Germany did it in WWII, and so did Italy (though they called it the Roman step.) Russia did it. Cuba does it, and North Korea does it. African countries have weird, dance-like articulations, but at the heart, they're still goose-stepping. Why?
2007-05-23 13:54:03 · 9 answers · asked by serious troll 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It's a sign of total obedience. After all, no one would voluntarily goose-step, the entire motion is awkward and counterproductive... and that's the whole point.
2007-05-23 14:00:36 · answer #1 · answered by ultrasolvent 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not the dictators that picked the goose step. The Armies of europe for the most part did the goose step but kind of slow so it look real cool. After a bit the step picked up speed so it was like the US speed of marching but they did not change the way they moved their feet.
2007-05-23 14:02:15 · answer #2 · answered by aldistrict7colorado 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also asked the same question, here's the responses i got:
There is this old song, "I love a parade". The goose step shows discipline. Or so the thought pattern goes.
All the Commie's are Goose Steppers, look ridiclous!
got a knot in their undies...maybe why they are so cranky
Guess that the dictators that have followed Hitler LOVE that dance-step !!!
I think it may also be that it looks "bad-@ss" and threatening.
Perhaps to improve the US Army's image we should march more in the style from "Stripes" with Bill Murray ??
Boom Shakalakalaka Boom Shakalakalaka Boom Shakalaka BOOM !! ARrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrmY Training SIR !!
looks good on tele you try having a platoon waddle like a duck
2007-05-23 18:39:24 · answer #3 · answered by Its not me Its u 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Goosestep originated in Scotland. The Germans called it Parade marsch or "parade march." It is not done continuously on a march but is performed as a salute. It is an extremely difficult march to perfect and requires much discipline, practice, and training. Its function is to demonstrate the discipline and martial spirit of a formation.
2007-05-23 14:10:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they instruct it extra as ability of instilling self-discipline and tenacity of their troops; have you ever tried to "goose-step?" for a mile? on a daily basis? that's annoying, and the militia has discovered that via coaching the annoying stuff, they harden their forces. additionally, dictators could desire to maintain their human beings and militia occupied. to boot making delivers and stirring speeches and scapegoating, having infantrymen talk approximately "goose-stepping" and different such ineffective issues are what dictators do to enforce that. plus, it makes them seem, if no longer ambitious, then a minimum of knowledgeable and synchronized. love the Monty-Python remark, via the way lol
2016-11-26 21:32:18 · answer #5 · answered by thetford 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goosestepping army wants to produce that intimidating effect of being unstoppable. Compare both marches (goose-stepping and the usual march we see on American troops). The goosestepping army would seem to trample on whatever is in its way.
2007-05-23 15:05:10 · answer #6 · answered by bowen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LMAO! That is a damn good question that I have asked a few times and I can only say that I think the current dictatorships do it because they know it freaked out Western democracies.... It must be really hard on the knees... check out this article:
2007-05-23 13:59:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
GREAT QUESTION!!
I think it's all about being intimidating... They make up for small numbers by marching really loudly... Sorta like small men who buy big trucks... if you get my drift.
JUST joking... I have no idea... but it's a great question!
2007-05-23 19:26:53 · answer #8 · answered by Amy S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it looks so cool.
2007-05-23 14:34:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