Rabbit Trail: Walk Like an Egyptian
Estimated Time: 5 minutes
Jem went through a brief period walking like an Egyptian.
The idea of "walking like an Egyptian" comes from the way ancient Egyptians are depicted in their art and hieroglyphs. You often see figures with one foot forward and their body turned to the side. This unique pose captured the imagination of people for generations and became a popular cultural reference.
Did Egyptians really walk like that?
Don't Walk Like an Egyptian, Because They Didn't, Either! (a fun fact)
Why do people talk about "walking like an Egyptian"? This strange phenomenon, which became a cult hit at one point, involves an unnatural posture where your shoulders face the side while everything else faces the front. When people try it, they usually also add strange head and arm movements.
Have you ever danced to the song "Walk Like An Egyptian?"