The Origins of the ‘I Have One Daughter’ TikTok Trend

Have you ever found yourself in an unexpectedly amusing conversation on a dating app? TikTok creator Luke Holloway has taken those delightful exchanges and transformed them into catchy little songs. You may have come across his series, “Day X of turning terrible TINDER conversations into songs,” particularly his now-viral “I have one daughter” video, which stands out for its lighthearted charm.

Holloway, adorned in a cozy white cable-knit sweater, engages in a playful dialogue:

Holloway, dressed in a white cable-knit sweater: “You have any kids?”
Holloway, donned in a green blouse with a white wig: “Yes, I have one daughter. How about you?”
Holloway in the sweater: “How many baby daddies do you have? If you don’t mind me asking.”
Holloway in the wig: “… I have one daughter.”
Holloway in the sweater: “I understand that. Is she by the same father?”
Holloway in the wig: “I don’t understand.”

The exchange is certainly light-hearted, showcasing a moment where one participant is a bit perplexed by the simplicity of the question. Unless you’re in a plot like Mamma Mia, it’s likely that if you have one child, you also have one child’s father or mother.

But the beauty of Holloway’s song lies in its infectious melody. I find myself humming “I have one daughter” while drifting through daily tasks, like washing dishes or preparing dinner. Its delightful catchiness has garnered the video 1.2 million likes and more than 14 million views. Plus, the audio has been embraced over 65,500 times within the app, as users overlay it with their own experiences involving challenging conversations about various topics, such as parenting, unique traits, and even selling books.

While Holloway hasn’t yet responded to inquiries, the trend appears to be flourishing—perhaps because, as one enthusiastic user remarked in the comments, “This is beyond catchy.”