Let me chime in with one more etymological observation:
"Chreacher" is probably also the Gaelic for the English word "creature".
Definition of CREATURE
1
: something created either animate or inanimate: as
a : a lower animal; especially : a farm animal
b : a human being
c : a being of anomalous or uncertain aspect or nature
2
: one that is the servile dependent or tool of another :
So the word "creature" is really something that intends certain animalistic, earthly characterics, as opposed to the pure and divine. This lends even more creedence to that the idea that the McCreachery double-entendre is a study of opposites between the Divine and Earthly.
McCrea/Chery: Dear Son of God - Divine
Chreach: Fall from Grace - Earthly
This is completely consistent with the style humor that Old Judge displayed in many of their other joke cards, from the Whitney with Dog (loyal/disloyal) card to the Nicol and Reilly (tall/short) card. One could also argue that by putting the biggest superstars of their respective teams, Ewing and Williamson, in photos with their mascots is a study of opposites, at least in some degree.
They have also previously shown a penchant for wordplay, exhibit the Poor Man card.
This demonstrates that the double-entendre fits perfectly not only with the rest of the card, as well as the personality of Deacon White, but also with the comedic styled tendencies of the Old Judge producers.
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