Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 21-3-2019: World Puppetry Day

21st March, 2019.

Yes: I’ve finally managed to see The Golem!

Last night, if you must know!

And … ?   And, I hear you ask?

I have to admit, it was … 

Granted, wasn’t maybe fantastic.

But it did earn itself three stars: and an interestingly bonkers, video intro.

~≈§≈~

Oh … My … Good … 

Lord … !

You’re possibly aware that all of us get scam robot calls, occasionally.

At least, I do.

I’ve literally, literally, just had another.

One of the “We are your ISP/BT, we’re going to cut off your internet, please press button one to get put through to an agent,” variety.

I pressed one.

Got through to the relevant agent … 

And asked her if she had a gibbon.

She put the phone down.

How rude!

~≈§≈~

Just as a LAST couple of points?

I’ve an interview, latter today: with a local insurance company.

Hopefully?

It’ll end up in a job, as it’s SERIOUSLY local.

Frankly, though?

Well, let’s just say my confidence isn’t necessarily high … 

~≈§≈~

On top of that … ?

Brexit … 

Just Brexit … 

Oy … 

~≈§≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Badwolf*, and Debbi† putting in their answers: with both scoring five out of five.

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

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

Q1) 21st March is World Puppetry Day.   When was it first marked?

Q2) The person operating a puppet, is a … what?

Q3) Jim Henson was one of those people.   Famously, his puppets appeared in Sesame Street: and the what show?

Q4) Many of the puppets Henson created appeared in which 1950s show?

Q5) A puppet operated by strings — from above — is a what?

Q6) Supermarionation puppets were used in shows by AP Films.   In other words, by Gerry and Sylvie … who?

Q7) A professor is a person who operates a very specific puppet show: usually, with a swazzle.   Which type of puppet show?

Q8) The puppets a professor uses are sometimes called glove puppets … but also known as what puppets?

Q9) Comedian, Rod Hull, famously had a puppet called … what?

Q10) Articulated cut out figures that are placed in front of a light, and behind a screen are called … what?

Q11) If you’re making a puppet called a dummy appear to speak, you’re a what … ?

Q12) Finally … ?   Which Michael Morpurgo novel has been turned into a stage show with puppet horses?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1) 20th March, saw the birth of Dame Vera Lynn.   In which year?

A1) 1917.

Q2) Due to her World War 2 singing career?   She was known as the Forces … what?

A2) Sweetheart.

Q3) Ross Parker and Hughie Charles wrote two of Vera’s best known songs: in 1939.   One was We’ll Meet Again.   What was the other?

A3) There’ll Always Be an England.   (Quite what Wales, Scotland and Northern Island felt … )

Q4) According to one of Vera’s songs, there’ll be what over the White Cliffs of Dover?

A4) There’ll be Bluebirds Over the White Cliffs of Dover.

Q5) Finally … ?   Vera became the oldest person to top the UK album charts, with We’ll Meet Again: The Very Best of Vera Lynn, at the age of 92.   In which year?

A5) 2009.

Here’s a thought …

“Without the good will of manipulators and audience alike, puppets cannot sustain an illusion of life.”   

Matthew Isaac Owen.

And a playlist …

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

Have a good day.

*        Morning, Badwolf!   Did you SEE the Sapphire and Steel story on the railway station?   Quite something!

†        You, me, and most of the planet, Debbi!   I’m just sorry Spitting Image is no longer with us: they’d have a field day … !   And, yes: Vera’s still with us: 102!   (Sorry about the length, Debbi, but puppets?   What a theme!)