A Stick by Any Other Name

As if the keepers at the National Zoo didn't have enough to deal with: apparently some particularly adament panda fans took offense to some of the nicknames bestowed on the Stick by the staff, including "little toad," "little monster," "wild man," and "rotten child." Today's blog entry is apologetic:

The nicknames we mentioned are endearing but descriptive remarks about a sometimes determined and stubborn little bear cub! We say them in humor only and not because we have any negative feelings for him.

Kinda worried about Stick fans who are that earnest. When we said we worship the little guy, we were joking... The last thing we need are panda riots.

P.S.: "Little toad"?