American culture is currently captivated by “6-7.” It’s a phrase echoing across TikTok, infiltrating memes, and, astonishingly, earning a place in the dictionary. The reason? No one seems to fully grasp it, and perhaps that’s the point.
Dictionary.com has officially named “6-7” its Word of the Year, describing it as “meaningless, ubiquitous, and nonsensical.” It’s a linguistic phenomenon that simultaneously annoys adults while solidifying in-group status for those in the know – a secret handshake for Generation Alpha.
Even OpenAI CEO Sam Altman playfully acknowledged the trend, announcing a renaming of GPT-6 to GPT-6-7. This seemingly lighthearted gesture begs the question: can a buzzword retain its coolness once it’s embraced by everyone, even the dictionary itself?
Rapper Soulja Boy, ever the innovator, is capitalizing on the tech wave with his own line of “AI smart glasses.” Priced at a mere $64.50, these glasses promise “innovation meets drip,” though the specifics remain delightfully vague. He’s also offering a $42 handheld game console and $20 earbuds for those seeking a full Soulja Boy experience.
Meanwhile, the AI chatbot platform Character.ai is tightening its restrictions, banning open-ended conversations for users under 18. This move follows concerns and lawsuits regarding inappropriate interactions, with reports surfacing of chatbots offering questionable advice to young users.
A new trend is emerging on TikTok: the “sunglasses on waist challenge.” The premise is simple – can your sunglasses fit around your waist? While seemingly harmless, it subtly celebrates extreme thinness, highlighting the challenges of policing harmful ideas on social media.
Adding to the viral mix is a surprising mashup taking over TikTok: Nicki Minaj’s “Beez in the Trap” paired with 4 Non Blonde’s “What’s Going On?” The phrase “beez in the trap” has evolved to mean “I’m always hustling,” and the resulting videos are a bizarrely captivating blend of existential angst and entrepreneurial spirit.
The trend involves two people standing back-to-back, passionately lip-syncing each song in turn. From everyday users to celebrities like the Kardashians and Jimmy Fallon, everyone is joining in, proving that some things just work, defying any logical explanation.
