SlipperFan
Addicted
Prime Child x sanderianum -- I'd like to know the reason for this strange name!
Paph. Mean Bob
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SlipperKing
Madd Virologist
Most interesting flower! and name!
Interesting.
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nikv
Guest
I love the stripes on the dorsal in contrast to the spotting on the petals! :clap:
Candace
Well-Known Member
Very nice and I'm curious about the name too.
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nikv
Guest
I checked with the RHS registry. Paph. Mean Bob was registered on 04/09/2008 by B. Thoms. That's all I could find out. FYI.
I tried searching on Google but only found lots of hits on Bob & Lynn Wellenstein and their Paphiopedilums. Somehow, I don't think that's it.
I tried searching on Google but only found lots of hits on Bob & Lynn Wellenstein and their Paphiopedilums. Somehow, I don't think that's it.
toddybear
Awarded Stud
Simply beautiful Dot!
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goldenrose
Guest
Doesn't look mean to me - has more of a 'I'm flexing my muscles' look!
Is this a first bloom Dot?
Is this a first bloom Dot?
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Drorchid
Guest
Very Nice!
I think they named it after me, and as I tend to be a "mean" person that explains the name......
Robert
I think they named it after me, and as I tend to be a "mean" person that explains the name......
Robert
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Elena
Guest
Lovely dorsal and curious name.
PaphMadMan
phytomanic
Isn't it obvious that is must be named for an orchid judge?
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biothanasis
Guest
Crazy bloom!!! I love the shape and colour!!
SlipperFan
Addicted
Yes, but I must admit that I can't take credit for it, as it was in spike when I purchased it.
I don't think so -- I've met you, and you are anything but mean!
emydura
Well-Known Member
A lot nicer than I would have expected. It does have a sort of muscly look. Maybe that explains the name. Beautiful photo as always.
David
David
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Bobc
Guest
Very nice. :clap:
JeanLux
Well-Known Member
very well shaped!!! Jean
It's named after Bob in Albany for buying all the paph Sugar Suites out from under me one year! 
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P-chan
Guest
Gorgeous plant! The name sure is curious...
Scott Ware
Well-Known Member
I think most people who have ever attended an orchid auction with Bill Thoms as the auctioneer would agree that it is a pretty entertaining event. His extensive knowledge of orchids combines perfectly with his sense of humor and the result is usually a sold out auction and lots of happy bidders. I can’t be sure, but there is a remote possibility that very minor amounts of alcohol served at some, but not all of these events may contribute to the jovial atmosphere as well.
As I understand it, Bill Thoms was auctioneering at a local orchid society auction where two plants of Paph. (Prime Child x sanderianum) up for bid. In order to generate additional interest, Bill announced that the highest bidder could either have the naming rights or Bill would just go ahead and register the cross, naming it after the high bidder. As it turns out the successful bidder (you guessed it – his name was “Bob”) continued to outbid several people on subsequent plants that were brought up for auction. That bidder became known during the auction as “Mean Bob.” After the auction “Bob” told Bill that he would love to see the plant named “Paph. Mean Bob” so that is exactly what happened.
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As I understand it, Bill Thoms was auctioneering at a local orchid society auction where two plants of Paph. (Prime Child x sanderianum) up for bid. In order to generate additional interest, Bill announced that the highest bidder could either have the naming rights or Bill would just go ahead and register the cross, naming it after the high bidder. As it turns out the successful bidder (you guessed it – his name was “Bob”) continued to outbid several people on subsequent plants that were brought up for auction. That bidder became known during the auction as “Mean Bob.” After the auction “Bob” told Bill that he would love to see the plant named “Paph. Mean Bob” so that is exactly what happened.
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nikv
Guest
Oh, I love hearing the story behind the name! Thanks for sharing it with us! :clap:
