No meme in 2025 has taken the world by storm as much as the “6-7” meme has. Memes involving numbers are not new to the internet: millennials are very familiar with the “21” meme that emerged from Vine in 2014, as well as the “2+2=fish” meme that, although coming from an episode of “The Fairly Odd Parents,” has brought joy to many internet users. “6-7” originated in the song “Doot Doot” by rap artist Skrilla. In the chorus, Skrilla repeats the phrase “6-7” to talk about his childhood growing up on 67 St. in Chicago. Many people, especially Gen Alpha, have found the use of “6-7” in the song hilarious (for reasons I can’t understand) and have incorporated hand movements with the meme that make it even more annoying. The meme became popular over this past summer, and due to this, it was inevitable that teachers would not be able to get through schooldays without hearing “6-7” at least once, especially math teachers. Many Rosary teachers are tired of hearing these two particular numbers so much, and they want the meme to go away forever. Let’s hear what they have to say.
Ms. Mangold is sick of hearing her algebra and pre-calculus classes repeating the annoying phrase but secretly enjoys the ridiculousness of it. “I would describe myself as ‘6-7’ neutral. I tend to be a ‘6-7’ hater in class, but outside of school, I also make ‘6-7’ jokes myself (unfortunately). The brain rot of the students has seeped into my everyday life,” Ms. Mangold says, “At least students are talking about numbers, which is always my biggest hope.” At least Ms. Mangold was able to find some light at the end of the brain rot tunnel.
Mrs. Flati has an interesting perspective on “6-7.” When Royals dressed up in their costumes prior to Halloween, some teachers joined them. Mrs. Flati and Mrs. D’Alba decided to match, with Mrs. Flati wearing a six and Mrs. D’Alba wearing a seven. Although it may seem that Mrs. Flati is a “6-7” proponent, this is not the case. On her introduction to the “6-7” meme, Mrs. Flati says: “I didn’t get it for a long time; I think I am late to most memes. I heard about it after someone sent me a video of a dad explaining to his kids that God is the origin of all things, including ‘6-7,’ because Scripture tells us that God created everything in six days, and rested on the seventh,” Mrs. Flati continues, “It hasn’t really affected my classes at all, though. Maybe I am a ‘6-7’ spectator. I neither hate nor am a fan of the meme world.” What a clever way of combining memes with catechism! Let’s get this dad in front of a Bible study. It must be an interesting role for Mrs. Flati to watch the strange meme play out in front of her.
Ms. Williams is notorious for her “6-7” resentment. Her sophomores are constantly made aware about her anger regarding the meme, and, if it is spoken, are quickly reprimanded for their mistake. Let’s hear what Ms. Williams herself has to say: “The ‘6-7’ meme absolutely lives in my classroom this year! Instead of fighting it, I’ve learned to play into the humor. If students are going to bring the energy, I might as well meet them there. Of course, we still focus in when it’s time to work, but laughter makes the room feel more connected. So yes, I’m proudly a ‘6-7’ fan because learning is better when there’s joy in the room!” It’s truly wonderful that the meme has brought Ms. Williams and her students closer together.
It sounds like we have quite a few “6-7”-hating teachers in our midst here at Rosary. Personally, I think that the meme is annoying, although my brother and I do find ourselves cracking “6-7” jokes once in a while, especially now that my mom has caught on to the meme (she jokes about it too, sometimes). What is astounding to me is how widespread the meme, along with all memes, is. What started as a millennial’s rap song caught the attention of Gen Alpha, who then shared it with the world, and now all generations are in on the strange joke. While “6-7” has taken away many teachers’ patience, I think they would all admit that, above the stupidity of the meme itself, all they care about is laughing, joking and spending time with their students- which is all achieved through the “6-7” meme.
