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We don’t care what the International Astronomical Union thinks — today, we’re taking our cues from Yahoo News (which labeled the link for this Pluto story “http://…planet_mutiny”) and officially declaring this blog a Plutocracy. We will be campaigning for Pluto’s reinstatement from now until, well, until both the former planet and ours are set right again. You can join us and help our cause in two ways:
1. Write to the IAU here.
2. Buy our shirt commemorating Pluto’s downfall — just think what a collector’s item it will be after our campaign succeeds! To get your shirt, use the “suggest a topic/link” button at the top of the blog to send us an email reserving yours, or email us at tips-at-mentalfloss.com. We’ll notify you when the shirts are in stock in our store.
Editor’s note: We actually know there are many, many good reasons Pluto should not be considered a planet, which we’ll be blogging about on Monday. We’re just in the first Kubler-Ross stage of grief.
At a time such as this, I’m forced to be not a very sentimental person, because those astronautical-guys have a good point — if we recognize Pluto as a planet, than we’re doing several other “bodies” in this system a grave injustice. But I would love one of those T-shirts, they sound hilarious. I’m rather curious, thoush: what’s all the fuss about? So Pluto isn’t a planet anymore. Other than our mothers having to figure out how many Pizzas/Potatoes/Pancakes/Palindromes to serve us, what’s the big deal?
posted by Bj on 8-26-2006 at 12:18 am
For them to say Pluto isn’t a planet is just plain Goofy!
posted by Sandy on 8-26-2006 at 1:22 pm
Okay, I understand that “planet” has never really been defined and now they want to lay down the law and Pluto just doesn’t make the cut. However, I just want to point out that it is ridiculous to demote Pluto while nicknaming UB313 “Xena” after the Warrior Princess. Come on now…
posted by robyn on 8-28-2006 at 3:43 pm