On Tue, 29 Aug 2006, Charles Curley wrote:
On Tue, Aug 29, 2006 at 04:51:40PM -0700, jdow wrote:
> From: "Tim" <ignored_mailbox(a)yahoo.com.au>
>
> While we're on words, it is to be noted that Pluto, the planet,
> has been downgraded. There is a growing body of dissent over
> this action by the IAU. It is thought all the planets should be
> renamed in protest using Disney characters. Henceforth the Earth
> is to be called by its new proper name, Goofy.
>
> {O,o} <wanders off muttering about the "Green Hills of Goofy">
I'm sure Rhysling would approve. Or at least chortle.
But this is incorrect, as Goofy has long been held in reserve should a
moon be discovered for Pluto. In that spirit, we should rename Jupiter
In addition to the first two?
--
Mike hennebry(a)web.cs.ndsu.NoDak.edu
"it stands to reason that they weren't always called the ancients."
-- Daniel Jackson