A number of popes, who were often the butt of criticism from the statues, sought to limit the posting of commentary on Pasquino. Adrian VI planned to have it thrown into the Tiber River, and was only dissuaded when told that, like a frog, the statue would only croak louder in water. Another potentially apocryphal story has a reward being offered to the anonymous writers if they came forward.
Several popes faced criticism from statues and sought to limit commentary on Pasquino. Adrian VI wanted to throw it into the Tiber River, but was persuaded not to do so by the idea that, like a frog, the statue would only croak louder in water. Another story suggests a reward was offered for anonymous writers who came forward.