If the phrase ‘six, seven’ has been cropping up among kids and teenagers in your life, you may find yourself a bit perplexed.
Luckily, a savvy 28-year-old writer provides insights into this meme, which has led some educators in the US to prohibit the phrase in classrooms.
The term ‘six, seven’, frequently written as ’67’ online, has taken TikTok by storm, causing bewilderment in schools, group conversations, and family gatherings.
While it may seem like the solution to a math problem or someone’s height, in reality, it doesn’t signify much of anything.
Yes, indeed.
This trend, which has been featured in over 1.1 million TikTok videos, exemplifies Gen Z and Gen Alpha humor—random, catchy, and entirely puzzling to older generations.
Despite its popularity, many are clueless about its actual significance… and that’s precisely the idea.
The trend’s roots can be traced to hip-hop artist Skrilla, who released a track titled Doot Doot in December 2024, where he raps: “6-7, I just bipped right on the highway (bip, bip).”
After that, the phrase gained a life of its own.
TikTok’s self-described ‘OG Student Translator’, Mr. Lindsay, a teacher and well-known education content creator, clarified it in a viral video on August 18, addressing daily inquiries about what ‘six, seven’ signifies.
“It has blown up even more,” he remarked, detailing how the lyric evolved into a catchphrase before becoming a meme.
The trend really took off when a creator used the audio to humorously suggest that NBA star LaMelo Ball, despite being 6’7″, plays as if he’s 6’2″. This clip opened the floodgates.
“This meme goes viral,” Mr. Lindsay noted. “Everyone is creating edits, everyone is saying ‘six, seven,’ and all these content creators are incorporating ‘six, seven’ into their work.”
Even athletes caught on, with Taylen ‘TK’ Kinney, a point guard in the Overtime Elite league, becoming known for overusing the term.
Mr. Lindsay pointed out that kids respond with ‘six, seven’ to virtually anything, from ‘what’s that smell?’ to ‘what time is it?’.
“In conclusion, ‘six seven’ is merely a meme reference,” Mr. Lindsay summed up. “There’s no actual meaning to it. It’s a fun number to say… with hand motions, and it really doesn’t mean anything.”