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VP Vance Proposes First Amendment Ban on '6' and '7'

12/11/2025

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Vice President JD Vance proposed a "narrow exception" to the First Amendment to ban "six" and "seven" after his son Vivek fixated on them.
The fixation stems from the viral song "Doot Doot (6 7)" by Skrilla, which gained popularity among young audiences in 2025.
The obsession has spread among American children, frustrating parents and teachers.
In Indiana, police are issuing fake "tickets" to kids caught saying the numbers.

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Story summary

Vice President JD Vance proposed a "narrow exception" to the First Amendment to ban "six" and "seven" after his son Vivek fixated on them.
The fixation stems from the viral song "Doot Doot (6 7)" by Skrilla, which gained popularity among young audiences in 2025.
The obsession has spread among American children, frustrating parents and teachers.
In Indiana, police are issuing fake "tickets" to kids caught saying the numbers.