Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 16-4-2019: Spike!

16th April, 2019.

Yep: my nephew, Jude, and I … ?

Didn’t get to see a film, last night.

Nope.

But we DID manage to get to go to the local branch of Burger King^.

Jude definitely enjoyed himself: he definitely likes the nuggets.

And had fun with a paper hat!

AND had a question or two for me.

Can I film games on my computer, then add bits, then upload them to a website.

Like this … 

Apparently?

Apparently, a lot of his friends at school are doing it.

Oh, and at least one relative’s doing something similar.

~≈§≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Badwolf*, Olga†, and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with all three scoring ten out of ten.

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

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

Q1) 16th April saw the birth of Spike Milligan.   In which year?

Q2) He was born in which country?

Q3) Because of his father’s nationality, Spike was technically a citizen of where?

Q4) Spike was the main writer of, and a main performer in, which radio show?

Q5) What was that’s show’s original title?

Q6) Milligan’s main characters in the show were Minnie Bannister, Count Jim Moriarty … and who else … ?

Q7) 1970 saw Spike making a film about his mental health.   Called what?

Q8) Which Milligan helmed TV show was the influence on Monty Python’s Flying Circus?

Q9) Famously, he wrote a serial used on The Two Ronnies.   Which serial?

Q10) Spike makes a cameo appearance as a prophet: in which Monty Python movie?

Q11) The first volume of Spike’s war memoirs were published in 1971.   What was the title?

Q12) Finally … ?   Which Spike Milligan penned song was a hit in 1956, and 1975?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) McDonald’s dates its founding to the opening of a restaurant in Des Plaines, on the 15th April.   In which US state?
A1) Illinois.

Q2) In which year?
A2) 1955.

Q3) By a chap called Ray … what?
A3) Ray Kroc.

Q4) The original McDonalds — the turned into a franchise by Ray — was founded by Richard and Maurice … whom?
A4) Richard and Maurice McDonald.   (The modern fast food concept is built on their speedee serve system.)

Q5) That original restaurant was opened in 1940.   In which US state?
A5) California.

Q6) The basic McDonald’s product is a hamburger.  It’s served with ketchup, mustard, dill and onions.   And served on a toasted … what?
A6) Bun.

Q7) In countries with the metric system, one McDonald’s burger is known under a variation of the name, Royale.   Which burger?
A7) The Quarterpounder.

Q8) On McDonald’s product comes in four shapes: the bell, bowtie, ball and boot.   Which product?
A8) The Chicken McNugget.

Q9) Which McDonald’s sandwich was originally aimed at the company’s Roman Catholic customers?
A9) The Filet-O-Fish.

Q10) Finally … ?   What’s the brand name for McDonald’s children’s meals?
A10) Happy Meals.

Here’s a thought …

“If a man dies when you hang him, keep hanging him until he gets used to it.”
Rommel? Gunner Who? A Confrontation in the Desert by Spike Milligan.

And a poem …

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

Have a good day.

*        Morning, Badwolf!   The Macra Terror is in … !

†        I’ve been meaning to watch The Founder for a while, Olga.   And somehow, I’m not surprised about Kroc.   I think a lot of these company founders have a lot in common: there’s a few hairy stories about Steve Jobs, I know that, and suspect there’s a lot more doing the rounds about Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Richard Branson.   (You know, I always had the impression that Steve Jobs had mental health issues: one of hie ex-girlfriends was a therapist, and believed he had Narcissistic Personality disorder.   Strikes me Branson, Gates, Zuckerberg and company might have something similar.)

‡        Very true, Debbi, very true!   Did I ever tell you the Doors were an occasional favourite of mine?   Road House Blues was fantastic.   (Oh, I’ve got The Macra Terror: got here a day early.   And sorry about the question set: but Spike was VERY influential.)

^        Bloody helly, those Whoppers are big!