The next few months of the 2024 meme
The daily questions Meme 2024 continues with August, September and October under the cut. The link has been added to my journal sticky post.
August
1. Author Herman Melville was born today in New York in 1819, have you ever read Moby Dick?
2. In 1865 Lewis Carroll published ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ - have you read it/seen a film version?
3. What’s your favourite alcoholic cold drink? With or without ice?
4. International Owl Awareness Day. Have you ever seen (or heard) wild owls?
5. Do you still buy a real, printed newspaper?
6. In 1991 Tim Berners-Lee released files describing his idea for the World Wide Web. WWW debuted as a publicly available service on the Internet today. In what way does access to the web help you in day-to-day life?
7. Do you collect anything (or even regret a collection you started?)
8. In 1783 the English inventor John Heathcoat, invented a lace-making machine. Do you own any lace?
9. In 1899 P. L. Travers was born. Have you ever read her books about Mary Poppins?
10. Have you ever ridden a horse?
11. Enid Blyton, children’s author was born today in 1897. Have you ever read any of her books?
12. The first American police force was established in New Amsterdam back in 1658. Have you ever had to deal with the police?
13. Do you like wearing hats?
14. The UK has a ‘National Financial Awareness Day’ today. How are your finances (no need to go into specifics - but do you have enough to do what you want, when you want)?
15. Do you like showing your feet (do you have nail polish on your toenails)?
16. Today in 1939 The Wizard of Oz premiered at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, starring Judy Garland. Have you ever seen it?
17. What’s the weather like today where you are?
18. It’s Robert Redford’s birthday (b.1936) - have you seen any of his films (have you a favourite?)
19. It’s World Photo Day! Care to share the last photo you took?
20. Do you often listen to the radio? Which channel do you listen to most if you do?
21. In 1943 Disney’s Bambi was released. Have you ever seen it (did you cry when Bambi’s mother died?).
22. Have you tried any alternatives to cow’s milk? Thoughts? Favourites?
23. Do you watch Strictly Come Dancing (UK) or Dancing with the Stars (US)?
24. Today in 1932 Amelia Earhart left California on the first transcontinental non-stop flight by a woman. What is the longest distance you’ve flown without stopping?
25. In London the Nottinghill Carnival takes place today and tomorrow. Have you ever been to a street Carnival?
26. Today is the International Day of the Dog to promote the homing of rescue dogs. What’s your favourite breed of dog (and have you ever owned one)?
27. Have you ever ridden in a hot air balloon? Would you ever consider it if you haven’t?
28. Do you like the design of your kitchen? What would your ideal kitchen look like?
29. Have you any favourite phone apps you use regularly? Are there some you have to use in your area (e.g. for parking your car)?
30. Do you like listening to things through small earbuds or large noise-cancelling headphones or do you prefer to listen through a speaker?
31. Do you organise your banking online, or do you prefer to go to the bank in person?
September
1. Have you ever played snooker, billiards or pool?
2. It’s World Coconut Day - what’s your favourite way to eat coconut?
3. Do you like Welsh Rarebit? Have you ever made it?
4. What is your favourite tree?
5. Do you have scanners or an App in your local grocery supermarket so you can scan your shopping yourself and pay at the automated checkout? Do you use them?
6. Sheets and blankets or a duvet with a cover (or some other combination)?
7. It’s World Beard Day - do you know anyone with a beard?
8. In the US it’s Grandparent’s Day. How many grandparents were still around when you were growing up? Have you any special memories of your grandparents?
9. In 1504 Michelangelo’s statue of David was unveiled in Florence. Have you ever seen the original or a copy of it?
10. Do you know how to use a sewing machine? Do you own one?
11. In 1909 the German astronomer Max Wolf rediscovered Halley's comet - have you ever seen a comet?
12. Today is European Migraine Day of Action to raise awareness - have you ever had a migraine?
13. Do you own a desktop computer or do you use a laptop or a tablet?
14. Francis Scott Key wrote the poem "Defence of Fort M’Henry" in 1814. It was later known as "The Star-Spangled Banner” - do you know all the words?
15. Penicillin was discovered today in 1928 by Alexander Fleming - have you ever had to take it?
16. In 1953 the first cinemascope film was shown - The Robe starring Richard Burton. Do you prefer to see a movie at home or on the big screen (does it depend on the type of movie)?
17. What is the worst smell you’ve ever smelled?
18. Have you ever tried wearing contact lenses?
19. It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day! Have you read Robert Louis Stephenson’s Treasure Island?
20. Let’s talk pillows: soft/medium or hard? Synthetic/hypoallergenic, memory foam or feather (duck or goose)? How many are comfortable for you to sleep on?
21. Have you ever traced your ancestors? How far back can you go?
22. It’s Hobbit Day - created alongside Tolkien Week by the American Tolkien Society in 1978. Are you a fan of the Hobbits?
23. In 1940 Piet Mondrian, the Dutch painter, left Europe to live in New York for the rest of his life. Are you familiar with Mondrian’s work?
24. Have you ever owned a small, caged pet (hamster, gerbil, guinea pig, rabbit)?
25. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise opened in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1952. Are you a fan of fried chicken?
26. In September 1955 the very first TV advertisement was broadcast on UK TV. Do TV ad breaks annoy you?
27. In 1946 Hergé published the first Adventures of TinTin. Do you remember the cartoon (comic books or TV series)?
28. International Rabbit Day - have you ever seen wild rabbits?
29. Do you like (or have you ever had) Chai tea?
30. The United Nations celebrates International Translation Day to celebrate professional language translators. Have you ever used Google Translate?
October
1. In 1884, forty-one delegates from 25 nations met in Washington DC for the International Meridian Conference and chose the Greenwich Meridian in the UK as the Prime Meridian of the World (Longitude 0 degrees). Which degree longitude do you live on?
2. What’s your favourite snack?
3. On National Poetry Day do you have a favourite poet or poem (link if you want to)?
4. Do you have any lights in your house that are on a timer so they come on automatically?
5. It’s Kate Winslet’s birthday - have you seen her in James Cameron’s Titanic?
6. In 1889 the Moulin Rouge opened in Paris - have you ever been to a cabaret?
7. I have a friend who gets very annoyed if the TV volume is on an odd number. Is there anything that drives you crazy, that other people think is a bit strange?
8. In 1645 the first Montréal hospital was opened in the Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal by nurse Jeanne Mance. How far away is your local hospital?
9. Do you like blue cheese?
10. National Handbag Day - is your life in your handbag, or just the essentials? Have you a favourite bag?
11. What is your favourite garden plant or flower?
12. Is arthritis common in your family (do you have any affected joints?)
13. Do you complete any puzzles to train your brain every day?
14. It's Thanksgiving Day in Canada today - reflecting on your childhood, what were you thankful for?
15. Do you still wash your hands as regularly as you did during the pandemic?
16. It’s World Spine Day - how flexible are you?
17. What’s your favourite type of pasta shape, or do you find the perfect shape to suit the sauce you've made?
18. In 1957 Elvis starred in the movie Jailhouse Rock - have you seen it?
19. It’s National Album Day - do you own any vinyl albums?
20. Did you ever own a black and white TV? When did you first watch a colour TV?
21. What’s your favourite apple variety (to eat or to bake with)?
22. How’s the weather - warmer or cooler than it should be at this time of year?
23. Has anyone in your family had a 50th wedding anniversary?
24. How often do you get your vision tested?
25. It’s World Opera Day - are you a fan?
26. National Pumpkin Day - what’s your favourite type of pumpkin to eat?
27. In 1975 Bruce Springsteen was featured on the covers of Time and Newsweek Magazines - have you a favourite Springsteen song?
28. In 1897 Edith Head, the Hollywood costume designer was born. Her designs for The Sting won her an Oscar (she won 8 in her lifetime). What’s your favourite era for beautiful clothing styles? What's the fanciest thing you've ever worn?
29. Do you like porridge/oatmeal for breakfast? If you do, do you add extra things to it?
30. Dhanteras is a Hindu celebration where people buy gold and utensils as it is believed to bring good luck, health, and prosperity and ward off evil. What would you buy someone today?
31. Hallowe’en or All Hallows' Eve is today. Have you ever played traditional games like bobbing for apples on Hallowe’en?
August
1. Author Herman Melville was born today in New York in 1819, have you ever read Moby Dick?
2. In 1865 Lewis Carroll published ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ - have you read it/seen a film version?
3. What’s your favourite alcoholic cold drink? With or without ice?
4. International Owl Awareness Day. Have you ever seen (or heard) wild owls?
5. Do you still buy a real, printed newspaper?
6. In 1991 Tim Berners-Lee released files describing his idea for the World Wide Web. WWW debuted as a publicly available service on the Internet today. In what way does access to the web help you in day-to-day life?
7. Do you collect anything (or even regret a collection you started?)
8. In 1783 the English inventor John Heathcoat, invented a lace-making machine. Do you own any lace?
9. In 1899 P. L. Travers was born. Have you ever read her books about Mary Poppins?
10. Have you ever ridden a horse?
11. Enid Blyton, children’s author was born today in 1897. Have you ever read any of her books?
12. The first American police force was established in New Amsterdam back in 1658. Have you ever had to deal with the police?
13. Do you like wearing hats?
14. The UK has a ‘National Financial Awareness Day’ today. How are your finances (no need to go into specifics - but do you have enough to do what you want, when you want)?
15. Do you like showing your feet (do you have nail polish on your toenails)?
16. Today in 1939 The Wizard of Oz premiered at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, starring Judy Garland. Have you ever seen it?
17. What’s the weather like today where you are?
18. It’s Robert Redford’s birthday (b.1936) - have you seen any of his films (have you a favourite?)
19. It’s World Photo Day! Care to share the last photo you took?
20. Do you often listen to the radio? Which channel do you listen to most if you do?
21. In 1943 Disney’s Bambi was released. Have you ever seen it (did you cry when Bambi’s mother died?).
22. Have you tried any alternatives to cow’s milk? Thoughts? Favourites?
23. Do you watch Strictly Come Dancing (UK) or Dancing with the Stars (US)?
24. Today in 1932 Amelia Earhart left California on the first transcontinental non-stop flight by a woman. What is the longest distance you’ve flown without stopping?
25. In London the Nottinghill Carnival takes place today and tomorrow. Have you ever been to a street Carnival?
26. Today is the International Day of the Dog to promote the homing of rescue dogs. What’s your favourite breed of dog (and have you ever owned one)?
27. Have you ever ridden in a hot air balloon? Would you ever consider it if you haven’t?
28. Do you like the design of your kitchen? What would your ideal kitchen look like?
29. Have you any favourite phone apps you use regularly? Are there some you have to use in your area (e.g. for parking your car)?
30. Do you like listening to things through small earbuds or large noise-cancelling headphones or do you prefer to listen through a speaker?
31. Do you organise your banking online, or do you prefer to go to the bank in person?
September
1. Have you ever played snooker, billiards or pool?
2. It’s World Coconut Day - what’s your favourite way to eat coconut?
3. Do you like Welsh Rarebit? Have you ever made it?
4. What is your favourite tree?
5. Do you have scanners or an App in your local grocery supermarket so you can scan your shopping yourself and pay at the automated checkout? Do you use them?
6. Sheets and blankets or a duvet with a cover (or some other combination)?
7. It’s World Beard Day - do you know anyone with a beard?
8. In the US it’s Grandparent’s Day. How many grandparents were still around when you were growing up? Have you any special memories of your grandparents?
9. In 1504 Michelangelo’s statue of David was unveiled in Florence. Have you ever seen the original or a copy of it?
10. Do you know how to use a sewing machine? Do you own one?
11. In 1909 the German astronomer Max Wolf rediscovered Halley's comet - have you ever seen a comet?
12. Today is European Migraine Day of Action to raise awareness - have you ever had a migraine?
13. Do you own a desktop computer or do you use a laptop or a tablet?
14. Francis Scott Key wrote the poem "Defence of Fort M’Henry" in 1814. It was later known as "The Star-Spangled Banner” - do you know all the words?
15. Penicillin was discovered today in 1928 by Alexander Fleming - have you ever had to take it?
16. In 1953 the first cinemascope film was shown - The Robe starring Richard Burton. Do you prefer to see a movie at home or on the big screen (does it depend on the type of movie)?
