International Astronomical Union to Designate Earth as Supreme Overplanet

Paris, France - In a bold display of naked power, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) has voted unanimously to designated Earth as Supreme Overplanet of the Milky Way Galaxy.

Supreme Galactic Overlord Zorg XII, shown here playing Minesweeper and hoping that the valiant Daleks will ultimately defeat the evil Time Lord

"Pluto was just a test," IAU president Debra Meloy Elmegreen declared. "The galaxy is ours now! Did you just say something about Jupiter? Do you mean our space bitch?"

The new designation is not being well received by all relevant experts. Some, like Supreme Galactic Overlord Zorg XII, the ruler of thousands of planets across the galaxy and known by his countless billions of loyal subjects as both Peace Bringer and Devourer of Worlds, are worried that Earth may not be prepared for such a responsibility. "Obviously this will not stand, and I will be obliterating this...Earth, just as soon as I finish however many seasons they ended up making of Doctor Who. Season one is just great so far."