The Truth About the “6-7” Trend
- sstinson46
- Jan 2
- 11 min read
For the last 3 months a viral internet meme has been adopted by many of kids, teenagers and young adults who are mimicking the various TikTok videos depicting this meme. When mimicking this meme, a person ends a statement or concludes an action or responds by saying 'six-seven' while partially juggling their hands, such as what is shown below. Most adults have no idea of what this signifies, or they pass it off as being meaningless -- as just another influence of the internet. Some have even described it as demonic: which enables many adults to pass the act off as irrelevant, given that most people don't believe in demons. In other words, most adults are ignoring this trend as just another harmless internet fad.
We --- at homeschoolgateway.org -- can tell you exactly what this meme means and why you must immediately respond to its usage to stop your children and others from doing it. If your children are mimicking this meme, they are performing a meaningful chant to embrace evil and in this blog article, we will break down what it means step-by-step and how to respond immediately if your children or others are doing it. The chant (or mantra) is similar in function to the saying "Amen" -- but it is instead a motivation to embrace evil.
The Meaning of the Meme and its Terrifying Dangers
Firstly, the usage of the meme (saying 6-7 and holding out your hands) is spoken as a chant, mantra, or a kind of short prayer. The holding out of hands in supplication is a very common religious motion, even practiced in modern Christianity as well as ancient Judaism. It is a motion that means "I supplicate myself to..<something>". Pagan religions in ancient times did a similar thing, and with minimal research you will find many ancient pagan statues with hands held out in supplication.
The saying of "6-7" itself is a chant, similar in usage to the saying "Amen" at the end of a sentence, which is reinforced in the mind of the speaker with a physical act embodying what the mantra conveys (described below). Speaking words in this way also carries meaning and significance in the act itself for the speaker: they are assuming an identity in speaking the mantra which both communicates and functions as a spiritual act, or leading to spiritual actions. Meaning, "I am <this> and I intend for <such and such>. In this context, a "spiritual action" means "doing things as a function or expression of qualities of the spirit that is motivating me."
"Amen" literally translates as, "Let it be done", or (implied) “Please to let God do it" or "Let us go forward and proceed".
Another similar chant would be the well-known phrase “Just do it” (from Nike): which signifies to the speaker that they should not think about the hardship of training or the physical pain or over-thinking whatever may be involved, and "just do it" instead. Such mantras ("Amen", "Just do it", or "6-7") not only imply to the speaker that they are assuming an identity (for Christians and Jews, "Amen" implies an association with God; "Just do it" -- perhaps an athletic mindset) but also establishes the basis for the act, based upon the reference of the subject of the chant. Of course, the reference of the subject of "Amen" is for God's will to be done in some respect, making it a positive conclusion for a prayer.
The mantra of "6-7" operates on the same principles, but it is a chant or prayer to motivate oneself -- even if the speaker doesn't realize it -- towards doing evil. But to analyze this, we need to determine what "6-7" references in the mind of the speaker, which we describe below.
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"6-7" as Reference towards Living out a Lifestyle of Evil
Note: the author of this article was able to recognize the meaning of “6-7”, having lived in Philadelphia for several years and that Skrilla is a well-known rapper from Philadelphia who idealizes violent Philadelphian sub-culture. The 6-7 meme is a direct reference to this terrible sub-culture that still exists in Philly and similar slums. To understand the reference and meaning of “6-7", we look at its lyrics:
It conveys death language (“dead opps,” "ashes", etc.; and 10-67 being a well knwon police code to report a death) and a "crew" that’s always armed (the “shooter stay strapped” / “switch”), which are common aspects of the lifestyle conveyed. Cars as status ("Trackhawk"/"Scat Pack" references, driveway flexing, the imagery of getting away fast) and money - symbols of wealth. Adoration: the imagery of the crowds and audiences enjoying the singer's presence and rapping. Crime logistics (VIN swapping, being out all night, etc.). Drug haze ("Percs", “geeked,” "lines"): where the singer lives in hazy world of drug induced sensations and motivations. “Doot doot / bip bip / brrt”: the sounds of the lifestyle, indicating gunfire, breaking into things (cars, homes, businesses, etc).
The lyrics and imagery of the song "Doot - Doot" are references to the way of the life of the song writer, emphasizing the violent criminal gang culture that the song writer idealizes and enjoys, but also emphasizes the lack of thought when engaging in such a lifestyle. This is shown in the music video, where the singer Skrilla is smiling throughout the video (but his happiness is punctuated by moments of terror when he engages in violence, holding a gun). The song conveys their favored and chosen lifestyle: one that is consumed with drug usage and violent crime, but which is also characterized by having money and status.
