On January 1, Lake Superior State University (LSSU) announced its annual list of banned words and phrases for 2026. Started as a party idea in 1976, the tradition has continued with the latest list marking its 50th edition.
Among the canceled terms, the viral slang “6,7,” which originated from a rap song and has a baffling meaning, topped the list.
“It’s time for ‘6-7’ to be ‘86ed,’” one submitter said.
