The joke here is that Uranus (partially visible on the right) and Earth are positioned in a way that makes the caption "Well, this is awkward" particularly fitting. Because, you know, Earth is literally facing Uranus. Seven billion humans staring directly at a planet whose name is pronounced in a way that's been the subject of astronomical potty humor since 1781. Even professional astronomers have to maintain straight faces during lectures while secretly knowing exactly why their freshman students are snickering. Some researchers have suggested alternative pronunciations like "URAN-us" instead of "your-ANUS," but honestly, that ship has sailed.
Well, This Is Awkward
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