If you’ve heard kids and teens saying “6, 7” everywhere but don’t know why, you’re not alone. Joe Yates explains how this weird meme started and became so widespread it’s been banned in some classrooms.
The phrase “6, 7” comes from a song by rapper Skrilla called “Doot Doot (6 7),” released in early 2025. In the song, Skrilla repeats the phrase “6, 7, I just bipped right on the highway,” which quickly became popular on TikTok. A viral video of a boy shouting “6, 7” at a basketball game helped spread the meme even further.
The gesture that goes with it—moving hands up and down with palms facing up—adds to its quirky appeal. In videos, the phrase is used in response to almost anything, making it super versatile and catchy for younger audiences.
The meme fits right into the style of humor popular with Gen Z and Gen Alpha—confusing, chaotic, and funny in a way adults might not get. Because kids say it so much, some schools have banned the phrase to keep things under control.
