The former planet Pluto which was demoted to “Dwarf Planet” status just two years ago has received a new moniker. Pluto and similar round cosmic objects that aren’t up to snuff in the Planetary scale are now deemed “Plutoids”. Mickey Mouse was not available for comment, but the poor pup has always been the “forgotten” Disney mainstay. I mean if Goofy was given the ability to talk and walk upright, why not Pluto? Now he’s classified with a name that rhymes with Hemoroids.

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