The video was nominated for Best Group Video at the 1987 MTV Video Music Awards.
The video features ordinary people on the streets of New York City striking the iconic "Egyptian" poses—arms bent at right angles—inspired by ancient reliefs. the_bangles_walk_like_an_egyptian_official_video
Through simple special effects, several famous figures were depicted "walking like an Egyptian," including: Princess Diana and Prince Charles . Muammar Gaddafi (Libyan leader). The Statue of Liberty . The video was nominated for Best Group Video