10 Mind-Blowing Facts You Didn't Know About Captain Jack Sparrow

Aside from his unusual makeup, elaborate clothing, and funny catchphrases, the most distinct aspect of Captain Jack Sparrow as a character is his iconic “walk”. His offbeat and unbalanced way of walking gave Jack the reputation of being constantly drunk, which usually results in him being seen as a joke to authorities, and sometimes, his fellow pirates.

This “drunk walk” of Jack Sparrow is not a result of being drunk on rum, but more of a byproduct of Jack being constantly at sea. Jack has spent more time on a floating vessel at sea than on steady land for the entirety of his life.

This is the reason why his “Sea Legs” are subconsciously commanding his body language and assumes that he has to balance his posture to prevent himself from falling over, even when he is walking or running on land.

As an accidental benefit, this way of walking adds to Jack’s eccentric and unpredictable personality, which is the best tool that Jack Sparrow uses in fooling everyone into thinking that he is just another dumb pirate providing Jack the upper hand against his enemies.