Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 5th December, 2021.

5th December, 2021.

Right … 

Today’s a Sunday: one that — suspiciously or otherwise — is going to be quiet.

Well … 

Bar watching tonight’s episode of Dr Who.

My big question from last week’s episode still remains.

Will Bel’s child turn out out to be the Doctor, herself?

~≈Ü≈~

I’m assuming you watch the news?

Then you’ll know of the most recent school shooting in the US: in Michigan.

The shooter, Ethan Crumbley, has been charged as an adult, from what I know: one count of terrorism, four counts of first-degree murder, seven counts of assault with intent to murder and 12 counts of possession of a firearm.

What caught my attention?

Was that his parents, James and Jennifer Crumbley, have also been charged: with involuntary manslaughter.

From what I can gather?   They bought the gun their son used in the attack: during the Black Friday sales.

And either gave it too their son: or did not necessarily prevent him from accessing the family weapons cabinet.

I keep wondering several things.

How on EARTH has someone in the US allowed a child access to a gun?

And what Bob Geldof would make of this.

From what I recall of his autobiography, I can remember him being shocked that Brenda Spencer* — the school shooter who’d inspired I Don’t Like Mondays — had been bought a gun for her birthday, by her parents.

The more things change?   The more they stay the same.

~≈Ü≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga†, Mum‡ and Debbi^ putting in their answers: with Olga and Debbi scoring five out of five, and Mum 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)        5th December is the Feast day of Sabbas the Sanctified.   He’s often shown dressed as a what: monk, nun or shepherd?

Q2)        5th December is the Feast day of Justinian of Ramsey Island.   Where IS Ramsey Island: England, Ireland, Wales or Scotland?

Q3)        5th December, 1848, saw President James K. Polk confirm gold had been found, where: Oregon, Washington or California?

Q4)        Sir Anthony Meyer was beaten in a Conservative party Leadership election: on 5th December, 1989.   By which British PM?

Q5)        Finally … ?   The Preston By-pass opened on 5th December, 1958.   It’s a what: transport café, motorway or ferry crossing?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        McGurk’s Bar was bombed on 4th December, 1971: by a member of the Ulster Volunteer Force.     Where WAS the bar: Belfast, Londonderry or Armagh?

A1)        Belfast.   (We can rightly criticise the IRA for having blood on its hands.   We forget, sometimes, that ‘Loyalists’ like the UVF are just as bloody.)

Q2)        4th December is National Cookie Day.   Where: Canada, the USA or Mexico?

A2)        The USA.

Q3)        The Unity Module was launched on 4th December, 1998: and attached to the International Space Station on 6th December, 1998.   It was launched on which Space Shuttle: the Endeavour, Challenger or Atlantis?

A3)        The Endeavour.

Q4)        The LA Times was first published on 4th December, 1881.   It’s based in which US state: California, Oregon or Washington?

A4)        California.

Q5)        Finally … ? 4th December, 1829, saw Lord William Bentinck — the then Governor-General of India — declare anyone abetting suttee would be guilty of murder.   What WAS suttee: ritual suicide, child sacrifice or ritual strangulation?

A5)        Ritual suicide: it was the ritual suicide of widows on their husbands funeral pyres.   Arguably, the British rule of the Raj wasn’t necessarily a good thing: but I think Lord Bentinck did something positive, there.

Here’s a thought … 

“I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing — that it all started with a mouse.”

Walt Disney, December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966.

And a song …

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.

*        She’s up for parole next year.

†        It’s sounds very familiar, Olgaª.   Apple haven’t helped themselves, there: but I’ve had managers like that, myself.   The call centre was a very good example!   And, having worked in retail?   I’m very aware that what HQ tells you to do, doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with what’s happening on the ground.

        I’m vaguely thinking of Threshers, there.   Both managers I had were nice: but the latter was landeed with a pile of things that didn’t exactly match his staff’s lifestyles.   HQ wanted us to have regular wine tastings.   I didn’t and don’t drink: one other staff member was a borderline alcoholic, if I’m any judge.   It wasn’t HQ’s best idea.

‡        Hello, Mum!

^        I guessed you’d not heard of it, Debbiº: Cookie Day does seem obscure.   As for the questions?

        That’s a good question!   The Teasers started as table rounds for the pub quizzes I did: which I’m sure you knew.   Usually?   Five questions was a nice size for them.   But the ten question sets give me a chance to develop a theme.   I do try and restrain myself, though: especially knowing you — and Edith, as well, from what I recall — have issues with at least one hand.

        (Oh, remember the Friday Question Sets, Debbi?   They were recycled versions of the 60 question pub quizzes.)

ª        From what I saw at the few staff Christmas parties we had, Olga?   The staff member concerned put the drinks away at a speed I’d only seen in serious problem drinkers.

º        I have to admit, I was seriously tempted to do a ten question set about Terry Gilliam: and about Alaska, more recently.   The US state ones can be good subjects, but Alaska came too soon after Delaware.   Delaware’s on the 7th, so you know.   And I thought of you, with the Terry Gilliam set: I’d hate to add to your Dystonia problem!