However, there's much more to this meme than just being a song about the lifestyle of criminal-drug culture, which makes this meme more dangerous than other similar rap songs. This is where the "6-7" chant comes into play.
Below we describe why the 6-7 Mantra is so dangerous and must be stopped immediately.
"6-7" is a Chant Motivating Oneself towards Amorality
The linchpin of this chant is in what it motivates the speaker to do and how it is used, based upon the lifestyle described above:
It references (indexed) to an amoral lifestyle and mindset: the lifestyle of violent criminals that use drugs, where the person enjoys wealth and status but must necessarily separate themselves from the misgivings of their conscience. This mindset is anathema to the Christian mindset: its a mindset in which right and wrong do not exist and we (humans) are all just animals; we lack a conscience but feel good in our acts, even if we do evil things, because there is no such thing as "evil" (sin). This is a lifestyle in which the actor must necessarily absolve themselves of any morality to resolve the disconnect between their actions and their spirituality. They have done so, or would do so, and can now enjoy an amoral lifestyle.
The chant's usage emphasizes this adopted mindset (#1) in the speaker's mind and is used in this exact way: it absolves the speaker of their conscience and any responsibility of their acts or their circusmtances, enabling them to continue to enjoy whatever stimulation they experience (mental, emotional, or physical) from their acts. Its usage (described below) is the absolution of their conscience from any perceived or felt guilt, through a rejection of God and morality.
The mantra of "6-7" is the opposite of feeling guilt for sin; it is a mechanism used to avoid feeling guilt or sin through sidetracking away from this integral part of the human experience.
The usage (mostly by teenagers who have adopted it) carries the meaning of absolving the speaker of their conscience to proceed or continue doing evil acts or embracing an amoral mindset. The music video Doot-Doot by Skrilla conveys this meaning, directly portraying it, as he enjoys the accolades of his lifestyle despite its evil aspects, which he protrays in a positive way, but which is manifestly immoral and evil.
The Mantra's Usage by Teens and Kids
Children will repeat the mantra, employing the mantra to convey the meaning of it (whether they know it or not), usually as a response to any (or all) of these:
A person of authority (a parent, teacher, boss, etc) tells them or instructs them of the right thing to do (such as following the rules) or to not to do the wrong thing, but which the chanter does not feel they should follow. They absolve themselves of any responsibility for doing what is right as a function of the source of the authority (ultimately sourcing from God, but with the parent or teacher acting in place of that authority).
Usage example: a teacher says to a child "Stop that right now!", in response to a child breaking the rules of a classroom. The child responds by saying "6-7", rolling their eyes and juggling their hands. They stopped their action, but by using the mantra, they avoid acknowledging that they were doing something wrong.
They reject their negative circumstances, which are in are a result of their own actions, (such as being disruptive in class). They do not wish to recognize their own moral culpability or any basis of such moral culpability, and they respond by absolving themselves of any responsibility for their circumstances.
Usage example: a child steals from another student and is caught. The child is forced to give back what they stole, acknowledging the wrong act. They do not want to feel responsible or change their behavior. They respond by saying the mantra, instead of contemplating what they did wrong. The mantra short-circuits the conscience of the person from acknowledging guilt, taking the place of feeling guilty.
They (or others) are engaging in meaningless behaviors, which are stimulating in some respect or provide some feeling, and they illicit the chant to give emphasis to an amoral mindset that is not based upon living in the moment with a thoughtful purpose, but an existence and mindset where meaning and purpose does not exist.
Usage example: a child is jumping around and physically expressing themselves in random ways simply for the stimulation that such acts bring. They bring attention and more stimulation to themselves and others, repeating the mantra "6-7" which in of itself conveys a lack of meaning in their acts to others, who may engage in a similar acts. They feel good acting like an animal or in-human being, rather than a human being with an inherent moral aspect. It feels good to do this, because they feel the emotional energy or physical stimulation but they do not have to consider what they are doing or the risks (such as crashing into another kid).
