Susie's fan club, Charter Member #2 checking in...(Tin Man what a great idea)
Susie - as you say, just words. George Carlin's (RIP) rant about the 7 words you can't say on TV is one of the best examples of how this is true.
I personally think usage is contextural, and (as an example) I think cunt is a word to be used quite sparingly - mostly referring to a "super bitch". As a name for the female genitalia, well, not one I prefer, but there you have it: preference and context.
More names for the Little Commander:
trouser trout
one-eyed snake in a turtleneck sweater
little buddy (a variant of Junior Partner - thanks Harry)
The General, Admiral, CEO, etc etc (for those of us needing to over-compensate) LOL
lizard
hog
python (again with the over-compensating)
The last three are used colloquially: "I have to go drain the lizard (hog, python)" or, still referring to a trip to the rest room: "I have to go wrestle a python" (lizard and hog not used in this context quite as often)
Who wants to write a lexicon...?
Does anyone else feel this indicates we all might have a little too much time on our hands?
It's pretty hilarious to me...