Why is Humpty Dumpty usually drawn as an egg? Never once in the nursery rhyme is he described as an egg.

Maybe he was just a guy sitting on a wall.

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That's an astute observation, and I have no idea *why* he's depicted as an egg! 🤔

BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F

Violet is probably right. If he as a real person, it might be a little too grotesque for kids.