In a light-hearted commentary on a quirky phenomenon sweeping through playgrounds and classrooms, Vice President JD Vance recently shared his amusing frustrations with a peculiar obsession among children: the repeated chanting of “six-seven.” This heightened interest reached a peak when Vance’s 5-year-old son, Vivek, grew agitated during church due to the mention of the numbers in Scripture.
On social media, Vance humorously suggested a “narrow exception” to the First Amendment to ban “six” and “seven” altogether following his son’s relentless repetition of the phrase. “Yesterday at church the Bible readings started on page 66-67 of the missal, and my 5-year-old went absolutely nuts repeating ‘six seven’ like 10 times,” he said. The playful commentary reflects a growing trend where children, particularly in elementary schools, have latched onto a seemingly nonsensical phrase that has caused both laughter and frustration for caregivers.
This fascination with “six-seven” traces its roots back to the viral song “Doot Doot (6 7)” by rapper Skrilla, featuring an infectious lyric that has resonated with the younger audience. The catchy repetition has sparked joy among kids, who often reinforce the experience with enthusiastic gestures and chants. Some parents and educators have resorted to playful strategies, including donning costumes themed around the numbers for Halloween to humorously counter the craze.
To add to the playful atmosphere, officers in Indiana have taken the trend further by issuing fake “tickets” to children caught uttering the phrase, declaring it “against the law” unless used in specific contexts. This unconventional enforcement has become a source of amusement within the community, blending creativity with concern over the catchy but disruptive trend in classrooms.
Skrilla himself has noted that while the song was inspired by personal experiences and connections to basketball figures, the broader appeal of “six-seven” speaks to the infectious nature of catchy phrases among children today. As this humorous phenomenon continues, it brings newfound camaraderie among parents and teachers navigating the whims of youthful exuberance. Ultimately, amid the giggles and exasperation, this trend showcases the unique ways in which children connect with culture, creating shared experiences that spark both amusement and connection in contemporary parenting.