Who Dat? What's That?
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The Who Dat? Experience
So, what exactly is "Who Dat?"
Well, it depends on who you use as your source of information.
If you check Wikipedia, you'll find that "Who dat?" was a common tag line that was first heard in the 1800's in minstrel shows and vaudeville acts and later incorporated into jazz productions.
If you ask New Orleans Saints fans, they'll tell you it's a chant in support of their beloved team.
Still, others claim that the "Who Dat?" chant originated at Southern University to cheer on the Jaguars.
For a couple of weeks before the 2010 Super Bowl, the National Football League issued cease and desist orders to mom-and-pop shops around New Orleans believing "Who Dat?" was a trademarked phrase that they owned when used in conjunction with the fleur de lis symbol.
Continue reading to learn more about the meaning behind "Who Dat?" as well as the latest "Who Dat?" news and chatter.
Well, it depends on who you use as your source of information.
If you check Wikipedia, you'll find that "Who dat?" was a common tag line that was first heard in the 1800's in minstrel shows and vaudeville acts and later incorporated into jazz productions.
If you ask New Orleans Saints fans, they'll tell you it's a chant in support of their beloved team.
Still, others claim that the "Who Dat?" chant originated at Southern University to cheer on the Jaguars.
For a couple of weeks before the 2010 Super Bowl, the National Football League issued cease and desist orders to mom-and-pop shops around New Orleans believing "Who Dat?" was a trademarked phrase that they owned when used in conjunction with the fleur de lis symbol.
Continue reading to learn more about the meaning behind "Who Dat?" as well as the latest "Who Dat?" news and chatter.
Chant it.
"Who dat? Who dat? Who dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints? Who dat? Who dat?"
Link it.
Who Dat? Links
- Who Dat Nation
- Based out of New Orleans, this website is created for and by die hard New Orleans Saints fans.
- Who Dat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Information and links about the origins of the "Who Dat?" Chant can be found here.
![Grandpa Farve [sic] by Editor B](http://static.flickr.com/4152/4972612927_9d29e246a9_s.jpg)
Hear It.
Samples of Who Dat? rally songs
| Track | Artist | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halftime (Stand Up and Get Crunk!) | Ying Yang Twins & Homebwoi | My Brother & Me - Clean | |
| Who Dat? | Olympia Brass Band | Big Easy Tailgate Party! | |
| Black & Gold (Who Dat!!) | K. Gates | Black & Gold (Who Dat!!) - Single | |
| Who Dat (Put Da Hurt On Em) [feat. Dat Boi Pantha] | Cracka Trax | Who Dat (Put Da Hurt On Em) [feat. Dat Boi Pantha] - Single | |
| Who Dat Nation (Welcome to the Superdome) | Arden Lo & Black Is Forever Fabulous | I Believe! Go Saints All the Way! - EP |
Read it.
Who Dat? in da News
- Expect to see more free agent visits to the New Orleans Saints
- Followers of Who Dat Nation pounced on the news yesterday when it was announced that the Saints had brought in former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu for a visit. Speculation began about why he was brought in and what it meant.
- New Orleans Saints WR Robert Meachem, From Who Dat To Who Dey?
- Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-US PRESSWIRE With the eyes of Who Dat Nation and fans of the New Orleans Saints on the free agency talks of star quarterback Drew Brees, Pro Bowl guard Carl Nicks, and top receiver Marques Colston, ...
- Ricky Williams Retires: A Open Letter to the NFL's Enigma from Who Dat Nation
- We've been here before with you, but now it's different. Now it looks like you're done for good. What is there to say? Yes, you're finishing your career with 10009 yards and 74 total touchdowns. Only 25 people have ever rushed for more yards than you, ...
Protest it.
Groups Formed, Letters Written and Petitions Circulated in Protest
Retaliating against the NFL's position and active enforcement regarding trademark ownership rights, groups formed, letters were written and petitions circulated in protest.One Facebook group boasting over 43,000 members in a matter of a few days defiantly used both the fleur de lis and the phrase "Who Dat?" with an invitation to "Sue Me." Read more...
Senator David Vitter sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell urging the NFL to back down and gave formal legal notice that he was having t-shirts printed with the disputed "Who Dat?" phrase and invited their lawsuit. Read more...
Joining in the fray, one candidate for senate initiated an online petition urging the NFL to "stop it's heavy-handed legal threats" and has garnered nearly 11,000 signatures at last count Read more...
Wear it.
Who Dat? Apparel on Amazon
Blog it.
Who Dat? in the Blogosphere
- Expect to see more free agent visits to the New Orleans Saints
- Followers of Who Dat Nation pounced on the news yesterday when it was announced that the Saints had brought in former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu for a visit. Speculation began about why he was brought in and what it meant.
- New Orleans Saints WR Robert Meachem, From Who Dat To Who Dey?
- Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-US PRESSWIRE With the eyes of Who Dat Nation and fans of the New Orleans Saints on the free agency talks of star quarterback Drew Brees, Pro Bowl guard Carl Nicks, and top receiver Marques Colston, ...
- Ricky Williams Retires: A Open Letter to the NFL's Enigma from Who Dat Nation
- We've been here before with you, but now it's different. Now it looks like you're done for good. What is there to say? Yes, you're finishing your career with 10009 yards and 74 total touchdowns. Only 25 people have ever rushed for more yards than you, ...
Tweet it.
Who Dat? on Twitter
Hop on the "Who Dat?" Bandwagon
Let's hear from you.
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poutine
Sep 5, 2011 @ 7:39 pm | delete
- Very interesting lens. I wasn't aware of this phrase at all.
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CastleRoy
Feb 27, 2010 @ 8:15 pm | delete
- I saw a lot of this unfold on the news how amazing a phrase could so much controversy great lens.
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ShirlW
Feb 5, 2010 @ 6:43 pm | delete
- OMG - Hadn't heard about this controversy, but it doesn't surprise me. It's all about the $$ isn't it? Notice it wasn't a problem til they started winning. Go Saints!
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Abseaz
Feb 5, 2010 @ 6:28 pm | delete
- Who knew a simple phrase could raise so much controversy? Been used for 200 years and NFL is claiming they "own" it? El oh el!
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Ramkitten
Feb 1, 2010 @ 7:55 pm | delete
- This was completely new to me! Interesting. Had no idea where that phrase came from.
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poddys
Jan 30, 2010 @ 11:06 am | delete
- Interesting lens, nicely put together, I hadn't heard anything about the controversy. 5*****.
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