Who dey say beat them Bengals? This chant has become a staple of Bengals fandom for over 40 years. But did it come from New Orleans or other teams? Its origin is unknown, but Bengals fans are dedicated to the team, regardless of what other teams say. This article looks at the meaning behind the phrase and where the song got its name. Read on to learn more about the song and chant.
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“Who Dey!” is a common chant among Bengals fans. The chant combines the Bengal tiger mascot’s name with the rhetorical question, “Who Dey?” The phrase first originated during the 1980s Bengals’ Super Bowl run, and has since been used by fans and players alike. In the 1990s, the chant became a popular way to express excitement and unity.
The “Who Dey?” chant originated from a New Orleans Saints commercial in the late 1960s, but it has since been adopted by Bengals fans as a way to show loyalty to the team. It has become a defining part of Bengals fandom. While the slogan is no longer used, the Cincinnati Bengals chant has remained an unmistakable part of Cincinnati’s culture.
The chant started after a game against the San Diego Chargers in November 1981. It has been used ever since and is still as prevalent today as it was when the Bengals won the Super Bowl. Since that time, fans have been proud to say that they’re part of something bigger than themselves. The Bengals must find a way to satisfy the nostalgia of the legacy Bengals’ fan base without alienating the current fan base.
Origin of “Who Dey” chant
The chant “Who Dey” originated from New Orleans, where fans adopted the chant in 1983. In the following decades, other teams adopted it as well, and the “Who-Dat” slogan became the Bengals’ anthem. The first “WHO DEY RAP” video was produced in 1989 by the Cincinnati Bengals’ own Greg Jackson. While the chant may have been adopted in Cincinnati, it has gained national prominence.
The phrase has roots in nineteenth-century black vernacular poetry. It was made popular by Black entertainers and the chant spread across the NFL. Today, it is most often heard at home games, but the Bengals are playing in their first Super Bowl since 1989. The Bengals will face the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI, which will be televised on NBC and Peacock. The game is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 3, and will feature both teams and their mascots.
Meaning of “Who Dey” chant
If you’ve never chanted “Who Dey” before, you’re not alone. It’s a popular Bengals chant, and the origins of the phrase go back to a basketball game, when Hudepohl beer salesmen called out “Hudy!” as they walked stands. But what’s the real meaning of “Who Dey”?
The meaning of the chant has roots in the 18th century in this region, but it came to prominence during the 1980s when Hudepohl put it on beer cans after the Bengals won two Super Bowls, in 1982 and 1989. Some historians believe that the phrase is a derivative of the chant “Who Dat?”, which originated in the Crescent City in New Orleans.
The Cincinnati Bengals haven’t lost a home game since 1988, and the team was back in the Super Bowl the following year. The 49ers won the game 20-16, but the Bengals’ fans welcomed their team back with a chant called “Who Dey.” While beer vendors were shouting “Hudy!” to sell their wares, many people didn’t realize that the chant originated from a beer can. In 1981, the beer company Hudepohl produced a can with the chant on it. The chant returned when the Bengals went to the Super Bowl for the first time in 30 years.
Meaning of “Who Dat” song
The song has a recurring chant among Bengals fans during games, and the phrase may be as popular as the famous Skyline Chili. The Bengals’ fans may not have come up with the chant themselves, but they have adopted it to cheer on their team. The song’s meaning may be based on an old beer commercial in the late 1980s. Hudy was a brand of beer sold by the Hudepohl Brewing Company. Fans would respond by shouting “Hudy” back to the beer vendors.
The song was inspired by two local Cincinnatians: Dave Lapham, who played on the 1981 Bengals team. The song isn’t about Saints fans or Vaudeville performers, but it does mention a local brewery. Hudepohl has been a part of the community since 1885 and even preceded the Bengals, the city’s first professional baseball team. The song was popular enough that it became part of a Cincinnati rap album in 1981.
