Curiouser and curiouser

[roxy]

what the hell is wrong with dick? The word--I mean, seriously, what's wrong with it?
The lovely mskatej had a most amusing and informative poll in her lj today, and again it was stated 'dick' is an awful word.

Why? Dick is so..expressive! You can use it so many ways!

I like dick. *pauses for snickers, knowing full well she meant it both ways*

Tell me please, why you don't.

Comments

[garryowen.livejournal.com]

Personally, I don't have a problem with it. I kinda like it, actually. I think there are a couple of things at work:

1. Guys use the word "dick" a lot, and don't really seem to use cock when they're talking to each other. So, perhaps, since fandom is mostly female, we feel more comfortable with "cock." Like we own it more. Similar to why women don't like the word "cunt" or "pussy."

2. Dick also has derogatory meanings. "He's such a dick!" Whereas we never say, "What a cock! He totally gave me a shitty work schedule!"

I like that dick has so many meanings, including, "We dicked around all day and got nothing done." How awesome is that. Plus, it has all those hard consonants. Yeah.

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

I do use dick an awful lot in everyday speech. I tend to express myself a *lot* differently in RL than I do on line. Dick is a handy word. One I *never * use at home, Mr. Roxy would have a bloody fit. But at work, hanging out with the other loons, oy! Sometimes I don't do dick all day. *grin*
Yeah, it's definitely not a girly word.