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15-05-2025
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Behind the 6-7 Trend — The Viral Song It Came From & Why Your Tween Loves To Say It on Repeat
If you feel like you're always behind the eight ball when it comes to keeping up with and understanding your t(w)een's latest slang, chances are you're currently feeling like you're behind the, ahem, 'six seven' ball. (Boo! Terrible Dad Joke, I know.) One of the latest phrases used by teens — like 'Italian brainrot' and 'aura farming' — is 'six seven' or, as it's sometimes written, '6-7.' And no, that's not a math problem that tweens are referencing when they chant the numbers on repeat. More from SheKnows All About Taylor Frankie Paul's Ex-Husband, Their Split & His Life After Their 'Swinging' Scandal The 'six seven' trend has everything to do with the song 'Doot Doot (6 7)' by Skrilla. The rap has become a popular audio in TikTok videos and Instagram Reels because of the lyric '6-7,' which could be referencing 67th Street in Chicago and Skrilla's background. Saying 'six seven' became especially trendy after videos of NBA player LaMelo Ball with 'Doot Doot' playing over it started going viral. Why Ball, you ask? Because the Charlotte Hornets player is (you guessed it!) 6′ 7.' Videos with people saying 'six seven' (intentionally or otherwise) also get hit with an edit, and other basketball players are even getting in on the joke. Between the catchy song, the sporty connection, and the funny edits, it's no wonder the meme has exploded the way it has. The phrase has been spreading like wildfire over social media and among t(w)eens. If their phone is at 67 percent, you know what they are thinking, and if they get a 67 on a test, at least they have an excuse to say 'six seven!' Speaking of tests, the phrase has even infiltrated classrooms. One middle school teacher hilariously explained on TikTok how his students find ways to say it constantly. Another teacher joked that she would be 'taking a vow of silence' after she mistakenly got involved. 'My 7th graders just asked me to add 43 + 24,' she wrote over a video where she looked beyond annoyed. 'I fell for it.' Because as soon as that teacher said 67, she must have been met with a chorus of 'six seven!' And to the people on TikTok who are wondering, 'Am I officially old if I don't understand it?' No, you're only officially old once you turn (say it with me!) 67. Before you go, check out these celebrity kiddos who . Best of SheKnows I'm 29 Weeks Pregnant, & Comfortable Sandals Are a *Must* This Summer—These Are the Best Ones on the Market Recent Baby & Toddler Product Recalls Every Parent and Caregiver Should Know About The Best Bras for Your Teen — & How to Shop Together Without Dying of Embarrassment
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
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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. Related: This Viral TikTok Trend Uses an Unexpected Cover of a Classic Frank Sinatra Song 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″. Related: A Decade-Old Reddit Post Inspired the Viral 'Lamp Looks Weird' Trend on TikTok 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. Related: What Is the Emergency Contact Trend? Here's Why People Are Posting Goofy Videos of Their Loved Ones on TikTok — and Which Celebrities Have Joined In 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." Read the original article on People
