Who's your daddy? (phrase)
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"Who's your daddy?" is a slang expression that takes the form of a rhetorical question. Use of the phrase implies a boastful claim of physical or sexual dominance over the intended listener.[citation needed] Comedians suggest that the phrase is frequently spoken by men in a Freudian outburst during sexual intercourse. The phrase itself stands out as a noteworthy lyric from the 1968 song Time of the Season by The Zombies: "What's your name? Who's your daddy? Is he rich like me?"
[edit] Usage
Widespread provocative use of the phrase began as early as the late 1980's, [1] largely due to its frequent use in sexually suggestive skits broadcast by a popular syndicated radio shock jock known as "The Greaseman".
A particular catalyst for widespread use of the phrase was the 1990 film Kindergarten Cop [1]. In the film, the line "Who is your daddy? And what does he do?" [2] was spoken by actor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The expression was further popularized in a well known 1991 comedy routine by Dennis Miller; additionally, then-host Craig Kilborn used the phrase "Who's your daddy -- is he rich like me?" on an early episode of The Daily Show.[citation needed]
In the 2004 American League Championship Series it was used as a mocking chant by New York Yankees fans against Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro MartÃnez (prompted by his previous statement, "They beat me. They're that good right now. They're that hot. I just tip my hat and call the Yankees my daddy." [3])
One variant commonly targeted at residents of Indiana is "Hoosier Daddy?" [4] In 2005, the techno/house band Benny Benassi, released the very erotic music video to their track called "Who's Your Daddy?" of the Best of Benny Benassi album.
