“6-7, I just bipped right on the highway…” rapper Skrilla sings over speakers at football games as students in the stands and on the field move their hands up and down so in-sync it’s almost scary. The whole image looks incredibly odd, but if you’re online you know what this is.
“I first heard about 6-7 around the start of the year when it first started coming around, originating from a song I heard on TikTok,” says Jameson Woods-Mcguire, a junior in SEGA.
Skrilla’s song “Doot Doot (6 7),” released on Dec. 1, 2024, and has become one of the biggest memes of 2025. Although no one really knows what the 6-7 meme means or why it’s so popular, it’s successfully being used to grab students’ attention in class and lead to more student engagement.
COMPASS sophomore Eva Garza says, “I see it as something funny people all know about, a similar meme to ‘21’ back in 2017.”
Mr. Lange, the French 1-2 and AP French teacher, has a reputation of incorporating internet memes into his lessons quite frequently. Mr. Lange has not missed a beat in getting his lessons to highlight 6-7, in the foreign language of course.
“I think if you can handle it, and you buy into it, you let the kids have more fun… you’re more engaged and then you’re just going to learn more naturally,” says Mr. Lange on how using 6-7 engages his students.
Using 6-7, amongst other memes, I think can be beneficial in classes because it captures students’ attention due to its out of place nature in classrooms. Hearing a teacher say 6-7 in the middle of a lesson perks the attention of students because students never really think teachers know these online memes and teachers can harp on this fact to get student engagement.
New AP Statistics teacher, Mr. Santos, has fully accepted 6-7 in his classroom even though he doesn’t fully understand it. Mr. Santos makes a point to make the word problems he gives to his students as culturally relevant as possible, using nonsensical internet memes like 6-7.
Mr. Santos explains when talking about using 6-7 and other memes in his word problems, “I transformed [word problems] to something that’s relevant to the kids, so if they relate to the internet memes, they will be more engaged.” Students need culturally relevant lessons to be engaged, students are not going to be interested in lessons if it has no real-world relevance.
Although teachers or other students may find it annoying because it is frequently overused by students, 6-7 is still being used for good in classrooms to heighten engagement and participation.
Tayme Ali • Nov 19, 2025 at 1:31 pm
I like the perspective created in the article of the meme 67, since I never really viewed it in the way the author portrays it. The author argues that 67 being used in the classroom is beneficial in terms of kids paying attention in class. Sure, 67 can be annoying, but if a teacher uses it, yes, I agree that it grasps a students attention, therefore helping them pay more attention in class.
Although, I do see a lack on where they say anything about how 67 is annoying. I do enjoy seeing the context of this “internet meme”, but there’s no details on how people are sick of it. The title could use a tweak, since in the writing, it doesn’t actually say much on how anyone is really “sick of it”. Yet, the article is really captivating, as it opens new perspectives on how teachers can further interact with their students by using things students find humorous. I like how they view it as a extra push in the right direction to having students engaged with their teachers. Overall, I really did enjoy reading this article, and I admire the work put into it.
Addison • Nov 18, 2025 at 1:34 pm
I think that Calderon did a good job showing both sides of the argument. The article was written very well and was very formal. I think it was very smart to add more information on how this meme was born because it helps people who may be confused understand. I really liked how you added alot of quotes from teachers and what Mr. Lange said was very funny. The quotes make me laugh and that makes reading this article so much more fun. I think you have a good point that “6-7” makes the classroom more engaging because it gives people something to laugh about, even if it’s slightly annoying. I did wish that it did have a little more of your opinion in it and more in depth reasoning, but either way you did a good job.
Charlotte Norrell • Nov 18, 2025 at 1:32 pm
As an eleventh-grade Junior, I have witnessed and made countless 6-7 jokes in the past few months. For a while, me and my friends would get a good laugh out of the phrase. But after a while, it began to get annoying. Next thing you know, it was our parents and teachers saying it. This article not only presented a raw representation of this meme’s relevance in our lives, but also highlighted the educational value most of us didn’t know it had. I was unaware that teachers were using this meme to their advantage to capture the attention of students by adding pop culture into their word problems. I admire the author’s priority of differing perspectives on this trending topic. This article definitely shined light on a new perspective of the positive impacts this phrase has provided, and I’m curious to see if it will drag into the new year.
