The landlord is a two-year-old girl (played by McKay's daughter, Pearl) who dresses as a princess, swears at her tenant and is finally calmed by taking Will's beer.

The film premiered on April 17, 2007 on Ferrell and McKay's video website, Funny or Die.

Since its debut, the video has been viewed more than 80 million times, and is a "Chosen One" meaning it was never rated by Funny or Die members.

In 2007 the Guy's Choice Awards, presented by Spike TV, voted The Landlord "Most Viral Video."

Entertainment Weekly put it on its end-of-the-decade, "best-of" list, saying, "The only thing funnier than a foulmouthed 2-year-old?