This Holiday Season, ‘Home Alone’ Viewing Will Never Be the Same Thanks to This Viral Trend

This holiday season, parents revisiting the classic film Home Alone are noticing something new: kids can’t stop shouting “6-7!” Thanks to a viral trend among tweens, the number combo has become a favorite chant, and the 1990 movie is full of little moments that trigger it.

The trend, which has been spreading online for months, has children repeating “six-seven” in a playful sing-song style.

In Home Alone, the numbers appear in several spots. Kevin’s family address is 671 Lincoln Boulevard. There’s also a scene where a cousin counts kids before heading to the airport and says “six, seven.” Even John Candy’s character references “six, seven weeks” in a story. These small details are enough to send Gen Alpha viewers into fits of excitement.

Parents are sharing videos of their children reacting mid-film. Melissa Todd, a mother from Connersville, says her 7-year-old daughter jumped up and shouted “6-7!” after a particular line, while her 10-year-old son joined in more quietly. Todd shared a warning on Facebook to prepare other parents for the sudden outbursts.

Many parents are finding the trend amusing, though it can be distracting during family movie time. Compilation videos of all the “6-7” moments in the film are circulating online, and some adults who work with children, like teachers, are even using the trend as a way to engage kids in class.

Home Alone remains the top holiday movie in 2024 according to Siena Research Institute, proving that even classics can gain new life through viral trends.

It’s fascinating how a simple trend can make a decades-old movie feel fresh for a new generation. While it might surprise parents, it also shows how kids can create new traditions around familiar stories. What do you think about kids adding viral trends to holiday classics? Share your thoughts in the comments!