Today, let’s talk about the planet that launched a thousand butt jokes… That’s right, today we’re diving deep into Uranus. So grab a telescope, a wet wipe, and maybe a sturdy space probe, because it’s about to get messy.

Back in 1781, astronomer William Herschel discovered this glorious gas giant and thought, “Let’s call it George’s Star,” because nothing says “majestic celestial body” like naming it after your boss, who just happened to be King George III. Thankfully, German astronomer Johann Bode slid in and suggested Uranus instead, named after the Greek god of the sky, totally not because he wanted future generations to snort-laugh their way through science class.

But the real mystery? How the heck do you pronounce it without sounding like a 12-year-old on a sugar high?

Some say “YUR-uh-nuss” (the official, boring way), while others go full teenager mode with “yur-AY-nuss,” which basically guarantees someone in the room will spit out their drink. You can even spice things up with “YOOR-uh-nuhss,” if you want your Uranus to sound classy. But let’s be honest, no matter how you say it, someone’s gonna chuckle.

So whether you’re gazing lovingly at Uranus through a telescope, sending a probe to explore its… mysteries, or just trying not to lose it during astronomy class, remember: it’s your Uranus, pronounce it however you like. Just don’t be surprised when someone says, “Hey, your Uranus looks a little gassy tonight.”

[Via Mental Floss]