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¿Qué significa caminar con las manos detrás de la espalda, según la psicología?
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Viral TikTok Sparks Debate: Why Do Older Men Walk With Their Hands Clasped Behind Their Backs?
A viral video by TikTok user Moa Marie has sparked an online discussion about a peculiar walking habit observed among older men: clasping their hands behind their backs. The six-second clip, uploaded on March 12, 2025, shows an elderly man strolling down a sunny street in what appears to be a residential area, his hands neatly interlocked behind him. Moa Marie, who posed the question "Why though?" in her video, shared her grandfather's explanation: "He says it's because it's comfortable." However, she also pondered if it's a generational norm, observing that "Everybody does it in his generation." The video, which has garnered over 4,800 views and numerous comments, has resonated with many users. One commenter, nearing 40, joked, "Närmar mig nog gammal gubbe. Snart 40.. Men har ont i ena axeln så jag kan inte gå sådär 😎😎" (I'm probably getting close to being an old man. Almost 40... But I have a sore shoulder so I can't walk like that 😎😎). Another offered a more physiological theory: "För att där sitter en nerv som gör det lättare att gå." (Because there's a nerve there that makes it easier to walk.) This seemingly simple observation has tapped into a broader curiosity about common human behaviors and the subtle ways generational habits manifest in public. While no definitive scientific consensus was presented in the video, it successfully highlighted a shared, often unnoticed, cultural phenomenon.
