Footnotes Quote by Demetri Martin
“The planets. Now footnote, I'm including Pluto in the planets, because I think it's terrible what they did to Pluto. And it's still a planet to me. I grew up with Pluto as a planet, it will always be a planet.”
About This Quote
Source Stand-up Comedy: Live at the Comedy Store, 2005
He considers Pluto a planet despite its reclassification, showing personal attachment to definitions.
In simple terms: Pluto remains a planet to him.
Key Takeaway
Respect personal definitions over official ones.
Themes
identity
science
definition
nostalgia
personal belief
Mood
playful
defiant
Type
humorous
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- family discussions
- science communication
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
social consensus
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle changing facts?
- When is personal belief more valuable than consensus?
A Different Perspective
Scientific consensus may conflict with personal belief.
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