Two numbers are taking over young minds. Listen closely and you may hear it… “6-7.” The phrase is being hollered in hallways and classrooms. Even the News-O-Matic newsroom isn’t safe!
A reader named Samuel wrote, “12345… 67777777777.”
Ldaceituno said, “67 is the coolest number, am I right?”
Miranda shared a silly school song. It had the : We know wrong from right, and we 6-7 with delight.
Readers asked about the meme. A class made a request: “We're a 3rd grade class from New York. We are interested in knowing more about where the 6-7 trend came from.”
So, let’s dive in. Here are the answers to six or seven questions:
What does 6-7 mean?
The simple answer is that 6-7 means nothing. But it can also mean anything. How was your day? 6-7. What time is it? 6-7. What movie do you want to see? 6-7. Some kids will use it for anything! People also repeat the phrase after hearing the numbers. Or they may say it just for a laugh.
Where did 6-7 come from?
6-7 goes back to 2024. The words were in a song from rapper Skrilla. That song was used in videos of basketball player LaMelo Ball. He plays for the Charlotte Hornets. Ball is 6 feet, 7 inches (200 cm) tall. Later, another video showed a boy saying 6-7 with hand motions.
What are the hand motions?
While saying 6-7, people often put their palms up. They move one hand up and the other down. It is like a juggling motion.
Who uses 6-7?
6-7 is popular with younger
. But it has spread to all ages. Athletes and coaches sneak the numbers into interviews. Amon-Ra St. Brown is a football player. He did the hand gesture after a touchdown!
What are the reactions?
Some people love 6-7. Others don’t. A reader named Payton asked, “Can you make a story about saying 6-7 and it being annoying?”
Reactions are important in schools. Calls of “6-7” can learning. Teachers have been sharing ways to deal with the craze. Some try to cut down on 6-7 in the classroom. Students who say it may have to write “I will not say 6-7” six or seven times.
Other teachers got silly. One made a math quiz with every answer as 67. Another started using 6-7 as a call and response. She says “six.” And her students say “seven.” A teacher named Jay Wamsted made a Halloween costume. He dressed as a “sick seven.” He had a seven on his shirt and tissues in his hand!
Is 6-7 here to stay?
The internet moves fast. Another trend is sure to come. Some people have already moved on to another number: 41!
Are you 6-7?
What does this question even mean? No one knows — exactly like 6-7!
By Ashley Morgan
Updated October 28, 2025, 5:00 P.M. (ET)
