A very bizarre question.

Why do the children's book on the nursery rhyme depict Humpty Dumpty as egg shaped, when the rhyme makes no attempt on describing Humpty dumpty whatsoever ?

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Noble · 56-60, M

I’ve always assumed it’s an implied reference to the fact an egg would not sit well on a wall - it would have the tendency to roll off.

Phantome

@Noble good theory

MarmeeMarch · M

@Noble Who ever said Humpty Dumpty was an egg ?

Noble · 56-60, M

Though not explicitly described as an egg, he is traditionally portrayed as such. @MarmeeMarch

MarmeeMarch · M

@Noble Just because he was fat and bald doesn't mean he was an egg.