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Originally Posted by CyberCubed
I wish the creators had the foresight to have his name be Richard Grayson as the standard used one, instead of Dick.
Obviously back in the 30's and 40's they didn't realize calling someone "Dick" in the 80's, 90's, and 2000's would have insult or sexual meanings. Its the same reason the original Flintstones theme song has, "We'll have a gay ol' time!" in the lyrics whereas nowadays you'll NEVER see the word "gay" in a children's theme song.  |
Except he is named Richard. Dick is a nickname for Richard, and dick as slang for penis have been around since 1890, so they where aware of it. But it's still a shortening of a name.
Heck, Dick also was a word for police officer, a person (much like Avarge Joe is now) a declaration and many more usages.