Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 1st November, 2020.

1st November, 2020.

Right … it’s official.

England, as a nation, and region of The UK?

Is now in lockdown: again.

With slightly less strict rules than the original lockdown in March.

Speaking personally?

I know it’s for the public good.

I know that.

But?   Frankly, it’s very frustrating to not get about as one does under normal circumstances.

For starters?   Getting a haircut’s going to be out of the question: as hairdressers and barbers cannot open*.

Getting out and about … ?

Meeting friends … ?

It’s … 

Well … 

Frustrating … 

~≈🙁≈~

By now?

You’ll possibly have realised that Sean Connery — the original James Bond — died yesterday: at th age of ninety.

That’s sad to hear.

There’s always going to be arguments about who the best James Bond actor was.

But … ?

He was the first to play the part: at least more than once.

That’s going to be hard to ignore.

~≈🙁≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga†, Mum‡, Debbi^ and Edithª putting in their answers.

The day saw Debbi on five out of five, and Olga, Mum and Edith on four.

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

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

Q1)        1st November is World what Day: World Vegan Day, World Bison Day or World Frog Day?

Q2)        1st November, 1952, saw the USA test a what: atomic bomb, thermobaric bomb or thermonuclear bomb?

Q3)        The Maastricht Treaty took effect: on 1st November, 1993. What did it establish: the United Nations, the European Union or the City-State of Ankh-Morpork?

Q4)        1st November, 1887, saw the birth of English painter, L. S. Lowry. He was born in which English county?

Q5)        Finally … ?   American composer and lyricist, Jim Steinman, was born on 1st November, 1947.  He produced This Corrosion: for which English band?   (You want operatically over-the-top?   You hire Jim Steinman.   Just ask Meatloaf.)

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1)        31st October is Halloween. The word is a contraction of All Hallow’s … what?

A1)        All Hallow’s Eve.

Q2)        Many will be carving Jack O’lanterns out of pumpkins. The Irish traditionally used a … what: turnip, cheese wheel or car tire?

A2)        Turnip.

Q3)        Halloween is said to have its roots in the Celtic festival, Samhain. Samhain usually marked the end of which H?

A3)        The Harvest.

Q4)        Who directed the first Halloween film, in 1978?

A4)        John Carpenter.

Q5)        Finally … ? Zhongyuan Jie (中元節) is the Chinese equivalent to Halloween.   Zhongyuan Jie (中元節) translates into English, as the Hungry what Festival?

A5)        The Hungry Ghost Festival.

Here’s a thought from L. S. Lowry …

“I’ve a one track mind, sir. Poverty and gloom.”

L. S. Lowry, 1 November 1887 – 23 February 1976.

And a song about him …

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

Feel free to share today’s video Teaser.

Have a good day.

*        Hairdresser are non-essential.   Elite sports, on the other hand, are to carry on.   A bunch of bloody footballers get to act like divas: at way too much money a week.   You and me, can’t get a haircut!

†        You know, I think that’s a good move, Olga: fast forwarding to 2022!   I’d be able to get a haircut, I know that!   The new lockdown finishes some time after payday!   2020 has been one of those years … !      (Would you like to swap Boris for Pedro Sánchez?   It can’t make things any worse.)

‡        Hello, Mum!

^        Oh, yes!   It’s so cheesy, Debbi, that Dr Emmenthal Gorgonzola, Harvard’s Emeritus Professor of Dairy Products said “Gosh, that’s cheesy!”

ª        Morning, Edith!   How’s the day looking?   (I was tempted to let you have ancestors: but couldn’t find a reference for the translation!)