Walking Backwards While Talking?

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Can anyone else here easily talk while walking backwards?

Not everywhere; I can't do it with a lot of trip hazards or rough ground. On a sidewalk or grass? No problem. It's a talent I didn't know I had until people started pointing it out and commenting that it is remarkable.

Why would you want to walk backwards is the real question?

That would be a health hazard to yourself & others.

I'm pretty sure the ability to walk backwards while talking isn't uncommon. I think most people can do it.

I can walk backwards while talking. I think most people can do it. If anything I would think some autistic people might have a problem with it.

I can even...walk and chew gum at the same time.

I have to walk backwards as part of my physiotherapy treatment. I used to do it on the treadmill and yes I can talk at the same time. I have quite good foot and mouth coordination.

I can actually walk better backwards than I can forwards.

My uncle jokes that people walk backwards when they are drunk on alcohol.

Lol its true

Anyone can recite nursery rhymes while walking backwards in their home. I just did that with the Gettysburg Address.

BUT...

can you sing...and dance seductively while standing on top of a moving railroad car?

I cant even walk around a bus without beaning myself while it rounds a corner.


https://youtu.be/WKX5x3KZXfY

On the other hand... I have engaged in conversations with folks in public places that have piped music, and have hummed tunes ...and the people talking to me will exclaimed "GAWD...How can you DO that??? Hum one tune while another tune is playing at the same time!?!?!?!?".

So that might be some kind of hidden "autistic" related talent. The ability to focus on a melody in your head while another melody is playing.

In my youth I used to do this without paying it much thought, then on one fateful day, I bumped into a very angry woman. Never before have I been yelled at by a complete stranger.
I haven't attempted it since, I would imagine it would be like riding a bike. Starting very slowly and cautiously untill I am again able to do it with confidence.
This time round, I would endeavour to utilise my other senses to notify me of fellow pedestrians. Or maybe even on a quiet field.

They reckon that 100 steps backwards is the equivalent to 1000 steps forward but I doubt that somehow. But it is good exercise.