Kayden Franco • Nov 18, 2025 at 1:32 pm
I think comparing the “6-7” meme to the “21” is a good comparison, but I believe “6-7” has lasted much longer than “21”. It was funny at first, but now you can’t escape it. Everywhere you go there is a kid who says it and does the hand motions. Even people who have no clue what the joke is say it by complete accident, but you hear it and it follows you everywhere. I like how you used teachers as a source because most of them have just embraced the term and use it everyday in their lessons. It is annoying at times, but I agree that it makes the classroom a more engaging place. I have teachers that say that randomly and then the whole class starts to listen closer because the teacher said “6-7”. Also, I think the origin of the meme was from an edit of LaMelo Ball and it used that song because he is six feet and seven inches tall.
Zoe Johnson • Nov 18, 2025 at 1:31 pm
As a Junior here at Millikan High School who often uses the joke “67” I appreciate the way how you highlight how the meme brings students together as many know the hand gestures and do it in sync apon hearing the words. I do wish you could go further in to dept about how some students may be tired of hearing the meme to much as it is being incorporated by teachers into instructive lessons aswell as a common saying in the classroom. In addition it shows how the meme can grab students attention in the classroom when they hear “67” as students can interact more in the classroom with the teenage lingo making it a welcoming and fun environment in the classroom. I do believe that it helps students in the classroom when teachers incorporate it into work problems rather than keeping the classroom unenergetic and strictly structured.
Johan Monsivaiz • Nov 18, 2025 at 1:28 pm
The trend of saying six seven has been around for a few months now and I can see why some people might be tired of it. This article caught my attention because it reflects on people’s opinions on this meme. I really liked how this article had both teachers and students say what they think of the trend.
Additionally, I think this article could have talked about the inconveniences of people saying six seven. For example, sometimes people actually need to say there is going to 6 to 7, 6 or 7, etc. People who are tired of the meme might get annoyed when they ask a question and they get an answer of “6 or 7” . I think if the article talked about this it could give more insight into whether or not people are tired of the trend. All in all, this is a very interesting article about what people think of the six seven trend.
Sincerely,
Johan Monsivaiz
Joseph • Nov 18, 2025 at 11:54 am
“Doot Doot (6-7)” has become one of the most recognizable memes of the year and teachers have used it to influence classrooms for the better. However, my only concern is that while the article highlights the positive aspects of meme usage in classrooms, it does not fully address the potential distractions that these trends may cause when overused. A correction worth noting is that the piece could clarify whether the meme gained traction immediately after the song’s release or only later in 2025, since that timeline affects its cultural impact. A suggestion I would make is to include more detail about how the memes spread across different social media platforms, which would enhance the reader’s understanding of their rapid rise in popularity. My reaction is that the article captures an important shift in teaching methods, showing how educators adapting to student culture can strongly influence the kids for the better if done properly. My question is, how do teachers adapt if there are too many popular references at once, or if they change too fast, how would they adapt faster and keep the same effectiveness? Overall, this article provides a joyful look on how teachers and students are able to work together in unique ways.
Luke Campos • Nov 18, 2025 at 11:51 am
I like this article because it clearly explained what 6-7 is and showed how both students and teachers are using it. I thought it was interesting how teachers like Mr. Lange and Mr. Santos use 6-7 and other memes in their lessons to make class more fun and engaging. I agree with the idea that when lessons are connected to what students see online, It can help us pay more attention and enjoy learning more.
I especially liked how the article included students’ perspectives, like SEGA junior Jameson Woods- McGuire and Compass Sophomore Eva Garza, who compared 6-7 to “21” meme from 2017. However, I am still curious about the few things that the article did not go into detail about. For example, I would like to hear more about how long teachers plan to keep using 6-7 in their lessons and whether they think memes like this will stay effective over time or eventually become a distraction. I am also interested in whether all teachers feel comfortable using internet memes, or if some prefer to keep them out of the classroom. It would be helpful to know if there are any drawbacks teachers have noticed, such as students getting off task or overusing the meme.
Overall, I enjoy this article because it captures a fun and current part of Millikan’s culture. It made me think about how even something random as an online meme can be used in positive ways to build community, get students’ attention, and make learning feel a little more connected to our everyday lives
Sincerely,
Luke Campos
John Chau • Nov 18, 2025 at 11:41 am
I really enjoyed reading this article because it shed light onto the growing trend with “6-7” across the campus. The increasing popularity and love of the meme has been shown since the beginning of the school year, where I would hear the addictive phrase paired up with the signature hand motions at any moment throughout the day. In addition, the unknown meaning of the phrase has also captured my attention, but I believe that it is better without a meaning since it allows for anyone to enjoy the trend without any doubts of what they are doing is offensive or may not be done correctly in a situation.
The “6-7” phrase has transformed my life and others for the better. Students and I have been more engaged in class because of the online meme, and have allowed us to be more intrigued by certain subjects, topics, and units of classes. It gives us more opportunities to bond with other students and teachers alike, and overall, creates a positive environment for everyone that uplifts each other’s spirits.
Sincerely,
John Chau
Dallas Rosenthal • Nov 18, 2025 at 11:26 am
I wanna start off with giving the author of this article credit for writing about something so massively influential, as a junior I find myself often lacking interest in most topics but this one is an absolute beauty. Your in depth look into the genuine effect of internet culture on the classroom work space is extremely important and I praise you for the in person interviews of teachers using the Six Seven method to teach. I would like to additionally say why stop here? You could absolutely look into other memes that have found their way into everyday class, in which most people don’t even notice. On the other hand, I would also like to suggest you look into how the youths’ dialect has been influenced by internet culture with examples such as “Rizz” or “locked in”. It would be undeniably intriguing to see the teachers view point of classroom norms which change every year as memes evolve and students change.
Matteo Palma • Nov 18, 2025 at 9:34 am
This piece captivated my attention by informing me of a new way that teachers can grab their students’ attention. By using many popular internet memes that teenagers know, teachers can keep their students engaged in their lessons. I have been able to experience this firsthand many times, and I can confirm that it does work. Students would perk up when something like 6-7 is said and I believe that teachers should capitalize off of this just like how some of them are already doing. Calderon is able to explain this nicely by using many details that are about the examples of this being used in school at Millikan. I completely agree with Calderon’s assertion that teachers should use 6-7 in their classrooms. Calderon’s inclusion of 6-7 being seen as annoying is another perspective that is consistent with high schoolers. This is a great job by Calderon as it represents the other side of the argument of popular memes like 6-7 being liked and useful.
Adrian Torres • Nov 17, 2025 at 1:37 pm
On November 4th 2025 Aubrey Calderon wrote an article titled “6-7 OR 6-Sick of It?”. I think the author did an excellent job of highlighting the positive effects of 6-7 that I did not know about. I personally have not had any teachers use 6-7 to engage the class so I am pleased to hear that other teachers such as Mr Lange have been utilizing it. I believe this story had a clean flow all through and was very easy to follow. Creating an article on such a prominent and current meme was a smart decision by the author and Corydon team members.
I would have been interested in hearing more about the negatives to 6-7 and how students may lose focus if 6-7 is referenced. Additionally, I would be interested in learning more about the memes origin, and the date the meme began to spread like wildfire. Despite these concerns, I enjoyed reading this article and the positive light it brings to the 6-7 meme. I have mostly seen negative responses of 6-7 from adults, so i was surprised to see teachers utilizing it for improved class engagement
6-7 has been the most prominent meme known by children and adults alike within the past few months. It is something we cannot escape, but that may be a good thing. This article provided clarity on the positive effects on learning 6-7 has had, and it is especially good because there is no inappropriate connotation to the 6-7 memes like many other memes do.Therefor it is safe for teachers and students to reference the meme in class with no punishment or issue. I appreciate the creation of this article, I look forward to future articles by the Corydon
Sienna Ramirez • Nov 17, 2025 at 12:46 pm
I read the article and I completely agree with your statement about how using these internet memes captures the attention of students and makes class time more enjoyable. Hearing teachers say the 6-7 joke honestly captures the students attention because as students we don’t think teachers understand or have heard of any of these memes so it is surprising when we hear them partake in the trends that are happening.
I really like how you interviewed teachers such as Mr.Santos and Mr.Lange to see their perspective on this trend and how they use these memes because they see how students will become more engaged during lectures if they use culturally relevant jokes. By interviewing these teachers we got insight about how even if these teachers think that these memes are pointless they overall catch students attention, and help them pay more attention in class. However, I do agree with you that this joke has been around for a long time and is ultimately
overused sometimes but this 6-7 joke is having a positive impact overall on students’ engagement and participation in class.
Your article was very well written and I really like how you included different perspectives by
interviewing teachers to see their side of this joke as well as interviewing a student.
Sincerely,
Sienna Ramirez
Stella Mack • Nov 17, 2025 at 11:41 am
As I was scrolling through this month’s new articles on the corydon, this one caught my attention. This article goes into detail about the popular internet meme, “6-7”, and how wide spread it has become at Millikan. Calderon exemplifies how not only has it become popular among the students, but the teachers as well. Teachers such as Mr. Lange, the French 1-2 and AP French teacher has always incorporated popular internet memes, including the 6-7 meme, into his teaching and the benefits it has brought to his class. He exhibits how it has made students more engaged and willing to participate in his class. Another teacher, Mr. Santos, the AP Statistics teacher has fully accepted the 6-7 meme and incorporates it into his math problems. Both teachers address how involving student’s interest into their classroom has only benefited their classes, converting students to become more engaged in learning as it relates more to them. I think Mr. Lange and Mr. Santos’s way’s of teaching should be encouraged, and brought up to most teachers, as sometimes class can become overwhelming or not as interesting as it can be, when student’s outside interests are not brought up within classroom’s. Overall, Calderon greatly asserts how the inclusion of student’s outside life would and has done nothing but benefit the engagement and participation of classroom’s.
Chase Cantwell • Nov 17, 2025 at 11:40 am
On November 4, 2025, Aubrey Calderon wrote an article titled “6-7 or 6-Sick of It?” I would like to give a brief background of the famous 6-7 meme. 6 and 7 have always had a history of being associated with humor. The first joke began with “Why was 6 afraid of 7?”. In late 2024, the rapper Skrilla published the song “Doot Doot”, which features the lyrics ”The way that switch brrt, I know he dyin’, 6-7, I just bipped right on the highway”. Originally, this song was popular primarily for being included in forms of edited media on social websites, including Tiktok and Instagram. But in early 2025, when a video went viral online that showed a young man enthusiastically exclaiming “6-7!”, the popular line began to form a more satirical tone. Prior to this, the popularity of the 6-7 was found in its catchiness; its ability to be hidden in plain sight for the clever ear to find. However, after the famous 6-7 video, its popularity in culture and society began to mimic the same characteristics of young man in the viral video. Instead of being a cleverly placed phrase, it shifted towards being absurd, enthusiastic and obvious. Its overuse in pop culture and social media helped contribute toward this absurdity. Currently, the 6-7 phrase is one of, if not the most popular phrases in pop culture and social media. Its simple yet humorous aspects make it a unifying force that connects societies and cultures.
Lindsey Sylva • Nov 17, 2025 at 11:19 am
I found the article to be eye-opening, not only as someone who knows the meme, but also to be able to recognize its effectiveness in the classroom. Personally, I am a strong believer in the idea that relating to students on their level will help boost school engagement. Despite the fact that education is necessary for our futures, it doesn’t mean it needs to be boring. This article helped me realize that this belief is shared by others as well as teachers and also helped me realize that even the most pointless of memes can be used in a positive way.
I also greatly appreciate Calderon’s ability to look beyond the current issues and flaws of today and to look at deeper connections, inside and outside of the classroom. Learning about generational connection truly inspires hope about the future, especially about current political issues.
One thing I will add however, is that, maybe Calderon could add a contrasting perspective, one that supports the idea that the 6-7 meme isn’t always helping to move the class along, or that it only works in certain classroom settings. Exploring contradictory ideas is an excellent way to surmise the entirety of the issue / situation, and while I do appreciate the optimism of the article, understanding the implicating opinions of the meme is something worth considering.
Nonetheless, the article was still perfect and really stimulated my optimism not only about present-day education tactics, but also about the hope we as a country have for our future and the bridges we can build across generations.
John N. White • Nov 14, 2025 at 1:19 pm
677777777 lol