They say a rose under any other name smells just as sweet, and it seems your reputation smells the same no matter what your name... or something.
A horse, whose name Police in England wanted to change to make him sound more intimidating, has failed tests to join a mounted patrol.
Hundreds of people complained on social media when the Thames Valley force suggested calling Brian something like 'Thor' or 'Hercules' instead.
Anyway, it doesn't matter what his name is because poor Brian is being sent back to stables in Bedfordshire as he isn't up for the job at hand.
Despite his fame,Brian's not made it through his trial+returns to his owner today.Always look on the bright side of.. pic.twitter.com/s9x9JtrwP7
— TVP Mounted Section (@TVP_horses) February 18, 2015
Thames Valley Mounted Unit said Brian "didn't settle to an urban environment and was very nervous out and about.He is a lovely horse for someone but not Police."
Could explain that long face.
