You say Gadhafi, I say Qaddafi

The beleaguered Libyan leader issued a stern warning to Western news media today, saying "Get my name right, or feel the wrath of the Lion!"

The Globe and Mail and the Vancouver Sun spell the name "Gadhafi," the National Post spells it "Gaddafi," and the New York Times has it as "Qaddafi."

"Is it too much to ask," the longtime Libyan ruler said, "that they spell my name correctly? In the midst of hallucinogen-crazed mobs taking over our cities, must I also endure this indignity?" 

Asked the correct spelling of his name, Colonel M. appeared puzzled.

But it probably doesn't matter, for, as our wise mother used to say when viewing someone's imminent downfall and disgrace, his name will soon be mud.