What is the 6-7 trend?
A viral joke that’s more silly than scary
Quick summary
- The “6-7” trend is a viral meme where teens shout “six-seven!” – it started with a song lyric but quickly became a shared joke which even featured recently in South Park
- It’s mostly harmless fun, a way for teens to connect and feel “in on” something together
- Parents don’t need to worry – though a quick chat about classroom timing might be helpful!
If you’ve been hearing your teen randomly yell “six-seven!” while giggling with friends, you’re not alone.
It might sound confusing, but the “6-7” trend is one of those delightfully silly internet moments that somehow sweeps through teens everywhere – a bit like the catchphrases we used to repeat from TV shows when we were younger (“Bogies”, anyone?).
In this case, the numbers come from a song called Doot Doot (6 7) by Skrilla.
But the reason it caught on has less to do with the song and more to do with that weird, joyful chaos of TikTok humour.
So… what does “6-7” actually mean?
Short answer: not much. And that’s the beauty of it.
It started when fans edited clips of basketball player LaMelo Ball – who happens to be 6’7″ – with the song, syncing the beat drop to cool dunks.
Then, as trends do, it morphed into something totally random and universal.
Now, teens say “6-7” for no reason at all – to make each other laugh, to join in, or just because everyone else is doing it.
They may also encourage others to say "6-7", who are unaware of the inside joke, and laugh when they say it. If you haven't seen the recent South Park episode on this yet, it demonstrates this.
It’s become a kind of secret handshake for Gen Alpha: a shared reference that instantly makes them feel part of something bigger.
Why trends like this actually matter
It’s easy to roll your eyes and think, “Really? Just shouting numbers? Super annoying...” But for teens, these kinds of trends play an important role.
- It’s social glue: sharing jokes, even nonsensical ones, helps teens feel connected and accepted
- It’s safe fun: unlike many social media challenges, “6-7” doesn’t involve risk or negativity, it’s just goofy energy
- It’s about belonging: in the same way we quoted our favourite sitcoms, today’s teens use viral sounds and memes to bond and find community
For many, it’s a relief from the pressure of looking perfect online – a reminder that the internet can still be funny, not just filtered toxic trends or AI slop.
When fun crosses into distraction
That said, some schools have asked students to tone down the “6-7” chanting after it started interrupting lessons (especially in maths class – irony noted!)
If it’s becoming a bit much, a light-hearted chat might help. You can say something like: “I love that you’re in on the joke, just maybe save it for after school, yeah?”
That keeps it friendly and shows you get it, rather than shutting it down.
Finding the fun (and connection) in digital life
Not every viral moment needs a warning label.
Some, like “6-7,” remind us that teens are still kids – laughing, bonding, and inventing inside jokes that adults don’t quite understand (just like we did!)
So next time you hear your teen shouting “six-seven!”, smile and maybe even pretend you don't get it (it's part of the fun, afterall!)
And who knows…maybe you’ll find yourself saying it too.
How we created this article:
luna's team of experts comprises GPs, Dermatologists, Safeguarding Leads and Junior Doctors as well as Medical Students with specialised interests in paediatric care, mental health and gynaecology. All articles are created by experts, and reviewed by a member of luna's senior review team.
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