R.L. Wing’s The Tao of Power provides this translation of the Chinese symbol for Tao:

“The character for tao is composed of several ideograms. The square with two horizontal dashes inside it represents a head with little tufts of hair on top, the head of a leader . It is combined with the marks of feet running and stopping , which is now written in modernized script and means ‘to advance.’ Together they symbolize the higher mind, along with the feet, advancing on the same path.”

Wow, that’s deep. Now that we know what the word “Tao” really means, we can… uh… have a deeper appreciation of Tao and his… er… uh… um……….. Aw, never mind! This isn’t Philosophy 101—we’re here to see Tao shake shake shake his booty! 

Last but not least, an interesting side note

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