17. What is the worst smell you’ve ever smelled?
18. Have you ever tried wearing contact lenses?
19. It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day! Have you read Robert Louis Stephenson’s Treasure Island?
20. Let’s talk pillows: soft/medium or hard? Synthetic/hypoallergenic, memory foam or feather (duck or goose)? How many are comfortable for you to sleep on?
21. Have you ever traced your ancestors? How far back can you go?
22. It’s Hobbit Day - created alongside Tolkien Week by the American Tolkien Society in 1978. Are you a fan of the Hobbits?
23. In 1940 Piet Mondrian, the Dutch painter, left Europe to live in New York for the rest of his life. Are you familiar with Mondrian’s work?
24. Have you ever owned a small, caged pet (hamster, gerbil, guinea pig, rabbit)?
25. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise opened in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1952. Are you a fan of fried chicken?
26. In September 1955 the very first TV advertisement was broadcast on UK TV. Do TV ad breaks annoy you?
27. In 1946 Hergé published the first Adventures of TinTin. Do you remember the cartoon (comic books or TV series)?
28. International Rabbit Day - have you ever seen wild rabbits?
29. Do you like (or have you ever had) Chai tea?
30. The United Nations celebrates International Translation Day to celebrate professional language translators. Have you ever used Google Translate?
October
1. In 1884, forty-one delegates from 25 nations met in Washington DC for the International Meridian Conference and chose the Greenwich Meridian in the UK as the Prime Meridian of the World (Longitude 0 degrees). Which degree longitude do you live on?
2. What’s your favourite snack?
3. On National Poetry Day do you have a favourite poet or poem (link if you want to)?
4. Do you have any lights in your house that are on a timer so they come on automatically?
5. It’s Kate Winslet’s birthday - have you seen her in James Cameron’s Titanic?
6. In 1889 the Moulin Rouge opened in Paris - have you ever been to a cabaret?
7. I have a friend who gets very annoyed if the TV volume is on an odd number. Is there anything that drives you crazy, that other people think is a bit strange?
8. In 1645 the first Montréal hospital was opened in the Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal by nurse Jeanne Mance. How far away is your local hospital?
9. Do you like blue cheese?
10. National Handbag Day - is your life in your handbag, or just the essentials? Have you a favourite bag?
11. What is your favourite garden plant or flower?
12. Is arthritis common in your family (do you have any affected joints?)
13. Do you complete any puzzles to train your brain every day?
14. It's Thanksgiving Day in Canada today - reflecting on your childhood, what were you thankful for?
15. Do you still wash your hands as regularly as you did during the pandemic?
16. It’s World Spine Day - how flexible are you?
17. What’s your favourite type of pasta shape, or do you find the perfect shape to suit the sauce you've made?
18. In 1957 Elvis starred in the movie Jailhouse Rock - have you seen it?
19. It’s National Album Day - do you own any vinyl albums?
20. Did you ever own a black and white TV? When did you first watch a colour TV?
21. What’s your favourite apple variety (to eat or to bake with)?
22. How’s the weather - warmer or cooler than it should be at this time of year?
23. Has anyone in your family had a 50th wedding anniversary?
24. How often do you get your vision tested?
25. It’s World Opera Day - are you a fan?
26. National Pumpkin Day - what’s your favourite type of pumpkin to eat?
27. In 1975 Bruce Springsteen was featured on the covers of Time and Newsweek Magazines - have you a favourite Springsteen song?
28. In 1897 Edith Head, the Hollywood costume designer was born. Her designs for The Sting won her an Oscar (she won 8 in her lifetime). What’s your favourite era for beautiful clothing styles? What's the fanciest thing you've ever worn?
29. Do you like porridge/oatmeal for breakfast? If you do, do you add extra things to it?
30. Dhanteras is a Hindu celebration where people buy gold and utensils as it is believed to bring good luck, health, and prosperity and ward off evil. What would you buy someone today?
31. Hallowe’en or All Hallows' Eve is today. Have you ever played traditional games like bobbing for apples on Hallowe’en?