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To: escapefromboston

While we’re at it, why is it the Boston Celtics (like sell-ticks) but it’s Celtic (like kell-tick) music?


16 posted on 12/08/2023 4:12:22 PM PST by Eccl 10:2 (Prov 3:5 --- "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding")
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To: Eccl 10:2

“Kell-tick” would make it harder to sell tix.


17 posted on 12/08/2023 4:13:32 PM PST by x
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To: Eccl 10:2

“ While we’re at it, why is it the Boston Celtics (like sell-ticks) but it’s Celtic (like kell-tick) music?”

Actually, selltick is Irish and kelltick is Scottish.


42 posted on 12/08/2023 4:50:05 PM PST by stanne
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To: Eccl 10:2

“ While we’re at it, why is it the Boston Celtics (like sell-ticks) but it’s Celtic (like kell-tick) music?”
Phooey. No. Opposite

Actually, Keltic is Irish and selltick is Scottish.


45 posted on 12/08/2023 4:51:15 PM PST by stanne
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To: Eccl 10:2

Because it’s Massachusetts language


91 posted on 12/09/2023 2:27:50 PM PST by Chickensoup
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