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Originally Published 10 days ago — by NBC News
The 50th annual Banished Words List by Lake Superior State University highlights '6-7' as the most overused and misunderstood phrase in 2025, reflecting social media slang trends among Gen Z, with some phrases like 'my bad' likely to persist while others like '6-7' may fade away.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by ABC News
The 50th annual Banished Words List by Lake Superior State University highlights '6-7' as the most overused and misused phrase in 2025, reflecting social media slang trends among Gen Z, with some phrases like 'my bad' likely to persist while others like '6-7' may fade away.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by NPR
The article explores the popularity and significance of the '6 7' meme, which gained widespread attention online and offline, and investigates what makes it meaningful through interviews with experts and observations in schools.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Dictionary.com named the viral, nonsensical social media phrase '6-7' as its Word of the Year, reflecting its popularity among teens and its status as an inside joke with unclear meaning, originating from TikTok videos and a rapper's song, and gaining widespread attention despite its ambiguity.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
The '6-7' meme, a nonsensical phrase popular among kids, serves as a social bonding tool and a symbol of belonging, despite its lack of meaning. It originated from viral songs and gestures, and while teachers try to curb its use, it persists as a form of playful resistance and group identity. The phenomenon highlights how youth language evolves and functions within social groups, even if it frustrates adults.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
The phrase '6-7' has become a popular, meaningless catchphrase among kids and teens, originating from a rapper's song and gaining momentum through social media, often disrupting classrooms and creating a playful secret code that reflects a desire for fun amidst societal pressures.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
The '6, 7' meme from South Park's season 28 premiere symbolizes internet-driven absurdity and existential meaninglessness, originating from a viral TikTok track and gaining popularity among youth as a nonsensical expression of confusion and detachment, ultimately becoming a cultural reference in the show.