1. That’s the way I learned to pronounce it around 1970; It wasn’t dirty then, it’s not dirty now! It was Dan Rather pronouncing it “urine-us” that alerted me to the fact that the “your-anus” pronunciation is funny/dirty.
2. Nothing grabs the attention of a group of budding astronomers (kids) like asking them “Hey, did you know Uranus is sideways?” Doesn’t do a thing using the first pronunciation above.
3. It’s the natural pronunciation! It is, after all, a gas giant.
Reminds me of this recent article discussing the recent confirmation that Uranus’ upper atmosphere is comprised of hydrogen sulfide:http://www.iflscience.com/space/study-reveals-uranus-smells-of-farts/
Long Before Jack Daniels, George Washington Was a Whiskey TycoonRead more: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/george-washington-whiskey-businessman-180951364/#ptQQtsCky73y2gkV.99r
Basil Hayden’s claim to fame is that “When Basil Hayden began distilling his smooth Bourbon here in 1794, Kentucky was but 4 years old and George Washington was President.”
After Magic in a Minute, this is my favorite strip from gocomics. I’m wondering how they determined how much blood a mosquito drinks. Did they watch someone get bit, swat it after it flew away, and separate the blood from the insect and weigh both of them?
Templo S.U.D. almost 6 years ago
And then in the year 2620, they’ll rename that planet to Urectum.
electricshadow Premium Member almost 6 years ago
William Herschel, who discovered the planet, wanted it named after his patron, King George III.
Bilan almost 6 years ago
How can Gretzky be the point leader if you don’t include the goals?
It’s a good thing they renamed the planet. It doesn’t look like a George.
therese_callahan2002 almost 6 years ago
“I will love and squeeze this planet, and call it George.”
John Wiley Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Reasons for pronouncing Uranus….
1. That’s the way I learned to pronounce it around 1970; It wasn’t dirty then, it’s not dirty now! It was Dan Rather pronouncing it “urine-us” that alerted me to the fact that the “your-anus” pronunciation is funny/dirty.
2. Nothing grabs the attention of a group of budding astronomers (kids) like asking them “Hey, did you know Uranus is sideways?” Doesn’t do a thing using the first pronunciation above.
3. It’s the natural pronunciation! It is, after all, a gas giant.
Carl Rennhack Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Many years ago Jim Beam used some RBIoN cartoons in their print ads!
Nathan Daniels Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Reminds me of this recent article discussing the recent confirmation that Uranus’ upper atmosphere is comprised of hydrogen sulfide:http://www.iflscience.com/space/study-reveals-uranus-smells-of-farts/
Neo Stryder almost 6 years ago
With that name and the dirty mind of people, I’m not amazed.
stealth694 almost 6 years ago
Long Before Jack Daniels, George Washington Was a Whiskey TycoonRead more: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/george-washington-whiskey-businessman-180951364/#ptQQtsCky73y2gkV.99r
TlalocW almost 6 years ago
Recently, scientists discovered that Uranus smells like rotten eggs. Nothing else got done in the lab that day because of all the immature giggling.
ChessPirate almost 6 years ago
I wonder if Albert Pujols heard a lot of Uranus jokes… ☺
Scott S almost 6 years ago
Basil Hayden’s claim to fame is that “When Basil Hayden began distilling his smooth Bourbon here in 1794, Kentucky was but 4 years old and George Washington was President.”
LV1951 almost 6 years ago
So it’s George’s Uranus?
Luanaphile almost 6 years ago
If you removed all of Gretsky’s goals, he would be aimless.
jasonsnakelover almost 6 years ago
After Magic in a Minute, this is my favorite strip from gocomics. I’m wondering how they determined how much blood a mosquito drinks. Did they watch someone get bit, swat it after it flew away, and separate the blood from the insect and weigh both of them?
Take care. God loves you.
WCraft Premium Member almost 6 years ago
I really wish they WOULD change the name of Uranus. Those jokes/puns are getting old!
Stephen Gilberg almost 6 years ago
My grandfather had a Jim Beam lamp that boasted, “The USA is only 19 years older than Beam.”
Thorby almost 6 years ago
Man, oh man, if you could find a barrel of that? SMOO_OO_OOTH!!!!!