Kelly Ripa And Mark Consuelos Tackle Gen Z Slang – Discover The '6-7' Mystery

Gen Z Slang Takes Center Stage

It was one of those classic "Live with Kelly and Mark" moments – Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos embarking on a mission to crack the code of Gen Z lingo. On Friday's episode, the dynamic duo found themselves hilariously out of their depth, grappling with the enigmatic slang term "6-7."

Consuelos set the scene for the generational showdown with a lighthearted query: "Have you heard this new thing that kids are saying? This slang? 6-7?" While Ripa had heard the buzz, she confessed to being in the dark about its meaning.

"Basically, it means nothing," Ripa read from the article that sparked their conversation. Consuelos grinned and confirmed, "It means 6-7."

The Great 6-7 Mystery: Solved?

Spotting a young audience member, Consuelos invited him to unravel the mystery. With confidence, the boy explained that "6-7" was simply a reference to "the height of a famous person," leaving the hosts even more bewildered.

The term's origins, as it turns out, trace back to the Skrilla track "Doot Doot (6 7)," which has spawned a series of viral TikTok videos, complete with an unusual hand motion where users move their palms up and down.

Playing in the Gen Z Arena

Ripa and Consuelos sought more "young people" insight, turning to another section of the audience. A teenage girl offered a quintessentially Gen Z explanation: "It's more like when the numbers are next to each other. Then it's like everyone recognizes it and says 6-7."

Even Ripa couldn't resist poking fun at the trend. "Guys, it's dumb!" she declared, sparking laughter across the studio. Yet, in true Ripa style, she softened the jab by calling the Gen Z participants "adorable" for keeping things lively.

Consuelos, not one to miss a sports angle, found his own twist on the term. "Baker Mayfield from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is number 6. And Bucky Irving is number 7. When they score touchdowns – 6-7!" he announced triumphantly.

Whether or not "6-7" carries any profound weight, it captures the essence of internet culture – whimsical and viral, much like the playful spirit that Ripa and Consuelos bring to every episode.