Gunjaman5000 30 Posted April 30, 2007 The sad passing of NZ Cricketer Dick Motz, duly reported in the 'dead' thread by the always excellent DDT, has made me think that the late Mr Motz must have been one of the last generation of Richards who would willingly call themselves Dick. Judging by the roll of names at Gunjaboy's school, one'd be hard pressed to find a Richard these days let alone a Dick.Two famous dicks that spring to mind are Dick Cheney, US Vice President and the splendidly named Dick Pound, chairman of the World Anti-Doping Agency.Are there enough Dicks left to warrant a dead Dick thread? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,335 Posted April 30, 2007 I think here and now would be a good time to mention the jazz musician Dick Hyman. The unmarried cricket umpire Dickie Bird, could also be considered as a potential dead dick. And Dickie Arbiter, is he still alive? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madame Defarge 21 Posted April 30, 2007 Dick Clark , New Years Eve Presenter , is a Dick on his way out, methinks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,784 Posted April 30, 2007 My uncle is a Dick at the relatively young age of 43. Not famous though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,662 Posted April 30, 2007 The sad passing of NZ Cricketer Dick Motz, duly reported in the 'dead' thread by the always excellent DDT, has made me think that the late Mr Motz must have been one of the last generation of Richards who would willingly call themselves Dick. Judging by the roll of names at Gunjaboy's school, one'd be hard pressed to find a Richard these days let alone a Dick. Two famous dicks that spring to mind are Dick Cheney, US Vice President and the splendidly named Dick Pound, chairman of the World Anti-Doping Agency. Are there enough Dicks left to warrant a dead Dick thread? There's also the equally splendidly-named (after an instrument of torture?) Irish political figure Dick Spring, but he's only 57 with no previous, sad to say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted April 30, 2007 The sad passing of NZ Cricketer Dick Motz, duly reported in the 'dead' thread by the always excellent DDT, has made me think that the late Mr Motz must have been one of the last generation of Richards who would willingly call themselves Dick. Judging by the roll of names at Gunjaboy's school, one'd be hard pressed to find a Richard these days let alone a Dick. Two famous dicks that spring to mind are Dick Cheney, US Vice President and the splendidly named Dick Pound, chairman of the World Anti-Doping Agency. Are there enough Dicks left to warrant a dead Dick thread? There's also the equally splendidly-named (after an instrument of torture?) Irish political figure Dick Spring, but he's only 57 with no previous, sad to say. Dick Donner, director of 'The Omen' and 'Superman', amongst others... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,880 Posted April 30, 2007 I think here and now would be a good time to mention the jazz musician Dick Hyman. The unmarried cricket umpire Dickie Bird, could also be considered as a potential dead dick. And Dickie Arbiter, is he still alive? Does Dickie Bird count as it's not his real name. The only other one I can think of is Dickie Davis but I don't think there are any health issues there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,662 Posted April 30, 2007 Surf guitar legend Dick Dale, as featured on the Pulp Fiction soundtrack, turns 70 on Friday. Probably lives in Cali and is as fit as a fiddle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,335 Posted April 30, 2007 I think here and now would be a good time to mention the jazz musician Dick Hyman. The unmarried cricket umpire Dickie Bird, could also be considered as a potential dead dick. And Dickie Arbiter, is he still alive? Does Dickie Bird count as it's not his real name. The only other one I can think of is Dickie Davis but I don't think there are any health issues there. I'd say he should count, it's not as if any of the other above mentioned Dicks have Dick on their birth certificate. Quite why Harold Bird decided he wished to be addressed ad Dickie is beyond me. It should also be noted that the youngest woman to climb Mount Everest was called Dicky Dolma. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Grendel 139 Posted April 30, 2007 There's Dickie Attenborough, he's 84 this year although I don't know of any health worries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Typhoid Harry 23 Posted April 30, 2007 Then there's always the poor sod who's parents named him Richard Head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olveres 8 Posted May 1, 2007 Then there's always the poor sod who's parents named him Richard Head. That'd be one of my Grammar School PE Teacher then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,105 Posted May 1, 2007 Racing drivers Dickie Attwood & Dick Gibson are still alive, as is child star actor from the 1930's & '40's, Dickie Jones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolAnn 926 Posted May 2, 2007 I have/had an Uncle Dick, but I have no idea if he's still alive... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,181 Posted May 2, 2007 Dick Van Dyke, 82 this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunjaman5000 30 Posted May 2, 2007 Then there's always the poor sod who's parents named him Richard Head. Nearly, but not quite. Dick Headley, 69, who has been charged with kidnapping, is reported by the Waikato Times to be in the hospital's cardiac unit in satisfactory condition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,105 Posted May 2, 2007 Others missed (of whom I believe are all alive:) Dick Martin Dick van Patton the wonderfully named Dick Trickle, NASCAR racing driver Dick Cavett Dick King-Smith Dick Francis Dick Fosbury (High jumper, of the fosbury flop) Dick Advocaat Dick Sherman Mjr Dick Winters (Band of Brothers) Some excellent DL candidates there, especially Francis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted May 7, 2007 Isn't that a sticky, pale coloured liquid that's hard to swallow? Dick Advocaat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 123 Posted May 10, 2007 No. it's a crap Dutch football manager who lived in the same town as me a couple of years ago. Not that I knew him personally or anything Quite appropriate really, since dick is German for "fat" Which brings me nicely to King Size Dick who as recently as ten years ago failed to die in a fire. You see his posters round here occasionally. Isn't that a sticky, pale coloured liquid that's hard to swallow? Dick Advocaat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted May 10, 2007 Which brings me nicely to King Size Dick who as recently as ten years ago failed to die in a fire. You see his posters round here occasionally. Surely that's Brian Blessed? If not, must be his German cousin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted May 18, 2007 Dick Van Dyke, 82 this year. His fan site (cringe) think he's in fantastic health... However "Dick Van Dyke is a master of physical comedy. His comic inspiration was Stan Laurel, of Laurel and Hardy fame.(if you're not familiar with Laurel and Hardy please check them out !)" what!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monoclinic 39 Posted June 12, 2007 Was this thread created just to see how many people would google "sick dick"? Oops actually forgot to add my contribution. Fear not on the dickless front there is always the surname to consider. i.e. Julian Dicks. He must only be about 40. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted February 18, 2008 Brummie bigwig Sir Dick Knowles has helped the world on its way to dicklessness. He won the erection to become head of the Labour-run council in 1984. Old Chinese proverb say, "be careful when putting your Dicky Knowles, you might get a nasty surprise..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted February 18, 2008 Old Chinese proverb say, "be careful when putting your Dicky Knowles, you might get a nasty surprise..." Does this proverb apply to Nick Knowles as well? I imagine him to be someone who occasionally suffers at the hands of DDP (dirty dick problems). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted March 5, 2008 Uh oh, Dick is sick. Surf guitar legend Dick Dale, as featured on the Pulp Fiction soundtrack, turns 70 on Friday. Probably lives in Cali and is as fit as a fiddle. “It is rectal cancer, a large tumor. No touring for a while. I have to undergo 6 weeks of chemotherapy, along with 6 weeks of radiation together. Then I rest and heal for 6 weeks. Then they will cut out the tumor. I will have chemo afterwards to finish up. Then I will kick back and heal. Then I will change the tires and get back on the road. Ha! Keep smiling.” 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites