The Internet Has a Lot of Thoughts About 'Planet 9'

January 20, 2016 1:53 PM EST

Michael Brown, the Caltech astronomer widely known as the lead advocate for Pluto’s demotion to a “dwarf planet,” released a paper on Wednesday announcing the highly likely discovery of a new ninth planet in the solar system. This new world is being referred to as “Planet 9,” and has quickly become the punchline of many jokes in the realm of social media.

OK, OK, I am now willing to admit: I DO believe that the solar system has nine planets.
— Mike Brown does not X (@plutokiller) January 20, 2016

Many can’t help but think about Pluto:

BREAKING: Pluto spotted driving slowly past Planet Nine's home, still unable to get over the past.https://t.co/Dslc95VrJ6
— Patrick Scott Patterson (@OriginalPSP) January 20, 2016

Are we going to fall in love with Planet Nine just to have our hearts broken when we find out it’s nothing more than a lump of space ice?
— Ryan Cassin (@ryancassin) January 20, 2016

While others felt the name could use some work:

You can tell real scientists found the ninth planet because they just called it Planet Nine and got back to work. pic.twitter.com/1bF7TrrA5U
— @sarcasticrover.bsky.social (@SarcasticRover) January 20, 2016

-- They are calling it "Planet Nine."

from the people that brought you the big bang
— David M Willis! (@damnyouwillis) January 20, 2016

coincidentally, "Planet Nine" and "massive perturber" are the names of my college bands. pic.twitter.com/iDroSayeHQ
— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) January 20, 2016

Some even proposed interesting theories about the new planet:

My theory: Planet Nine is just Asgard. Heimdall left the gate open. pic.twitter.com/yNES7Q790W
— Jeff, who is not Joseph Cotten (@JedadiahLeland) January 20, 2016

Scientists have found Planet Nine lurking at the edge of the solar system. Most think it's creepy, but some blame the sun for leading it on.
— Nick Jack Pappas (@Pappiness) January 20, 2016

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