The “Six-Seven” trend has gone too far, especially without any meaning. First, it was just a line from the 2024 song by a rapper Skrilla. Then it went viral after a high school basketball player mentioned it a few times in interviews and the NBA’s 6-feet-7 LaMelo Ball’s game highlights hit TikTok. That’s how social media buzz works.

Is it a street, a “so-so” gesture, a height measurement, a shoe size, or Morse code? Kids do it at school and after scoring their goals in youth sports; hockey spectators repeat it on camera for Fan Cams. We all know what hand gestures and the dance look like, but how to write it correctly?

Despite its widespread use, the “six-seven” trend lacks a clear or structured meaning, yet even organizations like the Polk County Sheriff’s Office have acknowledged it. 

It’s everywhere. Before this meme fades away, it is worth examining it from another perspective. Unintentionally, the Florida Panthers players elevated the trend and contextualized it in hockey terms. The “six-seven” became a reference to the team allowing six goals from the Columbus Blue Jackets and scoring seven in return. It occurred on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. So, “6-7” or “7-6” explains the scoring. Sam Bennett was correct: 6-7 are numbers…… that also indicate the score of a game.

How It Started

On Nov. 30, the Panthers’ social media team asked players about the viral chant. Their reactions were funny. Many learned about it from their kids. Brad Marchand (31 points in 27 games) joked about banning it at home. “If they say it in my house, they are grounded,” said the NHL veteran. That’s one well-disciplined dad.

The playful confusion continued. Sam Bennett pointed out that six and seven are numbers, while coach Paul Maurice—no fan of social media—noted that ‘67’ was his birth year. Despite the varied takes, the Panthers quickly put their own spin on the “six-seven” trend on Dec.6 against the Blue Jackets.

How It’s Going

In a dramatic, mistake-filled matchup, the Columbus Blue Jackets blocked 20 shots, while the Florida Panthers blocked only seven. The second period featured seven goals in total. It was a challenging “cat and mouse” game for the Panthers all evening long. But they were focused on a mission to chase and catch: 1-1, 1-4, 4-4, 4-6, 6-6.

Then, Sam Bennett netted the overtime winner with four seconds left. And he finally got it:

At last, the meaning of “six-seven” clicked for everyone. The back-to-back champions close out the case of the viral meme with seven goals—no further explanation necessary. Sounds like SEVEN (not six) is a winner all the way.