Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 27th October, 2022.

27th October, 2022.

Yep: it’s officially the case that I woke up with an earworm.

The faux African Zabadak, by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Titch.

So … ?   I’m trying to shift it out of my head: with another song.

Steeleye Span’s Gaudete didn’t work … so I’ve got Newcleus’ Wikki Wikki song on.

That seemed to work.

~≈Ë≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga*, Mum† and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with everyone scoring ten out of ten.

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.

Q1)        27th October is the Roman Catholic feast day of Saint Kaleb of Axum.   The Kingdom of Axum was in what we now call what: North America, Europe or Africa?

Q2)        Jeremy Thorpe, MP, denied plotting to kill a male model: on 27th October, 1977.   Who played Thorpe in the 2018 series, A Very English Scandal?

Q3)        27th October, 1939, saw the birth of actor, and comedian, John Cleese.   He’s recently announced he’s going to be doing a show for which channel: Sky News, BBC News or GB News?

Q4)        The Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic was created on 27th October, 1924.   It’s now the republic of where?

Q5)        Finally … ?   27th October, 1962, saw saw Vasily Arkhipov refuse to fire a nuclear missile at an American warship.   During which Crisis?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        26th October is the feast day of the patron saint of Essex.   Who is that saint: Saint Cedd, Saint Jedd or Saint Chad?

A1)        Saint Cedd.

Q2)        Sigered was the last what of Essex: King, Queen or Bishop?

A2)        King.

Q3)        Essex was named for the ancient kingdom of whom: the West Saxons, East Saxons or North Vikings?

A3)        East Saxons.

Q4)        Which river is in between Essex and Kent?

A4)        The River Thames.

Q5)        The east coast of Essex is on what: the English Channel, River Severn or the North Sea?

A5)        The North Sea.

Q6)        What’s the newest city in Essex: Chelmsford, Colchester or Southend on Sea?

A6)        Southend on Sea.

Q7)        What’s the county town of Essex: Chelmsford, Colchester or Southend on Sea?

A7)        Chelmsford.   (Dickens famously called it England’s most boring town.)

Q8)        The Only Way is Essex is made in which bored town in Essex?

A8)        Unfortunately?   Brentwood.   (‘Brentwood,’ is an anagram of ‘bored town.’)

Q9)        The late Ian Holmes was from Goodmayes, in Essex.   Who did he play in the Lord of the Rings films?

A9)        Bilbo Baggins.   (Many years earlier, he played Frodo: in Radio 4’s version of the book)

Q10)        Finally … ?   The patron saint of Essex has a fictional Cambridge college named after him. In a book by whom: Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett or Roald Dahl?

A10)        Douglas Adams.   (Appropriately enough, Adams went to school in Brentwood.)

Here’s a thought …

“I cannot consent to take the position that the door of hope — the door of opportunity — is to be shut upon any man, no matter how worthy, purely upon the grounds of race or color.”

Theodore Roosevelt, October 27, 1858 – January 6, 1919.

A song …

And another earwormª …

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

Decisions about scores are final.

Thank you for coming: have a good day.

*        It sounds like the day went well, Olgaº!

        In theory, he’s got two years.   The next general election’s due in 2024.   Unless stuff happens in the House of Commons, first.

        Organising the music’s certainly is a pain, Olga.   The albums are relatively easy to sort.   But working out where I had individual songs?   Did I put Shakatak into the 80s playlist?   Or their own list?   Or Dance?   Or all three?   Just don’t get me started on Carmel!

†        Hello, Mumº!

‡        Strangely enough, Debbiº?   ‘Brentwood,’ is an anagram of ‘bored town.’   Though I don’t know if Brentwood, Maryland, knows it.   (Oh, there’s a Maryland Station: but you and Rick would’ve seen that.)

        Oh, and did you know Adams went to school in Brentwood?   Thought you might appreciate knowing that.

        As for the Dr Who situation?   I’m sympathetic.   But can also understand why it’s being shown on Disney+: the BBC needs the sales.   Which doesn’t make it easier for US viewers: I get the impression there’s some grumbling.

^        It’s possibly worth going through a few times, Trevor.   I’ll possibly catch it, again, myself.   Once I’ve caught up with The Abominable Snowmen: I’ve got the re-animated version.

        (I’ve got the reverse situation, Trevor: it’s an awkward stroll up hill, for me to get the 498 to Romford.   And the last time I went, the one-way trip worked out about 50p dearer than the single train trip.   That’s both on Oyster, I should add.)

ª        How much hairspray did the lead singer use?   I don’t know.   But you can see why CFCs were banned … !

º        The next ten question set’s on the 2nd November, so you all know.   It’s about South Dakota.