Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26th September, 2021

26th September, 2021

Did I mention I get tested for COVID-19, every month or so?

I get tested for COVID-19, every month our so: as part of the Office for National Statistics COVID-19 study.

Last time … ?

I tested positive for the condition.

Wouldn’t you know it?

I sneezed twice, coughed once and had a blocked nose.

You have to be grateful for vaccination, don’t you?

At ANY rate?

Having tested positive?

I had to isolate for ten days.

Thankfully?   That last day was yesterday.

I can now happily go for a walk.

I’m looking forward to that.

Frankly?

I need the fresh air.

~≈🦠≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga*, Trevor†, Mum‡, Edith^, and Debbiª putting in their answers: with Trevor, Olga and Debbi scoring five out of five, Mum on four and Edith on three.

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

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

Q1)        26th September, 1944, saw British and Polish troops retreat south, across the Rhine.   It was the last day of the Battle of where: Arnhem, the Rhine or the Bulge?

Q2)        Serena Williams was born on 26th September, 1981.   Who’s her tennis playing older sister?

Q3)        William 2nd was crowned as King of England: on 26th September, 1087.   William was known as William what: Rufus, Chaka or Khan?

Q4)        Typhoon Vera made landfall in Japan: on 26th September of which year of the 1950s?

Q5)        West Side Story debuted on 26th September, 1957.   Where: Broadway, the West End or Grauman’s Chinese Theatre?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        TAT-1 was opened for business: on 25th September, 1956.   It was the world’s first submarine transatlantic, underwater what: navigation guide, telephone cable or camera?

A1)        Telephone cable.

Q2)        The first Marathon took place on 25th September, 1977.   The first Marathon, where: Chicago, New York or Seattle?

A2)        Chicago.

Q3)        25th September is the feast day of Saint Finbarr of where: Cork, Dublin or Galway?

A3)        Cork.

Q4)        Actor, producer and rapper, Will Smith, was born on 25th September, 1968.   In which TV series did he play Will Smith … ?

A4)        The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.   (All together, now: “Iiiiiiiin … West Philadelphia, born and raised … ”)

Q5)        Finally … ? Declan Donnelly was born on 25th September, 1975.   Who’s his usual comedy partner?

A5)        Ant McPartlin.

Here’s a thought … 

“Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal.”

T. S. Elliot, 26 September 1888 – 4 January 1965.

And a musical …

Altogether, now: “Gee, Offfficeeer Krupke!”

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

The quizmaster’s decisions about scores are final.

Thank you for coming: have a good day.

*        I hope he does, Olgaº: as Debbi pointed out, he does have a lot of awards.   I’m still not putting money on Olly Alexander: but I think RTD will hire someone he’s worked with.   (He already has: he’s co-producers have already worked with him, and on the show.)

        You know … someone I know on Facebook posted a joke about selfies.   Can I find it … ?

        Can I, heck … !

        (Cheers for RT’ing the Candyman review!)

†        Erik Satie of Gymnopédie fame, Trevor?   Gary Numan did a version, many years ago!   (I hate loaning books out.   I don’t mind buying people books, but loaning them … ?)

 

‡        Hello, Mum.   (I should have that DVD done for you, at some point.)

^        It’s always good to get the brain going in the morning, Edith, isn’t it?   I’m glad to know my hard work’s appreciated.

ª        I think you’re right to be Debbi.   I’m just a touch old fashioned enough to hit by how unprecedented it is!   I’m also aware it’s going to alter the betting.   (I think Lydia West would be good: plus she’s worked with both Davies and Moffat.   I think it’s going to be someone RTD’s worked with before, whoever it is.)

º        Think I’ve found the joke, Olga.   Umm …