Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 6th April, 2020.

6th April, 2020.

Yes!

It’s a Monday!

That’s scamper around our front rooms, joyously dancing and singing … 

I’m bing (mildly) ironic, of course.

I’m not going to dance around my front room: anyone walking past my window could see me!

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Did anyone — in the UK and Commonwealth, at least — catch the Queen’s message, last night?

That was … 

I’m not going to use the word inspirational, here: I’d rather not sound like a deranged Motivational Speaker.

But it was nice to see: as was the reference to that Vera Lyn song.

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Just as final point … ?

You’re possibly aware that there’s some bloody stupid ideas doing the rounds.

Including the ones that says the Corona virus is caused by 5g towers.

Indeed, here in the UK, we’ve seen 5g phone masts attacked because of it.

As a response?

The UK government has summoned representatives of various tech firms: to see what can be done.

Whether that will stop idiots knackering the mobile phone networks?

I don’t know!

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Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Trevor*, Olga† and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with all three 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) 6th April is National Beer Day, in the US.   It’s marks the repeal of what?

Q2) The Church of Christ was formally organised by Joseph Smith: on 7th April, 1830.   The Couch, and it’s descendants, are known as the Latter Day … whats?

Q3) 6th April, 1812, saw British troops attack the fortress of Badajoz.   Badajoz is in which European country?

Q4) 6th April, 1926, saw the birth of comics book artist and writer, Gil Kane.   He worked on the Green … what?

Q5) Finally … ?   6th April, 1944, saw the birth of opera singer, Felicity Palmer.   Is she a contralto or mezzo soprano?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1) 5th April, 2020, is Palm Sunday.   The day is part of which Christian feast: Christmas, Easter or Whitsun?

A1) Easter.

Q2) The Mayflower left port on 5th April, 1621.   Which port: Plymouth, Massachusetts or Plymouth, England?

A2) Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Q3) 5th April, 1867, saw the birth of Ernest Lewis: a noted player of what?

A3) Tennis.

Q4) The La Belle was bombed on 5th April 1986.   Where was it: East Berlin, Hamburg or West Berlin?

A4) West Berlin.

Q5) Finally … ?   Noted karateka, Motobu Chōki, was born on 5th Apro;, 1870.   As a karateka, he practised which marshal art: Karate, Judo or Ecky-thump?

A5) Karate.

Here’s a thought …

“Multimedia? As far as I’m concerned, it’s reading with the radio on”

Rory Bremner, born 6 April 1961.

And a song …

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

Have a good day.

*        Oh, VERY clever, Trevor!   They’re upside down … !

†       So, hang on, Olga, they’re doing a 70% cut across the board?   That’s going to hit the less well paid, hard!   But, you’re right, it’s a better publicity move.   Is the Spanish government doing something like the Furloughed Worker’s scheme?   That could be bloody handy for the support staff!  Either way … ?   Goof luck for tomorrow.   And here’s hoping the Lamborghini owner buys a sensible car.   Like a blooming’ Citroen!!   (I was thinking of a haircut on the Monday before the lockdown went into place.   Am I kicking myself … ?)

‡        Actually, the show in question, The Crystal Maze, has been revived, Debbi: with Richard Ayoade as the presenter.   I’ve not caught it, just yet.   I’ll have to see if it’s on Channel Four’s catchup service.   (Oh, it’s National Beer Day … )