Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 17-9-2024 — Bewitched

17th September, 2024: Bewitched.

Right … It’s Tuesday: and we can safely say I’m back from my weight management group.

And … ?

I’m officially up, six hundred gram: cancelling the half a kilo I lost, last week.

If anyone has a sarcastic picture of a yo-yo, I’d love to see it!

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On other fronts?

I notice one piece that’s gone past on this morning’s Today programme.

That — according to a study by Aston University — the UK’s imports from, and exports to, the European Union have gone down since Brexit.

I’m … unsurprised.

And, frankly?

Pleased I voted Remain, in 2016.

And shall tactfully remain silent … … 

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Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X … ?

Has been behaving badly.

Seemingly, he’s made a — now deleted — post on the service: complaining that no-one’s trying to assassinate Kamala Harris.

There’s possibly a lot we can say.

But I’m betting the word ‘irresponsible’ will be one of the words we use.

And, in a statement to reporters?

The White House has said “Violence should not* be condemned, never encouraged or joked about …”

To quote Terry Pratchett, again … ?

“Now there’s a line that needed the celebrated Guardian proof-reading.”

Terry Pratchett.

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Let’s move on.


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 Bewitched¶ questions, shall we?

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

Q1)        Bewitched first aired on US TV on 17th September.   17th September of which year: 1963, 1964 or 1965?

Q2)        The main character is a witch called what: Samantha, Endora or Tabitha?

Q3)        The main character was married to Darrin.   Name either one of the actors who played Darrin.

Q4)        When the main character cast spells, she wiggles her what?

Q5)        Finally … ?   The main character’s eldest daughter appeared in the show’s only spin-off.   What was that spin-off called?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        16th September is Malaysia Day.   It marks the founding of Malaysia: in which year of the 1960s?

A1)        1963.

Q2)        Malaysia, itself, is a Federal what: republic or monarchy?

A2)        A federal monarchy.

Q3)        Malaysia includes how many states: twelve, thirteen or fourteen?

A3)        Thirteen.

Q4)        Malaysia includes how many federal territories?

A4)        Three.

Q5)        Finally … ?   What’s Malaysia’s capital: George Town, Kuala Lumpur or Ipoh?

A5)        Kuala Lumpur.

Here’s a thought …

“Bewitched is an American fantasy sitcom television series that originally aired for eight seasons”.

From the show’s Wikipedia page.

A song …

And an Irish girl band …


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

Decisions about scores are final.

Thank you for coming: have a good day.

*        Author’s italics.   (I’ve always wanted to say that … )

†        Oh, Sir Terry’s very handy, Olga.   And possibly biblical: there’s a quote for everything!

        At any rate, I know what you mean about the movies.   I believe the Japanese call similar fights, their equivalent movie sword fights, ‘chambara’.   They usually involving a lot of clanging, but not a lot of blood, until the villain gets killed.   Why on Earth am I thinking of The A Team‖ … ?

‡        Hello, Mum!

§        Oh, yes, straight shooting!

        If I recall correctly, Debbi: doesn’t the Second Amendment start with the words, “A well-regulated militia … ”?   If I’ve understood it correctly, it’s supposed allowed people to be armed, in case the British invaded.

        Again … 

        (Can you let Rick know he’s a sensible chap … ?   Cheers!)

¶        I do five questions: and manage to forget to mention Elizabeth Montgomery, the show’s star.   Ho-hum!

‖        That’s Yaphet Kotto!