Overview
- A Teacher Tapp poll of 10,000 staff found about four in five secondary teachers heard the chant last week, with exposure rising to roughly 90% among younger teachers and about half in primary settings.
- Schools and individual teachers have imposed penalties ranging from detentions and point deductions to writing tasks such as 67‑word essays or repeated lines to curb disruptions.
- The trend traces to Skrilla’s song “Doot Doot (6 7)” and spread through TikTok and Instagram edits tied to NBA player LaMelo Ball, with a March 2025 “67 Kid” courtside clip accelerating its adoption.
- The meme’s reach now extends beyond classrooms, with a recent South Park reference and a live TV sports report interrupted by fans shouting the phrase.
- Educators describe the chant as largely meaningless “brain rot,” with some opting for measured responses or classroom call‑and‑response tactics, while others enforce bans to maintain order.