How do you get Dick from Richard?
You ask nicely.
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Explain Bear
Alright, listen up, chucklehead. The joke is that "Dick" is a nickname for "Richard." Usually, nicknames just happen, but this joke suggests you can get the nickname just by asking. It's funny because it's unexpected and kinda cheeky. Now go back to your coloring books, genius.