Can anyone tell me why it’s called a goose step? I have observed thousands of geese at or pond over the past couple of decades. None of them walk this way; they sort of waddle.
I went to the clinic because the top of my (bald) head was swollen after I’d been stung by yellow jackets. The clerk couldn’t help staring but still had to be told twice why I was there.
Geese have no knees, and in ‘goose-stepping’, the knees do not bend. It’s not a perfect metaphor, but it explains the origin of the term as it pertains to military marching.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member over 3 years ago
Only when I laugh, doc.
sirbadger over 3 years ago
Maybe he should try out for the Rockettes.
allen@home over 3 years ago
Only when i try to bend it you Quack.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 3 years ago
“No, I just like to show it off.”
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 3 years ago
Ask him about his hip, Doc.
cygnetash Premium Member over 3 years ago
His knee is fine, but his ankle is unraveling…
dflak over 3 years ago
No, I just like to practice my goose-stepping.
Can anyone tell me why it’s called a goose step? I have observed thousands of geese at or pond over the past couple of decades. None of them walk this way; they sort of waddle.
Zebrastripes over 3 years ago
No Doc, I always walk around with a stiff one
[Traveler] Premium Member over 3 years ago
Ministry of Silly Walks
Looneytunes65 over 3 years ago
Nah, I got the problem straightened out.
h.v.greenman over 3 years ago
Yes it is doc, this durn, left knee keeps bending on me and spoiling my Jimmy Cagney walk
e.groves over 3 years ago
Only when I do this. Well, stop doing that.
sandpiper over 3 years ago
My wife starched my pants, but only the one leg took.
Bill The Nuke over 3 years ago
I went to the clinic because the top of my (bald) head was swollen after I’d been stung by yellow jackets. The clerk couldn’t help staring but still had to be told twice why I was there.
tremaine53 over 3 years ago
Geese have no knees, and in ‘goose-stepping’, the knees do not bend. It’s not a perfect metaphor, but it explains the origin of the term as it pertains to military marching.
Calvins Brother over 3 years ago
“I just wanted to show you I shaved my legs.”
sandflea over 3 years ago
Well, at least something still gets stiff.
cuzinron47 over 3 years ago
Nah, he’s just practicing his place kicking.
Kirk Barnes Premium Member over 3 years ago
I’m good, but it bothers the heck out of my wife.
arthurc over 3 years ago
https://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-goo3.htm
Lightpainter over 3 years ago
Could he try out as a punter for the NFL?
paullp Premium Member over 3 years ago
“Not at all doc, look how long I’m able to keep my leg straight.”
“Not at all doc, I’m just here for my physical before I sign the contract to be the new placekicker on the football team.”
“Not at all doc, but I do seem to be having this little issue with my hip.”
(With a nod of acknowledgement to Al Jaffee)