Trump's '6-7' NFL quip sparks online cringe fest: Find out why

During Sunday’s NFL broadcast, Fox commentator Jonathan Vilma repeatedly targeted Donald Trump with cringe-worthy “6-7” quips, giving netizens something to laugh about.

Donald Trump first quashed the references, triggering social media reactions calling the segment of the broadcast a cringe-worthy quip.

The “6-7” meme, a globally viral phenomenon among Generation Alpha, originated from a viral song, basketball edits, and a viral video of a child, Maverick Trevillian, yelling “6-7” during a basketball match.

The slang term “6-7” was also declared as the Word of the Year 2025 by Dictionary.com last month.

In a cringe-worthy quip during Sunday’s game, President Donald Trump made a guest appearance in the Fox Sports booth during the Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions game in Landover, Maryland, U.S.

During the interview, FOX commentator Kenny Albert and color commentator Jonathan Vilma made multiple efforts to make a “6-7” quip about Trump’s school football career.

Though Trump brushed off the joke, Vilma persisted after he commented that he would have enjoyed having Drew Brees as his quarterback.

First thing first, let’s find out what the viral slang “6-7” stands for.

The background of “6-7”

The term originated from rapper Skrilla’s song “Doot Doot (6 7),” pointing to a 6-foot, 7-inch basketball player, LaMelo Ball.

The term became an internet sensation after gaining buzz through viral videos and memes that highlight NBA player LaMelo Ball.

“67” has since evolved from being just the height of a basketball player to being stripped of all meaning.

The phrase has become a popular call-and-response chant among Generation Alpha, who shout “six!” to prompt an answering cry of “seven!”

There’s also a “juggling” hand gesture that goes along with it.

When people, especially younger ones, are yelling it, they’re not just repeating a meme; they’re shouting a feeling.

U.S. President Donald Trump is the first sitting president to participate in a game at a stadium and appear live in the broadcast booth Sunday, November 9, during the third quarter, a period where Washington was down 32-10 with less than 10 minutes left in the third quarter.