THE DOGGATHER GAB: A LOOK BACK AT COACH SNOOP’S MOST HILARIOUS CATCHPHRASES

In the often-serious, high-stakes environment of talent competitions, coaches are typically known for their technical notes, their industry wisdom, and their passionate pitches. And then there was Calvin “Snoop Dogg” Broadus Jr. on The Voice. For his two glorious seasons as a Mega Mentor and coach, Snoop didn’t just offer advice; he created a whole new linguistic universe. He wasn’t there to conform to the show’s norms; he was there to Snoop-ify them. Looking back, his time on the show is best remembered not for who he advanced, but for the utterly hilarious, instantly iconic catchphrases he dropped like mic drops after every performance. Here’s a look back at the lexicon of Coach Snoop.

1. “That was so cold, it gave me goosebumps on my goosebumps.”
This wasn’t just high praise; this was physiological praise. Snoop didn’t just get chills; his chills had chills. It was a hyperbolic, perfect description of a performance that was so smooth, so cool, and so flawless that it literally altered his body temperature. It immediately became the ultimate compliment, a tier above “amazing” or “incredible.”

2. “You done did it again, young lady/young man!”

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The grammar was intentionally, beautifully off. This wasn’t a slip; it was a stylistic choice. The redundant “done did it” added a layer of folksy, authentic excitement. It was the phrase of a coach who was so genuinely stunned by his artist’s consistency that proper English simply failed him. You didn’t just perform well; you “done did it.”

3. (On a soulful performance) “You took me to church… and I ain’t even got my offering!”
This was Snoop’s signature way of saying a performance was spiritually moving. He wasn’t just a spectator; he was a congregation member who was so captivated he forgot his duties. It was respectful, hilarious, and uniquely Snoop. It acknowledged the gospel roots of so much great singing without ever taking itself too seriously.

4. “That was drippy with the sauce.”
In a world where other coaches talked about “vocal runs” and “pitch,” Snoop talked in sauce. A performance wasn’t just good; it was “drippy.” It had style, flavor, and an undeniable swagger. This phrase perfectly encapsulated the intangible “it” factor that separates a good singer from a star.

5. “You made my doggather stand up!”
A brilliant play on his own persona, this phrase was reserved for performances that were so exciting they caused a visceral reaction. He wasn’t just standing up; his entire essence—his “doggather”—was compelled to rise. It was the Snoop equivalent of a standing ovation from the soul.

6. (To a competing coach during a pitch) “You smell what I’m cookin’? ‘Cause the kitchen is hot.”
His pitches to artists were less pleas and more playful boasts. He’d look over at Blake Shelton or Kelly Clarkson and issue a warning wrapped in a metaphor. He wasn’t just recruiting; he was a master chef whipping up a career, and the other coaches were just smelling the appetizers.

Snoop’s Legacy: The Coolest Coach Ever
The genius of Snoop’s catchphrases was their authenticity. They weren’t focus-grouped lines; they were pure, unfiltered Snoop. He brought the language of the hip-hop cipher, the West Coast lounge, and the neighborhood barbershop to primetime television. He made judging accessible and hilarious, reminding everyone that at its heart, music is about feeling, flavor, and fun.

He may not have won his season, but he won the culture. His phrases became instant memes, and his time on the show is remembered as a masterclass in cool. He proved that the best feedback doesn’t always come in a technical manual; sometimes, it comes in a cloud of smoke and a hilarious, one-of-a-kind compliment that only the D-O-double-G could deliver.