Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 30-4-2022: Louisiana Calling!

30th April, 2022.

It’d officially official: I’ve got start making May’s Teaser videos.

I have, quite literally, none done.

I do know I want to try and catch up with the snooker: I’ve not seen as much of the World Championship as I’d like.

I’m mildly annoyed I’ve missed the Williams/Trump semi final.

It sounds like the Welshman’s made a bit of a fightback.

We’ll see.

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Have you been watching the news?

Then you’ll possibly know that Andrew Fahie — Premier of the British Virgin Isles — has been arrested by US law officers: on drug smuggling charges.

It’s tempting to say “You couldn’t make it up.”

Smuggling illicit items to the US, from the Caribbean?

You really couldn’t make it up.

Except, of course, Ian Fleming already did.

When he wrote Live and Let Die.

Were he still alive, he’d probably spinning in his grave.

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You’ll probably also know that MP, Neil Parish, has been metaphorically caught with his pants down: after watching pornography on his phone in the House.

Whilst sitting near at least two female ministers.

Who’ve — understandably — complained.

He’s reported himself to the relevant Parliamentary complaints body, had the Whip removed, is facing an inquiry … 

And is now saying he opened the site … by mistake.

No-one has — publicly — supported that claim.

I suspect no-one will privately support that claim.

Personally?   I don’t know if that was accidental: I think opening porn by mistake can be hard or easy, depending on where we are.   I’m also aware most workplaces block porn sites: on work computers.

I don’t know whether he should resign, be sacked, or permanently expelled from the parliamentary party.

But?   He’s been unbelievably stupid*.

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Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga† and Mum‡ putting in their answers: with both scoring five out of five.



The day also saw Trevor^ leaving us a message. 
Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the How To, License and video.   (Today’s video has yesterday’s answers.)

Q1)        Louisiana was admitted to the USA on 30th April.   30th April of which year: 1811, 1812 or 1813?

Q2)        It was which state to do so: the 17th, 18th or 19th?

Q3)        What side was Louisiana on, during the American Civil War: Confederate or Union?

Q4)        Most US states are organised into counties: except Alaska and Louisiana.   Louisiana has what: provinces, parishes or boroughs?

Q5)        What’s Louisiana’s capital: Baton Rouge, Gretna or New Orleans?

Q6)        What’s Louisiana’s largest city by population: Baton Rouge, Lafayette or New Orleans?

Q7)        Storyville was in New Orleans.   It was — for a time — one of Louisiana’s few legal what: casino districts, red light areas or shopping malls?

Q8)        Many Cajuns live in Louisiana.   Most of them will speak a version of what: Spanish, Italian or French?

Q9)        Jambalaya is a Louisianan dish: traditionally made with sausage, pork, chicken and seafood.   And what else: rice, cabbage or oats?

Q10)        Finally … ?   Louisiana is famous for a stew that can be made with shellfish.   Which stew: Booyah, Gumbo or Oyster stew?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1)        29th April, 1945, saw US forces liberate where: Dachau, Belsen or Auschwitz?
A1)        Dachau.

Q2)        29th April, 2015, saw the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox.   How many fans watched in the stadium?
A2)        None.   The game was played behind closed doors, as there Baltimore was hit by protests

Q3)        29th April is International Dance Day.   It’s on the 29th, as that marks the birth of Jean Georges Novarre.   Novarre is generally credited with created modern what: tap-dancing, ballet or choreography?
A3)        Ballet.

Q4)        29th April, 1957, saw the birth of Daniel Day Lewis. Who did he play in My Left Foot: Christy Brown, Charlie Brown or Clancy Brown?
A4)        Christy Brown.

Q5)        Finally … ?   29th April, 2015, saw the World Health Organisation announce what had been eradicated in the Americas: HIV/AIDS, Polio or Rubella?
A5)        Rubella.

Here’s a thought … 

“One of these days the people of Louisiana are going to get good government - and they aren’t going to like it.”

Huey Long.

And some music by Louisiana’s finest …



And, as Zydeco’s from Louisiana?  

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.

*        From the little I know?   Most workplaces set up workplace computers — including phones, and laptops that workers can use at home — can be set up to block porn, and to not allow the user to install unapproved apps.   How that works in Parliament, I don’t know: but in most other workplaces, if you — mistakenly or otherwise — open a porn site, it’ll come up with some sort of message.   I get the impression that he was using his personal phone: rather than one supplied by Parliament or the Government.

†        I’d be fascinated to hear about it, Olga!   And I’m keeping my fingers crossed on the side effects front.   (I noticed there’s an oral version: I don’t know if the NHS is handing that out, as yet.   I get the impression both forms are still experimental: if that’s the right term.)

‡        Hello, Mum!

^        Ha!   I still haven’t heard a thing about the £150, Trevor.   I may have to go into the town hall: as we’re supposed to have heard, by today.

        And, yes, I heard about the reported losses: I think it’s temporary …