Who Dat?
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This article is about the spectator chant, Who dat?.
For other uses, see Who Dat (disambiguation).
For other uses, see Who Dat (disambiguation).
Who dat? is an English idiom originating from New Orleans for over a century.
First referenced in poetry, the phrase was a common dialogue element between the
performers and crowd at traveling minstrel shows in the region. Eventually, the phrase
became used in US cinematic productions for two decades, including TV and movies.
In World War II, the phrase became known as a source of entertainment for American soldiers.
First referenced in poetry, the phrase was a common dialogue element between the
performers and crowd at traveling minstrel shows in the region. Eventually, the phrase
became used in US cinematic productions for two decades, including TV and movies.
In World War II, the phrase became known as a source of entertainment for American soldiers.
More recently, the phrase 'Who dat?' has become a chant of team support. It's most widely
used by fans of the New Orleans Saints, an American football team.
The entire chant is: "Who dat? Who dat? Who dat say dey gonna beat dem
Saints?" "Who dat" may also be used as a noun, describing a Saints fan.[1]
used by fans of the New Orleans Saints, an American football team.
The entire chant is: "Who dat? Who dat? Who dat say dey gonna beat dem
Saints?" "Who dat" may also be used as a noun, describing a Saints fan.[1]