I've only ever been called "rabbit" by Orlesians and people who wish they were Orlesian. I feel like that alone makes it worse on principle.

[Not that Vandelin's had much dealing with Orlesians at all, but he doesn't mind implying that his limited experience is some universal constant.]

In seriousness, though, whoever said that "knife-ear" is more often a prelude to violence is right. But I'd almost rather the violence be explicit. You can't defend yourself fairly against snickers behind your back.