2006-09-03 11:45:39 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Jokes & Riddles
It doesn't it just shows a picture of an egg with arms and legs.
2006-09-03 11:47:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It wasn't
Origin
It is a very old rhyme and is known throughout Europe in very much the same form.
It's possible however that 'Humpty Dumpty' refers to a powerful cannon used during the English Civil War (1642-49). It was mounted on top of the St Marys at the Wall Church in Colchester defending the city against siege in the summer of 1648 which fell 'off the wall' and couldn't be mended.
2006-09-04 00:51:59 · answer #2 · answered by Powerpuffgeezer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall,
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.
All the Kings horses, and all the Kings men,
Had scrambled eggs for breakfast.
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2006-09-03 12:40:50 · answer #3 · answered by Woody 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
Humpty Dumpty had EGGreat fall
2006-09-04 03:27:28 · answer #4 · answered by used to live in Wales 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't say it at all in the rhyme, but, if you've seen the cartoon/drawings done for the song, it's someone's interpretation of what Humpty Dumpty would look like.
2006-09-03 11:51:52 · answer #5 · answered by micksmixxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well... I guess Humpty Dumpty (not to be confused with Richard Humpty Vission, a musician) could have been a dish... or something ceramic... But, LeeLee is right. Normally it is generalized cause of the drawing of an egg with arms and legs, sitting on a wall.
2006-09-03 11:50:34 · answer #6 · answered by ICG 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nowhere, but ole humpty dumpty is an egg alright.
2006-09-03 11:49:13 · answer #7 · answered by no nickname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He wasn't an egg, it is however actually based upon a true event, and humpty dumpty was a cannon. Not funny i know, but true!!
2006-09-03 23:51:39 · answer #8 · answered by Yokay Booboo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't - but it just started out as an egg in illustation, probably since the nature of the rhyme needs something unstable that can fall and break easliy. Unless he was pissed, then he's be nice and relaxed and just bounce. Or is that if you're hard boiled? hmmmm...
2006-09-03 11:49:45 · answer #9 · answered by wee stoater 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess ppl just figured he was an egg cause he broke and couldne be put back together. That's a really good question though.
2006-09-03 11:48:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