Utah Dad’s Hilarious “I’m a Daddy and I Know It” Parody Featuring His Five Kids Becomes an Unexpected Viral Sensation
When LMFAO’s “Sexy and I Know It” dominated radio stations in 2012, one father from Taylorsville, Utah, came up with a hilarious idea: what if he gave the hit song a decidedly family-friendly makeover? What started as a creative Christmas gift for relatives soon turned into an internet sensation, with viewers laughing at his outrageous lyrics, playful dance moves and five adorable little co-stars.
Chad Morton and his wife, Angela, never set out to become internet celebrities. They simply wanted to create something memorable for their annual family Christmas party. But their homemade music video, titled “I’m a Daddy and I Know It,” ended up reaching far beyond the family gathering they had originally planned.
A Christmas Gift That Had to Top Last Year’s Surprise
Chad and Angela had developed quite a reputation among their family and friends for coming up with unusual Christmas gifts.
The previous year, Chad had recorded eight Christmas songs using a variety of funny voices. He even created a mock-serious album cover and made copies of his homemade debut CD for every family member.
The gift was such a hit that everyone began wondering how the family of seven could possibly come up with something even better the following Christmas.
Rather than simply repeat the idea, Chad and Angela decided to raise the bar.
Their next project would involve the entire family, including all five children.
Five Kids, One Popular Hit Song and a Very Funny Idea
At the time, the Mortons had two older boys, aged five and seven, along with triplets who were just 22 months old.
The couple wanted to find a way to include all five children in their Christmas surprise. Then, one evening, an unexpected idea came up while they were sitting together on the couch.
Angela suggested making a music video.
The couple initially tried to think of a funny Christmas song they could use, but nothing seemed quite right. They eventually started considering popular songs outside the holiday music category.
That’s when they landed on LMFAO’s enormously popular hit, “Sexy and I Know It.”
As Chad later explained, the idea immediately seemed like the perfect opportunity for a playful parody. They could turn the original song into something that celebrated the everyday adventures of being a father.
And so, “I’m a Daddy and I Know It” was born.
An Entire Month of Filming Turns Dad’s Daily Routine Into Comedy
Once the idea was settled, the Mortons invested in new video production software and began putting their project together.
Filming took up the entire month of December, with Chad and the children working through different scenes to create their homemade music video.
The finished production featured Chad as the main star, supported by his five young children, who helped bring the funny lyrics and sound effects to life.
Instead of glamorous performances or elaborate choreography, the video focused on the realities of life as a stay-at-home dad.
Chad humorously recreated familiar household responsibilities, including doing laundry and changing what seemed like an endless number of diapers.
The contrast between LMFAO’s original party anthem and the everyday responsibilities of raising five young children gave the parody much of its charm.
And the children were more than happy to participate.
Chad recalled that as soon as the camera came out, the kids became excited and started acting goofy. The family captured far more footage than they could possibly use, so they had to select the scenes that best matched the lyrics.
Their natural enthusiasm helped give the video its spontaneous, playful energy.
A Family Christmas Surprise Accidentally Becomes a Viral Hit
When the music video was finally finished, it was an immediate success among the Morton family.
There was just one small problem: Chad and Angela had made only one copy.
Relatives who wanted to watch the performance again began asking where they could get their own copies.
Rather than produce additional discs for everyone, Chad decided to upload the video to YouTube so the entire family could watch it whenever they wanted.
The clip was posted on December 24, just in time for Christmas. Chad and Angela initially shared the link with a few friends, expecting the video to remain a fun little family project.
But it didn’t stay within their circle for long.
The video began spreading from person to person, eventually reaching a much larger online audience than the couple had ever anticipated.
Viewers were drawn to the hilarious transformation of a familiar hit song, Chad’s commitment to the performance and the children’s adorable participation.
The parody struck a chord with parents who recognized the exhausting but often funny realities of raising a big family.
Its humor was simple and relatable: a father embracing the chaos of everyday parenting while his five little helpers enthusiastically joined the fun.
Chad Never Intended to Become an Internet Celebrity
Although the unexpected popularity brought plenty of attention to the Morton family, Chad made it clear that becoming famous was never part of the plan.
He and Angela had created the video purely as a Christmas gift, not as the beginning of a series of online productions.
Chad admitted that the family enjoyed checking the growing view count and seeing how many people had watched their little project. Nevertheless, they had no intention of making more videos simply to chase the attention.
For them, the original idea had already accomplished exactly what they wanted: creating something funny that their family and friends could enjoy together.
The Mortons were happy to step away from the spotlight and return their attention to what mattered most — raising their five children.
A Family Video That Became a Christmas Memory for Everyone
Looking back, what makes “I’m a Daddy and I Know It” so entertaining isn’t just the clever parody of a popular song. It’s the genuine family fun behind the production.
Chad’s willingness to poke fun at the everyday responsibilities of fatherhood, combined with the children’s infectious excitement, turned an ordinary Christmas idea into something thousands of viewers could appreciate.
The family never expected their private holiday surprise to travel so far beyond Taylorsville, Utah. Yet their homemade performance became a reminder that some of the funniest moments don’t require professional equipment, elaborate sets or a big production budget.
Sometimes, all it takes is one creative dad, five enthusiastic children and a very familiar pop song!