A baby donkey in Arberdeen, UK, might be destined for greatness. His handlers are asking to the public to weigh in on whether he should be named after a tennis champ or the King of Pop.

Staff at Pets Corner originally planned to name him after Scottish tennis star Andy Murray because the donkey was born June 29, just as Murray defeated an opponent at Wimbledon. But Michael Jackson’s recent death prompted an early change after a long discussion amongst the staff, Horse and Hound reported.

"It took a long time to decide because it’s just like naming a child," attendant Bev Caie said. "But Michael Jackson was such a big superstar and it’s such a major issue at the moment that we thought it was the thing to do."

In an update, Pets Corner is now seeking public opinion as to what moniker the donkey should have

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