Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 16-9-2025 — Death of a King

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16th September, 2025: Death of a King.

Oh, good grief … 

The UK is to have a State Visit: from the current US president.

I’m not exactly enamoured of the man: so I’m hoping that the spirit of the late Janey Godley will move protestors to be really snotty.

I’d not encourage shooting the man: that would turn him into a martyr.

But I would certainly encourage as many snotty protestors as possible.

Here’s hoping.

~≈🪧≈~

On that front … ?

The Today programme has been telling us that — in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death — the US Vice-President has appeared on the dead man’s podcast: to lionise a fallen colleague.

But also, Today tells us, to blame various left wing elements in the US: including what the Vice President calls ‘left wing domestic terrorists’.

I’m reminded of the Reichstag Fire, back in the 1930s.

If you didn’t know, that was an arson attack on the German Parliament building: an attack that Germany’s then Nazi regime used as an excuse to gain further power, and crack down on opponents.

I can’t help but wonder … is the Vice President’s appearance on the podcast an attempt at the same thing?

Is it an attempt for he, and the president, to seize control of the US, and turn it into Nazi America?

~≈🦹‍♂️≈~

Just as a last thought … ?

I’ve JUST had a phone call from 07981 666 460: one that claimed to be from BT, my internet service provider, that claimed my router was faulty, and slower than it should be.

The caller put the phone down, when I told them an inflated speed figure.

As far as I can tell?

They were scammers.

So I’m thankful they hung up the phone.

About the only thing I’m disappointed about?

Was not stringing them on for longer.

I’d love to have heard their reactions when I asked them where the start button is … on a Mac … 

~≈❖≈~

11:52, 16th September, 2025.

As a definite last thought?

I am eternally grateful for social media: and to Scott Jenkins, over on Bluesky.

For pointing out that Elvis died on the 16th August, rather than the 16th September!

Thanking you, Scott!

~≈🙏≈~

Let’s move on.


Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum*, Olga†, Irene‡ and Debbi§ putting in their answers: with Olga, Irene and Debbi scoring five out of five, and Mum on nine three.


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

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

Q1)        16th September AUGUST saw the death of Elvis Presley.   In which year of the 1970s?

Q2)        He’d been born in which year of the 1930s?

Q3)        He died in Graceland, his mansion.   It’s in which US state?

Q4)        He was found on the floor of which room: the bedroom, the kitchen or the bathroom?

Q5)        Finally … ?   Elvis’ last concert was in which Indianan city: Indianapolis, Fort Wayne or Evansville?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1)        15th September is the International Day of what: democracy, demolitions or deserts?

A1)        Democracy.

Q2)        15th September, 2017, saw a Jihadist-linked explosion, at a London Underground station.   Which station: Putney Bridge, Parsons Green or Fulham Broadway?

A2)        Parsons Green.

Q3)        Saichō was born on 15th September, AD767.   He was a noted Buddhist monk from where: China, Japan or Vietnam?

A3)        Japan.   He founded the Tendai school of Buddhism:

Q4)        15th September is World Lymphoma Awareness Day.   Lymphoma is a form of what: cancer, STD or anxiety disorder?

A4)        Cancer.

Q5)        Finally … ?   15th September is Saint Mirin’s Day.   He’s the patron saint of where: Paisley, Renfrew or Greenock?

A5)        Paisley.

Here’s an observation …

“It may take several days to several weeks to determine that specific cause and in some cases it never is determined.”
Dr Jerry Francisco, the Medical examiner who performed the autopsy on Elvis, quoted by the BBC.

And the last song Elvis released in his lifetime …

The next ten question set is on 21st September, the International Day of Peace.

Your comments will be published, tomorrow morning.

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

Decisions about scores are final.

Thank you for coming: have a good day.

*        Hello, Mum!   (It was Japan and Paisley, Mum, rather than China and Greenock.)

†        I was definitely dry, Olga: thankfully, the rain held off!   Unfortunately, my weight’s up half a kilo!   Those late night ice creams aren’t good, are they … ?   😅

‡        Morning, Irene: how is the day … ?   (Oh, we have a ten question set about the Thunderbirds on the 30th: I think Jim may find it appealing!)

§        Yeah, sorry about that, Debbi … !   All I can do is play you a tune¶ … !

¶        Apparently, Debbi, the female singer is Kimi Wong: Richard O’Brian’s first wife.   (She’s in the green hat … )