Blimey …
You know, I’ve got to admit, I was watching The Fifth Element, last night.
I’ll try and post more on that, later, but, my word, that was fun … !
Madder than a box of frogs, to quote Kevin D, but definitely fun … !
I’m not sure if it’s more fun than an episode of Pinky and the Brain, but I think I’ll let you know …
Let’s get moving on, shall we … ?
Yes, lets … !
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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi — all on her ownsome — putting in her answers. Along with scoring 6 out 7, she also managed to leave a comment about how convincing Pinky’s accent is/was*.
Lets see how she — and you — do with today’s questions shall we? Here they are, along with the ‘How To’, License and video …
Q1) 29th June, 1960, saw the BBC open the BBC Television Centre shepard’s Bush, London: in which London borough is Shepard’s Bush … ?Q2) 29th June, 1880, saw France annex which small island … ?Q3) 29th June, 2003, saw the death of actress and icon, Katherine Hepburn: in which film did she famously play Rose Sayer, opposite Humphrey Bogart as Charlie Allnut … ?Q4) 29th June, 1613, saw which famous theatre burn down … ?Q5) More to the point, what play was being staged at the time … ?Q6) And finally … 29th June, 1974, saw which ballet dancer defect to Canada … ?
And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 28th June, 1914, saw the death of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the event that kick-started World War 1: where was he an archduke of … ?A1) Austria.Q2) In which city WAS the Archduke, when he was shot … ?Q2) Sarajevo.Q3) In which modern country is that city … ?A3) Bosnia and Herzegovina: or Bosnia-Herzegovina, or just Bosnia, if you’re that way inclined.Q4) 28th June, 1919, saw the formal end of World War One, with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles: name any of the main allied powers who were signatories to the treaty.A4) British Empire, France, Italy, Japan, and the United States.Q5) Moving on … 28th June, 1948, saw the Cominform expel Yugoslavia from the Eastern Bloc communist nations: what was COMINFORM short for … ?A5) The Communist Information Bureau: or Information Bureau of the Communist and Workers' Parties.Q6) 28th June, 1935, saw the birth of the extremely camp English actor, John Inman: in which sitcom did he famously find fame … ?A6) Are You Being Served?Q7) And finally … 28th June, 1991, saw Margaret Thatcher announce she was to step down as an MP, at the next general election: what was the constituency she represented at the time … ?A7) Finchley, abolished in 1997.
Enjoy those, everyone: I’ll catch after I’ve left you in the capable hands of a pair of genetically spliced mice. Genetically spliced mice who are doing the Hippy Trail, in this episodeª.
* Trust me, it’s convincing, Debbi. No, really. Actually, no, you’re right, Debbi, Dick van Dyke’s in Mary was better: I mean, you can hear what it’s supposed to be.
ª Funny how synchronicity works, isn’t it, Debbi? First Pinky and the Brain episode to turn up in a YouTube search … ? Sees them meeting some musicians …
2 comments:
Paul, Last time I tried this I got 1 out of 5. That won't happen again because you have six questions!
Q1) 29th June, 1960, saw the BBC open the BBC Television Centre shepard’s Bush, London: in which London borough is Shepard’s Bush … ?
Hammersmith
Q2) 29th June, 1880, saw France annex which small island … ?
Elba
Q3) 29th June, 2003, saw the death of actress and icon, Katherine Hepburn: in which film did she famously play Rose Sayer, opposite Humphrey Bogart as Charlie Allnut … ?
African Queen
Q4) 29th June, 1613, saw which famous theatre burn down … ?
The Globe
Q5) More to the point, what play was being staged at the time … ?
measure for measure
Q6) And finally … 29th June, 1974, saw which ballet dancer defect to Canada … ?
Nureyev
Regards Tim (madcom)
OMG! That cartoon was hilarious! That's a keeper. :)
1. Hammersmith and Fulham
2. Tahiti
3. The African Queen
4. The Globe
5. Henry VIII
6. Baryshnikov
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