Every generation creates its own brand of humor, often confusing those who came before. One recent example is the phrase “six-seven” or “6-7,” which has taken over social media platforms like TikTok. Its meaning? Absolutely nothing—and that’s the joke.

The trend began after hip-hop artist Skrilla released his song Doot Doot in December 2024, featuring the lyric, “6-7, I just bipped right on the highway (bip, bip).” The catchy line quickly went viral, sparking a flood of memes and videos.

Soon, TikTok users were shouting “6-7” in response to nearly any question—from “what’s that smell?” to “what time is it?” The phrase became a kind of nonsense punchline, understood mainly by those in on the joke.

TikTok creator and educator Mr. Lindsay explained, “It’s just a meme reference. There’s no meaning—it’s fun to say, especially with hand motions.” For many young users, that absurdity is exactly what makes it funny.

Teachers, however, are less amused. Elementary teacher Kaitlyn Biernacki shared that her students started shouting “six” and “6-7” during math lessons, throwing the class into chaos. The phrase has even been banned in some classrooms for being too disruptive.

Middle and high school teachers have reported similar experiences. Counting activities or roll calls sometimes devolve into students chanting “6-7” in unison, making it a challenge to maintain order.

Despite the classroom chaos, the meme highlights how quickly humor spreads online. What starts as a throwaway lyric can morph into a shared cultural joke within days.

If you’re puzzled by the “6-7” craze, you’re not alone. It’s not meant to make sense—just to be silly. For Gen Z and Gen Alpha, that randomness is the point, and the laughter it sparks keeps the trend alive.