I agree it is a silly, trifling matter. I found the wind up humorous, particularly in light of the holier-than-thou reactions of this group. I'd say the wind up hit it's mark perfectly.

I disagree also with the suggestion that an "English Connections" festival would be frowned upon. I just don't believe English national self-loathing is nearly as bad as the hysteria mongers in this group claim it is.

And finally, let's just remember it wasn't the Celts who slapped the "Celtic" label on their people--that was the English and German romantic nationalist scholars.

So let's give credit where due, shall we?