Yo. Howdy. Aloha. What up doe.
When it comes to greetings, everyone has a way of putting their own flare on it. Some take more liberties than others. In certain cases, the written version might not even resemble a word.
Every region has its own claim to fame, its own accent, its own preferences on a variety of topics. So, it's only natural that they come with their own language.
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The 2024 NFL Draft is proving that despite being United States, those 50 are often divided by a language barrier. That was only further highlighted when former Lions receiver Calvin Johnson opened the 2024 NFL Draft with the famous Detroit greeting, "What up doe!"
What up, doe
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) April 26, 2024
🗣 @calvinjohnsonjr pic.twitter.com/3oijwOH1OM
Since Google Translate can't help you decipher local slang, Sporting News has the answers to make sure you don't end up with a banana in the tailpipe.
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'What up doe' meaning, explained
From the land that brought you the famous detective, Axel Foley, Detroit also offers up a unique greeting to use on your friends, family, and even strangers.
"What up doe."
It means exactly what you think it means — hello, goodbye, what's up, how are you, and so on.
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In theory, it can mean whatever you want it to mean. It's just uniquely Detroit in the same way that "y'all" is prominent in the South. Think of the phrase as a Swiss army knife in conversation.
The saying can be written as three words or one — whatever your preference.
Thanks to its popularity, there has been no shortage of people using the phrase during the 2024 NFL Draft. With three days and about 15 hours worth of picks being made, you'll be a pro just in time to start your Monday off in style.
