Last year was filled with memorable trends, memes and phrases, some of which were built to last and others that may be better off forgotten.
On Jan. 1, the world entered 2026, leaving 2025 and its viral moments behind.
From cringey TikTok dances to excessive protein products, here are the trends internet commentators believe will disappear in 2026.
Added to Lake Superior State University’s list of newly banished words, 6-7 (six seven) emerged from rapper Skrilla’s 2024 song “Doot Doot.” In the song, the artist raps, "The way that switch, I know he dyin'. 6-7." It’s not clear what the exact meaning of 6-7 is. Some people suggest it may reference 67th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the rapper’s hometown, according to Know Your Meme.
In 2025, the phrase was adopted by teenagers and children alike to either mean “so-so” or “maybe this, maybe that.” The phrase can also be used in isolation as a joke and to mystify adults. The phrase became so popular that Dictionary.com named it the 2025 Word of the Year.
