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AZJonnie

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8. So all we know is it's in some song by Skrilla, but not what it actually signifies?
Tue Oct 21, 2025, 01:36 PM
Tuesday

So I went to AI lol ...

Yes, the "6-7 thing" is a viral Gen Alpha meme that became hugely popular in 2024-2025, and South Park just featured it prominently in their Season 28 premiere episode "Twisted Christian" that aired on October 15, 2025.​

What is the 6-7 Meme?
The phrase "6-7" (pronounced "six seven" ) originated from rapper Skrilla's December 2024 song "Doot Doot (6-7)" where he raps "6-7, I just bipped right on the highway". The key thing is that it has no actual meaning - it's completely nonsensical.​

How It Spread
The meme exploded on TikTok with over 2 million videos tagged #67. It became associated with NBA player LaMelo Ball (who is 6'7" tall) through sports highlight reels, and gained massive traction after a viral video of an overly enthusiastic kid yelling "6-7!" at a basketball game while doing hand gestures.​

Why Kids Love It
Generation Alpha (kids under 14) have latched onto this phrase as a way to express "meaninglessness, anxieties and stimulation overload". Teachers across the country report students chanting it in hallways and classrooms, often just to annoy adults or avoid answering questions. Some schools have even banned saying it.​

South Park's Take
In the Season 28 premiere, South Park Elementary kids become obsessed with the 6-7 meme, with Cartman becoming so fixated he vomits every time he says it. The episode brings in Peter Thiel to investigate, thinking it's some kind of "satanic numerology" cult, perfectly satirizing how adults overreact to meaningless internet trends.​

The show uses it to mock both the absurdity of viral fads and conspiracy theories about them.​

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