Teachers Crack Down on Viral ‘67’ Slang Disrupting Classrooms Across the U.S.

A new slang trend known as «67» is sweeping U.S. classrooms, and driving teachers to the brink. The phrase, a call-and-response where one person says «six» and others yell «seven,» has become so disruptive that schools nationwide are banning it.

The trend stems from rapper Skrilla’s song «Doot Doot (6 7)», which went viral on social media alongside memes featuring NBA star LaMelo Ball, according to Merriam-Webster. The joke has evolved into an in-class chant often paired with a «juggling» hand gesture.

Frustrated educators have resorted to creative punishments. Michigan teacher Adria Laplander now makes offenders write 67-word essays about the slang’s meaning, with essay length increasing for repeat violations. «Nothing has driven me crazier than this one,» she told Today.com.

Others, like New Jersey teacher Monica Choflet, require students to write lines, six times for a first offense, seven for a second, and 67 for a third, or have turned the trend into a playful classroom signal to regain control.

«They called out ‘G-67’ at a fundraiser,» Choflet said. «We just looked at each other and said, ‘67.’»

Despite the annoyance, some teachers admit the fad has become an inside joke among staff.