Local bunny turned away from pool scandal

SMALLVANIA'S NEW SWIMMING POOL was swimming in scandal after a soft big toy was denied entry, it emerged tonight.

'They turned me away for being "too lovely", which was kinda complimentary but kinda disappointing' said the bunny in question, Mitzi Bumpkin, 11.

The pool owners issued a statement denying any wrongdoing.

'Today a big, soft and furry toy sought to swim in our pool, which is filled with real water. As such one major health risk to soft toys is serious fur damage. We explained this to the young lady in question by telling her she was "too lovely", as we told several other characters'

Bumpkin was a Christmas present for Emily and has emerged as the most successful character of January 2011. Her attention-seeking nature has irritated some, but endeared others, including her housemate and fellow Bear Factory/Build-a-Bear creation, Ducky Mallard.

Pictured: Bumpkin bumped from Boston baths

Ducky is six years old.