Why Are Teens Saying 6-7? The Reason Behind the Now Viral Phrase Among Kids
Here's the 411 on the new TikTok trend.
Another viral meme has taken social media by storm — and this time, it's known as the "six seven" trend that kids can't seem to get enough of using.
The meme seemingly derives from the song "Doot Doot (6 7)" by Skrilla which features the recurring lyric, '6-7.' NBA star LaMelo Ball is also associated with the trend's inception due to his impressive 6'7" height.
Most recently, the phrase has taken over TikTok, leading to many young teens using the phrase in everyday conversation. While some have used the "six seven" phrase for basketball references, others have applied it to a number of other scenarios. Content creators have also used the numerical song lyrics to describe their 67 percent test scores, in lip-sync videos and in comedic context.
Recently, WNBA star Paige Bucker went viral for incorporating the meme into her press conference interview. "I've been here for five years, but it felt more like 'six, seven,'" she told reporters, before bursting into laughter at the mic.
Read on for a full breakdown of the trend.
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The 'six seven' trend derives from the song "Doot Doot (6 7)' by Skrilla. In the song, the rapper repeats the numbers as lyrics.
TikTok and Instagram popularized the song on social media, making it a commonly used sound for video backing. Users believe the number combination is a reference to 67th Street, a possible nod to Skrilla's background.
Users have also associated the phrase with NBA star LaMelo Ball. The Charlotte Hornets guard stands at that exact height, 6′ 7″.
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The phrase "six seven" has been used in various contexts, both on social media and in conversation.
Common videos online feature video edits with Skrilla's "Doot Doot (6 7)' as its backing, while others feature edits of Ball playing basketball and pairing the track to the clip.
Outside of social media, the phrase has been used in a comedic sense, with the actual meaning heavily up for debate. Some say the phrase is a synonym for "so-so" while others take a more literal approach, saying it means someone who is very tall.
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WNBA star Paige Bucker took social media by storm when she unexpectedly dropped the "six seven" phrase during a press conference earlier this year, before immediately bursting into laughter as soon as she made the reference.
"I've been here for five years, but it felt more like 'six, seven,'" she told reporters in the clip, now circling the internet.
Influencer Mr. Lindsay, the self-described "student translator" on TikTok, was among the first users to go viral for using the "six seven" phrase. The teacher created a video of example conversations he's heard his students have in class shared on Feb. 4.
"Yo Mr. Lindsay, how tall are you?" he said, as if he was a student. Just as the teacher was about to share his real height, he pretended to be the student again, interrupting to say, "Six seven."
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