Blimey … !
It has to be said, it looks like Hollywood had quite a night.
Hmmm … That’s makes it sound like a HUGE night for recognising astounding talent, that’s expressed itself in a night of beauty and dignity.
And not like the huge advertising junket I suspect many feel it is.
Saying that … ?
Saying that, I think I have to congratulate Daniel Day-Lewis.
After all, being the first man to win three ‘Best Actor’ Oscars is something of a record … !
Hmm … Let’s get moving on, shall we? After all, it is Monday …
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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi* putting in her answers: along with telling us she’s keeping calm and carrying on, ALSO managed to score 6 out of 6.
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) 25th February 2013, is a Monday. When was the last year Monday fell on the 25th February … ?
Q2) Which US band had a 1986 hit with Manic Monday … ?
Q3) Is ‘Monday’ a valid word in Scrabble … ?
Q4) What’s the name of the 1988 film to star Sting, Sean Bean and Melanie Griffith … ?
Q5) Boomtown Rats song, I Don’t Like Mondays was inspired by the school shootings carried out by whom … ?
Q6) And finally … which resident of Muncie, Indiana, famously loves lasagna and hates Mondays.
And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 24th February, 2010, saw who become the first cricketer to score a double century, in a One Day International game … ?A1) It’s him again: Sachin Tendulkar.
Q2) More to the point, which international side was he playing for … ?A2) India.
Q3) 24th February, 1942, was the date of the ‘Battle of Los Angeles’: the (possible) air-raid than many people believe to be the first recorded sightings of what … ?A3) UFO’s.
Q4) 24th February, 1955, saw the birth of Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs: what was the name of the animation studio he co-founded … ?A4) Pixar.
Q5) 24th February, 1868, saw who become the first US president to be impeached by the US House of Representatives … ?A5) Andrew Johnson.
Q6) And finally … 24th February, 2007, saw Japan launch it’s fourth what … ?A6) Spy satellite.
Given the theme for today’s questions … ? I’ll leave you with this quote from Bob Seger …
“Most of the time, I’m here in Michigan and I’m taking out the garbage every Monday.”Bob Seger.
And with this tune from New Order …
This one from The Mamas and The Papas …
And one final song …
Enjoy today …
* It’s got to be said, Debbi, it always amazes me how that poster gets around … ! And did you know there were three of them, with different slogans … ? Actually … I’ll have to see if I can come up with a version … !
1 comment:
It is a goodie! :) And I love this post. Nice choice of quote and music!
1. 2008
2. The Bangles
3. no
4. Stormy Monday
5. Brenda Ann Spencer
6. Garfield
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