A’s broadcasters told to pause when saying name Nick Kurtz to avoid mishap
 

Apparently if you say Nick Kurtz too fast It sounds like the N word.


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">NBC Sports California reportedly advised A’s play-by-play announcers to pause between ‘Nick’ and ‘Kurtz’ when referring to the newly called-up prospect during broadcasts in order to avoid any unfortunate mishaps, per <a href="https://twitter.com/sacbee_news?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sacbee_news</a> <a href="https://t.co/CVXa5OWICG">pic.twitter.com/CVXa5OWICG</a></p>&mdash; Talkin’ Basabell (@TalkinBasabell_) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkinBasabell_/status/1914709384158175578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

That dude looks like he’s 12.

Too bad there's not a player named Nick Kerr.


Or a player with small knees...they could talk about methods he used to make his Knee Grow.

Who knows how many strip malls they’ll save from being burned down by this small gesture. I’m all for it

I assumed this was a British thing involving the word knickers.

If he had a disastrous play....."freaking Nick Kurtz ruin everything"


If he casually strolls to first base....."lazy ass Nick Kurtz"

Thank God his name isn't Mike Hunt

Lmfao

Mike Hunt is really struggling with the heat today. Mike Hunt just stinks.

Has anyone seen My ****?

The A's have that horrible chick broadcaster so I'm sure this will go well.

This is downright hilarious. LMAO

Dude should probably just consider going with his full name of Nicholas or something.

She is the worst.

Never heard of him but I Noah K****a

K****a please.

That's one of the whitest Nick Kurtz I've ever seen.

LMAO It's pretty hilarious...
So now you must be careful when pronouncing two totally unrelated words, because they may "sound" like a word that has been deemed terrible...When said word is quite acceptable if it's used in rap songs, thug culture and on a daily basis in regular conversations, provided that you're a member of the right race. Got it!

Dear lord I wouldn’t. Just the discomfort his name brings would be too much to pass up.

Nick Kurtz with attitude