After decades of insisting that “urine-us” is the only acceptable pronunciation, Astronomers finally agree, “your-anus” is also acceptable.

“I was just tired of correcting people,” admits Dr. Gregory Samuel

Not all Astronomers are completely on board with the decision.

Dr. Stephen Goldfarb said, “Sure, if I’m talking about the planet, I have to call it ‘your-anus’ or no one would know what I was talking about.” But that’s where he draws the line. “I still call it ‘Urine-us’ when I’m with my colleagues. No self-respecting Astronomer would call it ‘your-anus’”

Some are quick to note that the funny name is the only thing Uranus has going for it.

“Can the average person tell you anything about Uranus? No,” said Dr. Christopher Quan. “‘Urine-us’, ‘Your-anus’, say it however you want. If it didn’t have a funny name, No one would even remember it exists.”

Dr Randall Cutty observed, “Why is ‘your-anus’ always followed by a giggle? I think ‘urine–us’ should get more of a reaction. It has the word ‘urine’ in it. What’s funnier than urine!?”

As a result of this ruling, we are now free to make that decision for ourselves: anus or urine?