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This character though is a bit of a throwback for doing otherwise, and a pretty successful throwback as well because they can run just as fast (if not faster) than on two legs. This atavism is represented by the character being [[Raised by Wolves]], a partly non-human [[Beast Man]] or a [[Wolf Man]]. On the other extreme a [[Cyborg]] or genetically altered character might have this added as an alternate mode of locomotion. Then again, the [[Stringy-Haired Ghost Girl]] and other supernatural critters may move this way just for freaky kicks.
This character though is a bit of a throwback for doing otherwise, and a pretty successful throwback as well because they can run just as fast (if not faster) than on two legs. This atavism is represented by the character being [[Raised by Wolves]], a partly non-human [[Beast Man]] or a [[Wolf Man]]. On the other extreme a [[Cyborg]] or genetically altered character might have this added as an alternate mode of locomotion. Then again, the [[Stringy-Haired Ghost Girl]] and other supernatural critters may move this way just for freaky kicks.


Sometimes, [[Funny Animal|Funny Animals]] and [[Civilized Animal|Civilized Animals]] will assume this stance, whether as part of a [[Masquerade]] or not.
Sometimes, [[Funny Animal]]s and [[Civilized Animal]]s will assume this stance, whether as part of a [[Masquerade]] or not.


This [[Sister Trope]] of [[Primal Stance]] often involves [[Ceiling Cling]], [[In a Single Bound]], [[Wall Crawl]] and [[Wall Jump]]. The character can grab onto the roof, jump super high, run on walls and jump from object to object. [[Civilized Animal|Civilized Animals]] and [[Funny Animal|Funny Animals]] are known to switch to all fours.
This [[Sister Trope]] of [[Primal Stance]] often involves [[Ceiling Cling]], [[In a Single Bound]], [[Wall Crawl]] and [[Wall Jump]]. The character can grab onto the roof, jump super high, run on walls and jump from object to object. [[Civilized Animal]]s and [[Funny Animal]]s are known to switch to all fours.


The polar opposite of [[Four Legs Good, Two Legs Better]], where a quadruped adopts a decidedly humanoid gait. May constitute a mild example of [[Bizarre Alien Locomotion]]. Can be part of an [[Anthropomorphic Zig-Zag]] or [[Furry Reminder]].
The polar opposite of [[Four Legs Good, Two Legs Better]], where a quadruped adopts a decidedly humanoid gait. May constitute a mild example of [[Bizarre Alien Locomotion]]. Can be part of an [[Anthropomorphic Zig-Zag]] or [[Furry Reminder]].
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* [[Lampshaded]] in ''[[Madagascar]]'' when Marty invites Alex to try it.
* [[Lampshaded]] in ''[[Madagascar]]'' when Marty invites Alex to try it.
* The creatures in ''[[Pandorum]]'' alternate between bipedal and quadripedal running when chasing the heroes.
* The creatures in ''[[Pandorum]]'' alternate between bipedal and quadripedal running when chasing the heroes.
* ''[[The Promise]]'' has all of the slaves used as bait in the opening battle move around like this because as slaves they weren't allowed to act like humans. The protagonist Kunlun is easily able to outrun all of his other fellow slaves, but it turns into an [[Averted Trope|aversion]] since he does run faster bipedally-- he's just that good of a runner.
* ''[[The Promise]]'' has all of the slaves used as bait in the opening battle move around like this because as slaves they weren't allowed to act like humans. The protagonist Kunlun is easily able to outrun all of his other fellow slaves, but it turns into an [[Averted Trope|aversion]] since he does run faster bipedally—he's just that good of a runner.
* Samara from ''[[The Ring]]'', who crawls up the well and ''out of a TV set.''
* Samara from ''[[The Ring]]'', who crawls up the well and ''out of a TV set.''
* Played for [[Black Humor]] in ''[[Shallow Hal]].'' The main characters have a friend with spina bifida, leaving him with limited use of his legs; thus, he gets around on all fours.
* Played for [[Black Humor]] in ''[[Shallow Hal]].'' The main characters have a friend with spina bifida, leaving him with limited use of his legs; thus, he gets around on all fours.
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