Pope Leo Spotted Doing ‘6-7’ Meme—What Does It Mean?
Summary
Pope Leo XIV learned and briefly performed the "6-7" hand gesture, a viral meme popular among young Catholics. The meme, based on a phrase from a rap song and popularized on TikTok, has been puzzling for many adults and may be losing its appeal as it becomes better known.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV was taught the "6-7" hand gesture by a group of young Catholics at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.
- The gesture involves moving two upturned palms alternately up and down while saying "6-7."
- The meme comes from a rap song called "Doot Doot" by Skrilla, where the lyric "six-seven" is repeated.
- It became popular on TikTok with basketball fans referencing player LaMelo Ball’s height, 6 feet 7 inches.
- The meme is mainly used by Gen Alpha, children born from 2010 onward.
- Adults have found the meme confusing since it doesn't have a clear meaning beyond the cultural reference.
- The meme is thought to be fading as it becomes more widely known and adopted by older generations.
- Pope Leo’s participation may signal that the meme has spread to nearly everyone, reducing its special meaning for young people.
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