Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 1-1-2020: Twenty-twenty

1st January, 2020.

Yes: it’s officially official.

I — with a bit of help from my sisters, Anna and Ruth, and my nephew, Jude* — saw Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

You can read my (quick) review, here.

Needless to say, though?

I enjoyed it.

It’s not perfect, but I enjoyed it.

But I can’t help but wonder.

At one point, the number 42 get’s a prominent (ish) mention: along side C3-PO asking if he was in the afterlife.

Where did they get that from?

Oh … 

And at least ONE character’s floating around looking like a cross between Davros and Vladimir Harkonnen.

Which is sort of appropriate, as the revived Dune is due to air, this year.

Like I say: it’s not perfect: but is a very good way of rounding off the series.

~≈Ç≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga† and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with Olga scoring fifteen out of fifteen, and Debbi on fourteen.

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

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

Q1) Today is the first day of 2020.   What is 2020: in Roman numerals?

Q2) Twenty20 — also written as Twenty-20 or T20 — is a version of which sport?

Q3) In a similar sporting theme.   The 2020 Summer Olympics are due to take place where: Tokyo, Beijing or Seoul?

Q4) Twenty: 20, on the other hand, is a film made in where: Vietnam, India or Ghana?

Q5) Finally … Roleplaying game, Cyberpunk 2020 is being remade as computer game, Cyberpunk 2077.   Character, Johnny Silverhand, is being played by whom?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1) January, 2019: Jair Bolsonaro become President of where?
A1) Brazil.

Q2) February?   Saw the first Pope to visit the Arabian peninsular: Abu Dhabi, to be specific.   WHICH Pope?
A2) Pope Francis.

Q3) March saw Disney buy which media company?
A3) 21st Century Fox.

Q4) April saw scientists from the Event Horizon Telescope release the world first photo of what?
A4) A black hole.

Q5) The 2019 Eurovision Song Contest tool place in May: in Tel Aviv.   Which country won?
A5) The Netherlands.   (The song — Arcade — was performed by Duncan Laurence)

Q6) June 2019, saw who resign as the UK’s Prime Minister and Conservative leader?
A6) Theresa May.

Q7) July … saw Japan start a trade war with which country: China, South Korea or Thailand?
A7) South Korea.

Q8) August saw activists hold a funeral for a glacier.   In which country?
A8) Iceland.

Q9) September saw the death of Robert Mugabe.   Which country had he been leader of?
A9) Zimbabwe.

Q10) October 2019 saw political advertising banned by whom: Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter?
A10) Twitter.

Q11) November: Malaysia saw the death of the last known Sumatran what?
A11) Rhino.

Q12) The UK held a what in December, this year?
A12) A General Election.

Q13) According to an ONS report, this year, the UK’s internet use peak: on which day of the week?
A13) Wednesday.

Q14) Rami Malek won the 2019 Best Actor Oscar: for his performance in Bohemian Rhapsody.   He first came to fame in which TV series?
A14) Mr Robot.

Q15) Finally … ?   Archie Mountbatten-Windsor was born, this year.   He’s the only child of the Duke and Duchess of where?
A15) Sussex: Harry and Meghan, so you know!

Here’s a thought …

“You may have the greatest vision, plans or goals as you may term it. You can call it Vison 2020, Vision 2045 or whatever. But remember, not work is done unless a distance is covered!”
Israelmore Ayivor.

And an album …

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

Have a good day: have a happy new year … !

*        Who made sure I knew when Mummy had fallen asleep!

†        I liked it, Olga, I have to admit.   Granted, Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker has a few flaws: not every character has a tied off story.   But it’s a good way of finishing the story.   And Chewie, mourning Leia’s death?   Brought a tear to my eye.   What can I tell you?

‡        Happy New Year, Debbi: toy’s an official short set!