I’m sure you’ve heard people say “6-7” constantly, everywhere, but what does it mean, and why do people use it so much? 

   To find the reasoning, we need to go back to where it all began. The term “6-7” was originally used in Skrilla’s drill rap song, “Doot Doot,” where, near the beginning of the song, Skrilla says, “6-7, I just bipped right on the highway.” The term can also be a reference to NBA basketball player LaMelo Ball’s height (6 feet and 7 inches tall).  While the true meaning of this term is inherently unknown, people usually reference it when they hear or come across the chance to say the numbers “6” or “7” in any context, as long as it fits; they tend to refer to the numbers in the rap, “6-7.” Additionally, a hand motion is also involved when referenced, one that suggests comparing the numbers 6 and 7 or indicating the context of being “so-so.” It is an expression that doesn’t mean anything and is generally harmless, often being used for humorous purposes as a slang term adopted by the recent generation. “Six seven (or 67 or 6 7, etc.) is a nonsensical expression used especially by teens and tweens that is connected to a rap song and also to a 6’ 7” tall basketball player,” Merriam-Webster dictionary says. It elaborates on this definition by stating, “The bottom line is, the term ‘six seven’ is nonsensical, which is sort of the point. As one tween TikToker put it under another video, ‘I think the point is that it makes no sense.’” Some people believe that the reason Skrilla included the term “6-7” in his song is to act as a reference to his background at 67th Street in Chicago, IL; however, this was, of course, never confirmed. 

   Students at Broughton often use this term to humor each other, tiring out the teachers with its repetition. However, some teachers at Broughton have also adopted this term to connect with their students, as it is popularly claimed to help “keep them engaged.”