Daffy Duck, the perpetually unlucky and often scheming Looney Tunes character, is known for a lot of things: his lisp, his wild energy, and of course, his iconic catchphrases. But perhaps none is more memorable than his slightly mangled pronunciation of "despicable" – becoming the legendary "dethpicable!"

Featured across countless Looney Tunes shorts, this verbal tic perfectly encapsulates Daffy's personality. He's always plotting, always trying to one-up Bugs Bunny (and often failing spectacularly), and always convinced he's the smartest duck in the room. The mispronunciation, however, adds a layer of comedic incompetence to his perceived villainy, making him more endearing than truly… well, despicable.

While the exact origin is debated, the humorous lisp likely stemmed from voice actor Mel Blanc's genius ability to create unique and memorable characters through vocal nuances. It's become a hallmark of Daffy Duck, instantly recognizable and inextricably linked to his chaotic antics. So, the next time you hear someone say "dethpicable," you know exactly who they're channeling: the one and only Daffy Duck, a truly iconic TV series character.