Welcome to my blog, my fellow TV fanatics! Today, we’re going to delve into the fascinating stories behind some of the most iconic TV catchphrases of all time. 👀

💬 “How You Doin’?” - Friends 💬

Let’s start our journey with a famous catchphrase from the beloved sitcom, Friends. Joey Tribbiani’s suave pick-up line, “How You Doin’?” was actually based on a real-life encounter the show’s writers had with a stranger who used it to hit on them. They found the line so cheesy that Joey was born. 😂

A GIF of Joey Tribbiani saying "How You Doin'?"

💬 “D’oh!” - The Simpsons 💬

Next up, we have Homer Simpson’s classic catchphrase, “D’oh!” According to show creator Matt Groening, it was actually intended to be a placeholder for an actual word, but they ended up sticking with it. Voice actor Dan Castellaneta brought the phrase to life with his own mumbled interpretation and it just became part of TV history. 🤷‍♂️

A GIF of Homer Simpson yelling "D'oh!"

💬 “What’chu talkin’ ‘bout, Willis?” - Diff’rent Strokes 💬

This iconic catchphrase was immortalized by Arnold Jackson, played by Gary Coleman, in the 80s sitcom, Diff’rent Strokes. The line became so popular that it spawned merchandise and even a rap song by Will Smith. But where did it come from? Apparently, Kevin Hooks, who played Coleman’s best friend on the show, would often use the phrase off-set and the writers decided to incorporate it into Arnold’s vernacular. 🤯

A GIF of Arnold Jackson saying "What'chu talkin' 'bout, Willis?"

💬 “Oh my God, they killed Kenny!” - South Park 💬

If you’re a fan of South Park, you’ll know this catchphrase all too well. Poor Kenny McCormick met his grizzly demise in almost every episode and this line, said by Stan and Kyle, became a running gag throughout the series. According to show creator Trey Parker, the line was inspired by a schoolmate who would constantly say “Oh my God, they killed Kenny!” as a joke. 😅

A GIF of Stan and Kyle saying "Oh my God, they killed Kenny!"

💬 “Yada, yada, yada.” - Seinfeld 💬

Seinfeld is known for its witty writing and unforgettable characters, but it’s also responsible for popularizing the phrase “Yada, yada, yada.” Co-creator Larry David first heard the phrase from a friend and thought it was hilarious, so he included it in an episode. The phrase caught on and soon became a staple in the show’s lexicon. 😂

A GIF of Jerry Seinfeld saying "Yada, yada, yada."

And that’s a wrap! We hope you enjoyed learning about the stories behind these iconic TV catchphrases. Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below. 👇

An image of the television showing the logos of the five shows mentioned.