The many meanings of Pookie

I call my man pookie, he calls me pookie. Al Bundy called Peg pookie. Chris Rock was a crackhead named pookie in New Jack City. Obama has a mysterious cousin pookie ...(and and uncle jethro). I really hope pookie doesnt become a bad word, then whatever shall i call my pookie?

http://www.newhouse.com/who-is-obamas-cousin-pookie--3.html