Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 28th December, 2021

28th December, 2021.

Right … 

It’s Tuesday, Blondie’s 11:59 is banging away through my head … 

And I’ve something of a long day ahead of me.

I’ve still got to get a pay-as-you-go swipe card for my nephew.

And we’re celebrating his birthday — on Sunday, just gone — by going bowling.

Oh, and a meal.

It’s going to be comparatively long.

Now, with that said?   And as I’ve included a song from Parallel Lines?

Have a look at the cover: and tell me what that is on Debbie Harry’s left arm.

I’ve only just noticed that bandage: and I’ve had a copy of the albums for years!

~≈§≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga*, Mum† and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with everyone 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)        28th December is the Feast of the Holy Innocents.   It marks the massacre of first born sons, by whom: King Herod, King Solomon or Pontius Pilate?

Q2)        28th December, 1856, saw the birth of the 28th President of the USA.   Who was that president: William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson or Warren G. Harding?

Q3)        Alaric 2nd was named king: on 28th December, 484AD.   King of the whom: Vandals, Visigoths or Goths?

Q4)        28th December, 1954, saw the birth of actor, Denzel Washington.   In which 1993 film does he play Don Pedro of Aragon?

Q5)        Finally … ?   28th December, 1948, saw the birth of musician, Ziggy Modeliste.   What does he play: bass, drums or saxophone?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        England’s worst avalanche took place: on 27th December, 1836.   In which English county: West Sussex, East Sussex or South Yorkshire?

A1)        East Sussex.

Q2)        27th December is Saint Fabiola’s Day.   She’s the patron saint to whom: widows, weavers or glaziers?

A2)        Widows.

Q3)        27th December is also the feast day of Saint John the Apostle.   He’s also known as Saint John the what: beloved, behaving or beholden … ?

A3)        Saint John the Beloved.

Q4)        The largest known cave shaft on Earth — the Cave of Swallows —was first explored on 27th December, 1966.   The Cave’s in which country: Mexico, Argentina or Brazil?

A4)        Mexico.

Q5)        Finally … ?   Marlene Dietrich was born: on 27th December, 1901.   In which 1930 film does she play Lola Lola?

A5)        The Blue Angel.

Here’s a thought … 

“Acting is just a way of making a living, the family is life.”

Denzel Washington, born December 28, 1954.

And a concerto: performed by Nigel Kennedy …

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.

 

*        Now you mention it, Olga: yes, I can remember you mentioning Virginia.   I’ve still not read anything by her, I’ll have to do something about that!   That’ll possibly have to wait: I’ve got some Le Carré on order: my copy of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy went missing, a long time ago!   I’ve got A Legacy of Spies on order, as well: it’s Smiley’s last stand,

        Did you ever hear of a rugby team called the Catalan Dragons?   I don’t know if they can trace their roots back to Catalonia, or your relatives … but it does seem odd that a team with that name’s in Perpignan … !   Oh, hang on … I’ve just had a look at a map: it’s very close to the Spanish border.   I’ll learn to think, one day!

        I’ve got to admit, I’m more of a snooker fan: so rugby and cricket are opaque, to say the least … !   The best I can tell you — and I think I’ve mentioned it, before — is an old family friend, Neil, could possibly talk you through it … and this teatowel might help … 

†        Hello, Mum!

‡        Thankfully, Debbi … :D   That’s a thought, who’s showing Eve of the Daleks, over there?   Oh, and did I mention I got seasons 17 and 23 for Christmas?