nation?

Q5)        Actress, Sarah Churchill was born on 7th October, 1914.   Who was her Prime Ministerial father … ?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        President Anwar Sadat was killed: on 6th October of which year of the 1980s?

A1)        1981.

Q2)        He’d been president of where: Libya, Syria or Egypt?

A2)        Egypt.

Q3)        Le Corbusier was born on 6th October, 1887.   He was what: an architect, sculptor or chef?

A3)        An architect.

Q4)        6th October saw the birth of actress, Britt Ekland. In which film did she play Willow MacGregor?

A4)        The Wicker Man.   (She was one of three actresses to play the character.   The character’s voice was supplied by Ann Ross, the singer by Rachel Verney.   She also had a body double for one famous scene.   It’s a very good film.   But does have its quirks.)

Q5)        Finally … ?   6th October, 2000, saw the birth of social media star, Addison Rae.   She found fame, posting on where: YouTube, Facebook or TikTok?

A5)        TikTok.

Here’s a thought … 

“Art in an abstract setting is one thing, but art where you’re actually telling people to do things becomes dangerous …”

Amiri Baraka, October 7, 1934 – January 9, 2014.

And a song …

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

The quizmaster’s decisions about scores are final.

Thank you for coming: have a good day.

*        I think TikTok and Instagram are the coming thing, Olga: I know more of my pictures are getting likes on the latter.   Thanking you for yous, by the by!   It sound’s like Sants version of a scavenger hunt did well!

        That’s very true, there, about politicians.   They really haven’t a clue.   It’s … well, the less the better.

            Except, of course, Boris proved the point, yesterday.   He did his big conference speech, yesterday: and talked about bringing highly paid, highly skilled, jobs to the UK.   Today?   Intel have decided NOT to build a chip-making planting in the UK, as it’s left the EU.

        We’ve shot ourselves in the foot, Olga: and Boris hasn’t even noticed … 

        Just as a final thought … ?   The amount of times I heard Tony Blair described as a Red Tory … probably wouldn’t surprise you …

†        Hello, Mum!

‡        Here’s hoping, Debbi^!

        You know, I forgot about the body double!   That’s like forgetting about Christopher Lee’s singing.   or his drag routine!   Or his heavy metal albums!

^        That’s a thought, Debbi: did you know Uncle Dave Macon released an album called The Gayest Old Dude In Town?   I think they could possibly rename it!