The forum wouldn't be the same without DD. And he's not always a dick. In fact, he's not really a dick at all. Sometimes he just says things that rub people the wrong way and they think he's a dick because they can't come up with a rational argument for whatever point he's just made.
I always get weird looks when i ask for lime milkshakes at uni. granted the only place that makes them is the swanky cafe where all the professors meet for lunch and have caviar or something. but dammit i want my lime milkshake!