"Every generation has that one thing that makes adults scratch their heads. For kids today, it's the "6-7" craze. It started with NBA player LaMelo Ball posting a video with a rap lyric saying 6-7 (he is 6'7" tall). It then became a throwaway on the playground, slipped into group chats, and then, almost overnight, took over the internet. Parents have wondered: What does this even mean? Is it bad for attention span? Is it another sign that humor's getting weird?"
"From Playground Whispers to Global Memes In the past, trends moved slowly, passing from one school to the next, maybe from a local fad to a national one. Now, something like 6-7 can pop up everywhere at once. It spreads not just because it's funny, but because it gives kids a quick way to belong. There weren't any rules about what it meant."
Children use short, rapid-play trends like "6-7" to build belonging and social bonds through playful language and shared absurdity. Viral catchphrases spread instantly across platforms, offering flexible social shorthand that invites participation and remixing. These fads function as inside jokes and communication tools rather than distractions. Adults' concern about attention or loss of depth overlooks how quick trends encourage creativity, adaptive thinking, and social connection. Humor serves as a safety valve, enabling expression, experimentation, and emotional release. Kids innovate conversational norms, using fast-changing memes to connect, signal membership, and learn social cues.
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