Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 7th July 2022

7th July, 2022.

Right … I’ve officially made a video.

A video review, before you start worrying about Marmite, or interdental brushes.

I’ve managed to catch up with the second episode of Stranger Things fourth series.

It’s a good little episode.

But leaves me asking just one thing.

How DO you pronounce ‘lich’?

~≈🧙🏻‍♂️≈~

JUST as an extra thought?

The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has announced his resignation as Party Leader.

He remain PM until a replacement is chosen in autumn.

Thank god that’s over!

~≈🔟≈~

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.

It also saw mw forgetting to leave Trevor^ a footnote!

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

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

Q1)        The Solomon Islands became independent: on 7th July, 1978.   From where: the UK, USA or UAE?

Q2)        The youngest player to win a Wimbledon Singles title, did so on 7th July, 1985.   Which player: Emma Raducanu, Boris Becker or Arthur Ashe?

Q3)        7th July, 1959, saw Venus occult — go in front of — which star: Regulus, Aldebaran or Proxima Centauri?

Q4)        Emperor Shirakawa was born on 7th July, 1053.   Emperor Sutoku was born on 7th July, 1119. Both were Emperors of where: China, Japan or Vietnam?

Q5)        Finally … ?   7th July, 1907, saw the birth of writer, Robert A. Heinlein.   Which of his novels was filmed as 1997’s Starship Troopers?

Yesterday’s answers are in today’s video.

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        6th July is Jan Hus Day.   Where: the Czech Republic, Serbia or Montenegro?

A1)        The Czech Republic.

Q2)        Richard 3rd was crowned as King of England: on 6th July, 1483.   Richard is a bit of rhyming slang that means what: herd, turd or word?

A2)        Turd.

Q3)        6th July, 2005, saw London awarded what: the 2012 Summer Olympics, the 2010 World Cup or the 2008 Chess Olympiad?

A3)        The 2012 Summer Olympics.

Q4)        The R34 arrived in New York: on 6th July, 1919.   What was the R34: a cruise liner, an airship or a passenger plane?

A4)        An airship.

Q5)        Finally … ?   The Late Late Show began broadcasting on RTÉ One: on 6th July, 1962.   It’s the world’s longest running what, by the same channel: sci-fi show, chat show or news bulletin?

A5)        Chat show.

Here’s a thought … 

“Never worry about theory as long as the machinery does what it’s supposed to do.”

Waldo and Magic, Inc, Robert A. Heinlein, July 7, 1907 – May 8, 1988.

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.

*        I think Boris he’s only done one good thing, Olgaª.   Banning open alcohol cans, and drinking, on the Tube.   Having worked nights in London?   It’s the one thing I think he got right.

        Ridiculous?   Doesn’t even start.   He’s had about ten or so ministers resign, this morning.   Including Michelle Donelan, who was named as Education Secretary on Tuesday.   She’s resigned after thirty-six hours!   And Nadhim Zahawi — named as Chancellor on Tuesday — has urged him to resign.

        Yes: I know the quotes, Olga.   It’s sort of matched by a quote from Cromwell, when dismissing a parliament: “In the name of God, go!”   Something David Davis, MP, quoted in the house in January: when he told Boris to resign.

        Oh, thank GOD!   The Today programme just announced that Boris is standing down as Conservative party Leader.   He’ll remain in place as PM until a new leader is picked, in the autumn.   It’s so recent, the BBC haven’t updated their site!   He took his time!

       

†        Hello, Mum!

‡        I think you’re right, there, Debbiª.   I’m also very aware of various — unofficial — militias doing the rounds!

        Oh, have you seen the news?   About the Prime Minister?   He’s finally resigned!   He’s better at taking hints than Donald Trump!   Hopefully, he’ll end up in a village in North Wales.

^        Sorry, I forgot to include a footnote, yesterday, Trevor!   At any rate … ?   Are we talking about Hereward the Wake, there?   I know the name, but not much else.

ª        Does anyone know how to pronounce lich?   Is it litch, lish  or leash?   It’s been bothering me for years!