And why the hell are they even associated in the first place?

  • Karyoplasma
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    11 days ago

    Penises are called dicks because of the idiomatic reference “every Tom, Dick and Harry” for ordinary people.

    • Dr. Bob
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      211 days ago

      But we had Dick Nixon, Dick Cavett, and Dick van Dyke during that period.And lots more. So I don’t think that’s it.

      • @[email protected]OP
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        211 days ago

        As a long term owner of a dick, I’m pretty sure we don’t have periods.

        Disclaimer: Not a doctor.