Nov 02, 2025
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Why do children say "6-7" and what does it mean?We unpack the viral TikTok meme, from its origins to what it actually means.Welcome to the ultimate brain rot.
Why do children say "six-seven"?Well, what's the question?
If you've been using the internet in the past few weeks or are a member of Generation Alpha, you're probably familiar with this phrase.But what does it mean and why is it important?
If, like us, you have been protecting your peace, but now need these questions so that you can be in harmony with your family church, look no further.Stay with us as we try to understand what this memory means.
He said "six-seven", and what does that mean?
The phrase "six - seven"
But where did it come from?
Well, the term comes from the lyrics of the song "Doot Doot (6 7)" by the rapper Skrila.
Part of the song with this sound and quickly made about TikTok after user after user after basketball Lamelo, who (would you believe) is 67 "tall.
However, the original context of the song refers to 67th Street in Philadelphia.and was a nod to police guidelines. However, since thenIt's fair to say that six or seven of the memes have taken on a life of their own.It's now all over the internet and was even referenced in an episode of South Park.
There is generally no "real" meaning to six and seven and instead is used as a term like another Gen Alpha favorite, "skibidi".
And if you're wondering, yes, it would seem that we have an advanced brain that destroys the mouth.
Now there's a lot of inside jokes, even if they don't mean anything technically, they can be used in any and every context you want.So with that, we say, out and six seven.
What is crime like?
What really put six-seven on the map, if you will, was this video of the "six-seven kid," who was seen yelling the term at a basketball game.Please see below.
Since then, this kid has been all about his brand and we honestly can't blame him.
Why is the Sixth Seventh Note banned?
Yes, we're actually at the point where "six-seven" should be banned in some classrooms as a word because it's proven to be a distraction.
Of course I can see that this can present itself as a word very well, especially as a sentence, instead of "juggling" mon gesture in general.
And while you might not think it would come up that often in the classroom, we ask you to give math teachers - or any classroom teacher dealing with head counting - a moment of thought.Actually, it's seven around us, if you look hard enough for it.
Speaking to Today, outraged teacher Adria Laplander said: "I've been teaching for 20 years and I've dealt with all sorts of jargon - nothing has made me angrier than this."
In fact, he is more than on top of his own video to explain his style of punishment to students who show the reference in class.
"We don't say the words six-seven anymore. If you do, you have to write a 67-word essay about what the word six-seven means," Laplander said."If you do it again, another 67-word essay. If you say 'six-seven' five times in this class, your essay will be 670 words."
More than good enough.
So here it is, the six-seven meme in all its glory.That's enough internet for today.
This story was first published in the UK.
