The origin of the term is contested, but may be derived from “George Stick”, named for a possible inventor.
I knew the device itself predated gaming, but I always assumed it gained the joystick name from some game company. I’m surprised to to learn its unrelated!
My uncle always calls my cousin “fuckstick”. I wonder where it originated?
That’s a good one. Ass clown is also good.
I’m partial to douche-canoe