Decoding the Number Meme Craze

From “6 7” to “41” to the new “6 1,” number memes are everywhere, especially on TikTok and in school hallways. It all started with rapper Skrilla’s 2024 song “Doot Doot (6 7)”, which became the background for sports highlight videos featuring LaMelo Ball, who happens to be 6 foot 7. Soon after, teens started adding hand gestures, like “weighing ideas” back and forth, and the meme exploded when a fan dubbed “the 6 7 kid” went viral for shouting it at a basketball game.

Now, these memes, including 41 and 61,don’t actually mean anything specific. They’re fun, expressive, and catchy, spreading fast through music, sports, and social media. They show how humor, trends, and creativity evolve online, often for no reason other than being entertaining to say and share.

Your Task:
Think about how trends spread and why people join in even when something doesn’t have a clear meaning.
In 1–2 paragraphs, answer the following:

• Why do you think memes like “6 7” catch on so quickly?

• What does this say about creativity, connection, or belonging online?

• Can something meaningless still bring people together or make an impact?

• Optional Extension:
  Create your own positive or funny number meme!