How to Respond if Your Children Do it
You should tell you children not to say the mantra ever again and provide them with a very strong and escalating punishments if they continue in repeating the chant, emphasizing that you are serious about this and will enforce it. For instance, they don't get device time (or some other benefit) for 1-day at the first instance, which will escalate to 3, and then 5 days each time they repeat the mantra. Explain to them that they are not to say it ever, and (at an age-appropriate level) describe the reasons and the meaning of this chant. Enunciate the seriousness of repeating the mantra and be forceful in carrying out the punishment that you have warned them about.
Note: we do not allow our children to access Tiktok and we closely monitor their usage of Youtube, auditing their histories. The result is that none of our children were aware of this meme until being exposed to it from other children. How to Respond if other People's Children Do it
If present, immediately inform your children that they are not to repeat the mantra. Tell them that later you will discuss the mantra and its meaning at an age appropriate level. Withdraw them from the actor's presence if possible.
If the child is under your responsibility (such as when you are leading a class):
Tell they child, "Don't say that phrase again. If you repeat it again, I'll call your parents to pick you up, (and/or) you will be put in timeout." (Or using an appropriate punishment for the circumstances).
If they continue, follow through on your threat.
If the parent disputes with you, simply state, "I will not tolerate profane actions or language in my classroom (or group, etc), and if you'd like we can discuss this at a higher level. But until then, speaking the 6-7 mantra is not allowed." Stick to your statements in enforcing this rule, and do not give in. Emphasize that it is immoral.
If your administrator/boss/leader (some in charge of you) disputes the significance of the mantra or intends to reduce its significance or downplay it, respond by saying something like this, "I'm sorry, but its obvious that we disagree on this matter. However, to maintain the control of my (students/class/kids/etc) I have to be able to direct them and prevent disruptive activities. I understand that you do not believe that saying this mantra is disruptive, but it is to me, and it carries a meaning that you may not wholly understand. We can discuss the meaning of the mantra further, if you'd like. However, what we can talk about now is an appropriate punishment to a child that is being disruptive, which I am open to discussing."
Stay calm and collected the entire time through all engagements: you're insisting upon high standards of behavior in others around you and you will not become part of the problem.
If the child, teenager, or young adult is not under your authority but their behavior would affect you (such as in a social situation), tell them: "Please don't speak that profanity around me or my children." If they continue, withdraw or ignore them (if possible). Since you're not their parent and not in charge of them, your responsibility in such a situation is limited to only calling out the bad behavior, and if the situation gets worse, your only alternative is to withdraw, since you are not in control the situation. If the situation escalates or gets worse, simply withdrawing is all you can do and you wouldn't go back until high standards of behavior are being enforced.
What is described above are Super Strong Reasons for Homeschooling
Much of what we've described above is a reason for homeschooling your children. Its an obvious conclusion that if you are sending your children to a public school you:
Cannot control what other children do around yours, and,
Do not control what the teachers, principal, or administrators allow to happen in their classrooms with their students.
The emphasis is on "their" classroom and students, because the moment when you dropped off your child at a public school is the moment when your child became their student, and not your student.
One day your child may come home from school, having learned the 6-7 mantra, and will now be repeating it in your household, perhaps for years to come. You may ask them to take out the trash or sort their laundry or clean up their mess, and they will respond to your authority by repeating "6-7" and then rolling their eyes and juggling their hands. Or you may tell them of what is right or wrong, and they will respond by saying "6-7", not accepting your statements as true or just ignoring them. Of course, this behavior is certain to grow and develop over time -- which is the intent of the mantra -- so that eventually your child rebels against everything you believe in and would idealize. The 6-7 mantra is a seed that has been planted to establish a rebellious and amoral mindset in your child's or teenager's mind, which will eventually grow to fruition. If this seed has been planted already, you need to rip it out immediately. And if not, you -- as the parent -- can make sure it never gets there in the first place.
And what happens when a child develops into an adult with an amoral mindset?
This article would be far too long -- and horrifying -- to describe the possibilities for what may happen when a child grows up into an amoral existence and lifestyle. Perhaps they will become the next Hitler, or maybe they will be more petty: being that neighbor that plays loud music and smokes weed around your kids 24/7, or that coworker that steals your lunch from the workplace refrigerator; or maybe your child becomes that corporate executive that decides to fire all his employees so he can get a big bonus, or that guy who decides to kill someone they disagree with. Or maybe they will develop the habit of circumstantially lying, as a means of escaping responsibility, becoming that person who betrays you at the worst possible moment.
Or maybe, your child will grow up into someone that is much-much worse than any other these examples... but regardless, you don't want this to happen your kid!
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