In-N-Out Burger has officially removed the number 67 from its order ticket system, following the viral “6-7” trend that has been making waves among teens and Gen Alpha online.
PEOPLE confirmed that the West Coast burger chain quietly made the change about a month ago. An employee at a Los Angeles location said the system now skips from 66 straight to 68, and added that 69 has also been blocked from the ordering system. In-N-Out has not publicly commented on the decision.
The change first caught attention on Reddit, where users noticed the missing number during busy shifts. One worker wrote that every time the system reached 66, the next order jumped to 68, sparking curiosity about why 67 was removed.
Many commenters quickly connected the move to the viral “6-7” trend, which has become a loud, repetitive chant among kids and teens — often shouted in public places when the number is mentioned. Several In-N-Out employees said the number being called out would trigger noise, jokes, and disruptions inside restaurants.
The phrase “6-7” doesn’t have a single clear meaning. It’s commonly linked to the song “Doot Doot (6 7)” by Skrilla, which repeatedly chants the phrase, and is also associated with NBA star LaMelo Ball, whose height is 6’7”. Over time, it evolved into a nonsensical slang term that spread rapidly through TikTok, schools, and social media.
Earlier this year, Dictionary.com even named “67” its Word of the Year, defining it as an intentionally meaningless piece of viral slang — often described as “brainrot” humor meant to be absurd rather than logical.
In-N-Out isn’t alone in responding to the trend. Other fast-food chains have leaned into it instead. Wendy’s launched a 67-cent Frosty deal, while Pizza Hut rolled out 67-cent wings, both clearly referencing the meme.
For In-N-Out, however, the approach appears to be the opposite: avoid the distraction altogether. By removing the number from its system, the chain seems to be aiming for smoother operations — and a quieter dining room.
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