What Does “6–7” Even Mean?

Think of “6–7” as that awkward in-between phase. You’re not 6, you’re not 7… you’re just hanging out in the middle, wondering what the heck is going on. It’s the Tuesday of numbers — not thrilling enough to celebrate, but still full of potential if the stars (and caffeine) align.

And yes, it instantly brings back that classic childhood joke:

Why was 6 scared of 7?
Because 7 “ate” 9 — peak elementary-school comedy that absolutely sent us.

So when someone brings up “6–7,” picture that transitional stage where things are changing, you’re adapting on the fly, and you’re low-key terrified of what comes next… basically perimenopause, but for numbers.

POV: We Struggle With 6–7 Because We Grew Up With These Numbers

Our generation wasn’t raised on simple counting — we were raised on iconic number anthems:

• “99 Red Balloons” — Nena
• “Cloud Number 9” — Bryan Adams
• “December, 1963 (Oh What a Night)” — The Four Seasons
• “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” — The Proclaimers
• “Mambo No. 5”
• “Summer of ’69” — Bryan Adams
• “867-5309 / Jenny” — Tommy Tutone

Honestly, with numbers like those in our childhood soundtrack, no wonder “6–7” feels confusing. We skipped right past simple math and went straight to memorizing phone numbers in song lyrics.