Doubtlessly inspired by the song “I’m Walking Backwards for Christmas” by the Goons. Reached #4 on the UK music charts in 1956.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNUyNIN7LJk

Related: The Benefits of Walking Backwards (64 points, 2023, 26 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38230417