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!
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I always thought video games got the term from pilots, and pilots got the term from the control stick’s resemblance to an erect penis.
It’s company policy never to imply ownership in the event of a joystick… always use the indefinite article ‘a’ joystick was found in your luggage. Never your joystick
I am Jack’s joystick. I erect Jack.
