Why American like to say " Who's your daddy?"?

Question

zoz I'm not an American, and I always hear American say "who's your daddy?"

so Why American like to say " Who's your daddy?"

Answer 1

bentworth78, I love you! That's actually pretty funny.
Anyway, to answer the question....
I don't say it either, but I know why people do. The father figure in families always seem to be the one in control (not always the case, but let's go with that). So by saying, Who's your Daddy, they're implying that they are, like they're in charge of you or whatever. It's like they're bragging or pulling rank or however you want to say it. I had a point there, but I lost it. Anyway, most people are so cocky, and they use every chance they get to throw stuff in your face. From what I've seen, though, that's usually the point when it comes back to bite them in the butt because they either do something incredibly stupid, or they get their butts kicked. So it all works out, and whomever they were talking to has the right...no, the obligation...to say, "Who's your Daddy now?" It's an American circle of life thing, I guess.

Answer 2

I'm an American, and I cannot think of one time that I've said "Who's your daddy?". Or anyone else that I hang around with for that matter! Perhaps you're watching too much American television or listening to American music. That's about the only place you're going to hear that phrase.
Maybe you're thinking about Toby Keith! Could be.

Answer 3

I'm not sure all Americans say, "Who's your daddy," however, it's meaning is something akin to: "See; I take care of you, like your own father would."
I've noticed of late, that it's transformed into something more general-- like if guys are watching a sports game & their team wins, they'll say "who's your daddy" instead of "alright" or "right on."

Below, someone makes reference to the phrase being used in an old 70's song. I know the song, can hear it, a British group sang it; the relevant lyrics: "What's your name? Who's your Daddy? Is he rich like me?"
But can't think of title; arggghhh.

Anyway, as you can see, the lyric supports my assertions re: current usage of phrase.

Hope this answers your question.

If you haven't already noticed, Americans love slang.I think more than any other culture. It's always changing & evolving; It's kind of fun to keep track, altho' I can see where it might be confusing for a non-native English speaker. Just as slang in the two other languages which I speak often eludes me. I like keeping track of that slang as well. It often indicates changes in the culture itself.

Answer 4

Strange I never heard an American say that to me. If all of them say this to you all the time then I guess there must be something wrong. I suppose you ask your mother "who is my daddy?" Maybe she has that answer for you.

Answer 5

since most of the american don't even know who their daddy is or they have more than one daddy. that is why you get to hear the question "who's your daddy?" most of time.

Answer 6

Umm..Not everyone from the States says "Whos your daddy" Only the sick ones say that and the ones who NEED serious help!

Answer 7

Well, I'm American and I don't say that. I think it's a quote from movie/comedy a long time ago, but I didn't see it.

Answer 8

It's just an affectionate way of saying "I'm your friend". I can remember it from a song. A real old song from the 70's. But I can't remember who sang it.

Answer 9

The americans who like to say that are weird.
I find it disturbing.

Answer 10

Have you ever seen that movie "Monster" starring Charlzie Theron? it's a good one. There is a scene that has this discussed.