The 'I Miss You Daddy / It's Been A Year Daddy' meme originated from a viral TikTok audio featuring a person speaking in a high-pitched, almost childlike voice, expressing longing for 'daddy.' While initially appearing as a satirical display of emotion, the internet quickly transformed it into a vehicle for surreal humor and horror-themed edits. It is frequently used in 'bait-and-switch' videos where the audio plays unexpectedly over creepy imagery or distorted faces, making it a staple of irony-poisoned internet culture. The meme thrives on its inherent cringe factor, often being paired with Roblox avatars or deep-fried filters to maximize the unsettling and comedic effect.