Category Archives: the essential pandaness of being

Great Moments in Panda History!

We at Way Better Than Working Inc. have been avidly reading The Way of the Panda, and so have been inspired to make our own, unique (some would say irreverent and sophomoric) comment on PANDAS IN HISTORY.   I know, I know, the use of all cap. bold font is incredibly melodramatic and pretentious, but hey, that’s the way we do things around WBTW.  Ruth Harkness and Su-lin were real people (and pandas) from panda history.  I first read of her in Vicki Croke’s MOST excellent book, The Lady and the Panda. We plan to do lots of reading about pandas, thanks to Henry Nicholls thorough reading list in T W of the P. Oh dear, we are sort of getting serious and academic here and that is certainly NOT how we usually do things around here.  Have no fear! we will take Vicki and Henry’s fascinating research and turn it to our own nefarious and satirical purposes.

Be the Bear!

Bob T. Panda

More on the Importance of Being Pandish

Well I just received my copy of The Way of the Panda, by Henry Nicholls, F.O.P. (Friend of Pandas) and was pleased to see that the photo of my childhood at one the the panda ranches did not end up on the cutting room floor.  I should point out that it was NOT me on the far left.  I would never do such a thing.  Anyway, The Way of the Panda is a real book and you should buy it. ( Avasilable soon from Amazon.com)  Till next time,

Be the Bear!!!!!

BobT. Panda

Be the Bear! Pandas Rule!

Pandas, while not noted for  aggressive behavior, are not wimps.  We did get somewhat discombobulated during the earthquakes in recent memory, but who wouldn’t?  We do draw the line at people who say pandas are not worth the effort and expense to keep our existence assured.  Is not our fabulously graphic appearance and adorable aspect not sufficient in and of itself?  While we cringe at the very thought of pandacide, remember that we are bears, and could revoke our vegetarian status any time we WANTED.  We’re not saying that we WILL, we’re just saying, OK?

Be the Bear!

Bob T.

Embracing your Inner Panda – an ongoing saga

I’m disapointed that I don’t get to hear F.O.P. Henry Nicholls wipe up the floor with BBC radio guy who thinks pandas are a waste of resources.  My feelings were extremely hurt.  I may have to have a little snack and take a nap to get over it.

Stay tuned for even more about inner panda events!

Be the Bear!

Bob T.

Embracing your Inner Panda – an ongoing saga

I’m disapointed that I don’t get to hear F.O.P. Henry Nicholls wipe up the floor with BBC radio guy who thinks pandas are a waste of resources.  My feelings were extremely hurt.  I may have to have a little snack and take a nap to get over it.

Stay tuned for even more about inner panda events!

Be the Bear!

Bob T.