Ding Dong: The Complaint’s Are Up

Well, well, well … 

It’s seems Radio 1’s chart show ISN’T going to be playing a potential № 1.

I’m vaguely offended about that.

No, seriously … !

Just so you know, the former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher died on Monday.

And, given the woman’s divisive time in post — even more divisive than Tony Blair or George W Bush — there’s many who’ve spoken both for and against.

I’m no fan of the woman, to be frank, even though there’s possibly some good she may have done, somewhere.

Somewhere.

At ANY rate … ?

At ANY rate, the past few days have seen a sudden surge in sales of Ding Dong, The Witch Is Dead — from the soundtrack of The Wizard Of Oz — to celebrate her passing.

I’ll happily admit, I’m offended.

NOT, I should add by the song’s release, OR by the reasoning for it zooming up the charts.

It may — as Nick Clegg has said — be offensive to some.

It may well — or may well not — be a good song.

No.

I’m vaguely offended by the fact that Radio 1’s controller, Ben Cooper, has decided to only play a part of the song, if it’s charted by Sunday.

Only SLIGHTLY more of it than another famously banned song.

I’m very aware that there’s a grieving family out there: very aware, and my thoughts and condolences are with them.

But to only play part of Ding Dong, The Witch Is Dead … ?  Of a record that’s been bought by the public … ?

Well … 

I can’t help but think it’s both stupid and ridiculous …

The Daily Teaser — 9-4-2013

It’s OFFICIAL … !

She’s finally DEAD … !

And I have to admit, my initial reaction was “AT LAST” … !

Just in case you didn’t know … ?   I’m talking about the former PM, Margaret Thatcher: possibly the most contentious and divisive politician Britain has ever seen.

Personally … ?   PART of the reason I don’t vote Conservative is because of her.

Oh, don’t get me wrong, my condolences go to her family, at this point.

But … ?   I don’t think I’ll be going to the official funeral, or sending flowers.

Let’s move on, shall we … ?   Yes … 

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi* putting in her answers: along with quietly letting us know she’s working on her new novel and screenplay, ALSO managed to bag six out of six.

Let’s see how she — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we?   Here they are, along with the ‘How To’, License and video … 

Q1) 9th April, 1965, saw the world’s first indoor baseball game held: as part of the opening of the Reliant Astrodome.   In which US state is the Astrodome … ?

Q2) More to the point, in which city … ?

Q3) 9th April, 1940, saw Nazi collaborator, Vidkun Quisling seize power.   In which European country … ?

Q4) 9th April, 1967, saw the maiden flight of the 737: which aircraft company makes the 737 … ?

Q5) Both born on 9th april, who was older: engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel or French poet, Charles Baudelaire … ?

Q6) And finally … 9th April, 1969, saw Sikh busmen in Wolverhampton win their fight to be allowed to wear which religious symbol … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1) 8th April, 1953, saw Kenyan, Jomo Kenyatta, sentenced for being a member of which group … ?

A1) The Mau Mau.

Q2) More to the point, Jomo’s son, Uhuru, has recently been involved in Kenya’s contentious Presidential elections.   The name, Uhuru, translates into English as what … ?

A2) Freedom.

Q3) Moving on … 8th April, 1913, saw the 17th Amendment to the US Constitution became law: guaranteeing the direct election of whom … ?

A3) Senators.

Q4) 8th April, 1944, saw the birth of actor, Hywel Bennett: which part did he play in the TV version of Le Carré’s Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy … ?

A4) Ricki Tarr: the part played by Tom Hardy, in the recent film version.

Q5) 8th April is one of the traditional dates of the Buddha’s birth.   What name was the Buddha born under … ?

A5) Siddhārtha Gautama.

Q6) And finally … 8th April, 2008, saw the completion of the world’s first building with integrated wind turbines.   In which middle-eastern country is that building … ?

A6) Bahrain.

I’ll leave you with this thought from Playboy founder, Hugh Hefner …

“Picasso had his pink period and his blue period. I am in my blonde period right now.”

Hugh Hefnerº, born April 9, 1926

And with Paul’s Robeson’s classic rendition of Ol’ Man River … 

Enjoy your day … 

*        Why Thank You, Debbi … !   You’re not so bad yourself … ! :D

º        Hefner is officially the current Chief Creative Officer of Playboy..   I wondered what they called it …