And doesn't "despictable" come form the same root as "picture"? Interesting... In the long run, we're all dead. John Maynard Keynes
Despicable means 'that should be looked down upon'. guaranteed to evoke a violent reaction from police is to challenge their right to "define the situation." --- David Graeber citing Marc Cooper
(The "spic" bit = "spec", not "pic" from "pict", which has to do with pigments and colours).
Just sayin'