: Some commentators liken the meme to a modern-day Dadaist movement , where the lack of meaning is the point, reflecting a shared irony and participation in internet culture.
: It was early on associated with NBA player LaMelo Ball, who is 6'7" tall, and popularized further by Overtime Elite player Taylen "TK" Kinney. 67.jpg
The trend can be traced through several key cultural moments: : Some commentators liken the meme to a
: The meme has spawned "mutations" in online communities, such as "Gold 67" or "Galaxy 67," and analog horror-style distortions of the "67 Kid". Linguists and art critics have analyzed the "67"
Linguists and art critics have analyzed the "67" phenomenon as more than just a random number:
: In early 2025, a young boy named Maverick Trevillian went viral for shouting "six seven" and performing a distinct hand gesture (moving palms up and down) at a basketball game.