Good. I hope I never, ever have to read the word "dickbar" ever again. That is o...

rhizome · on March 31, 2011

For you, possibly. For everyone else, "dick" refers to Dick Costolo.

jrockway · on March 31, 2011

Would it be called the "jrockbar" if I created it? Unlikely.

"dickbar" stuck because "dick" is a word with negative connotations that refers to the male anatomy. The fact that it's the guy's name simply makes for a cute cover story.

rhizome · on March 31, 2011

I'm sure the entendre didn't escape the early proponents, you're right.

blhack · on March 31, 2011

Oh, well then that makes sense, thanks :)

(I've actually been wondering where the name came from, and asked a few times, but never got an answer. I assume that it was his idea, then?)

To be honest, though, I spend a ton of time reading technology news, and had no idea who Dick Costolo was until right now, so I don't know that it's really safe to say "everybody".

Perhaps Dorsey coming back is kindof "New Coke"?

mberning · on March 31, 2011

Thanks for the clarification. I agree with the OP though that the name is still ridiculous. Why not just refer to it by its real name.