“SCP‑067” is blowing up online right now … but not for the reason you might expect. TikTok and meme circles are using the name to refer to a creepy, distorted version of the so-called “67 Kid” — not the actual SCP‑067 from the SCP fictional universe.
1. Where Did This Even Begin?
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The “67 Kid” meme comes from a moment in a video where a kid yells “6‑7!”, referencing a song called Doot Doot by rapper Skrilla.
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The “6‑7” originally refers to Chicago’s 67th Street.
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In mid‑2025, meme creators took the 67 Kid and gave him a horror makeover: black-and-white filters, glitchy edits, and a grotesquely wide-open mouth.
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These edits lean into an analog horror / creepypasta style. People started calling the character “SCP-067”, riffing on the SCP Foundation concept.
2. But What Is SCP‑067 (in Reality)?
Here’s where things get confusing — because there is an actual SCP‑067 in the SCP Foundation canon … but it has nothing to do with the “67 Kid” meme.
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The real SCP‑067 is an anomalous fountain pen.
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When someone holds this pen, they lose control of their arm, which then uses the pen to write a detailed biography about them — even things they may have forgotten.
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The pen doesn’t run out of ink and writes in a corrosive-style “Iron Gall” ink.
So, the viral “SCP-067” is a meme mash-up, not a real part of SCP storylines.
3. Why Did People Turn the 67 Meme Into Horror?
Several factors made this trend viral and creepier:
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The Original Is Random but Catchy: The “6-7” chant was already popular on TikTok.
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Analog Horror Aesthetic: Distorted edits, black-and-white visuals, and glitch effects make it feel like a VHS horror tape.
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SCP Vibes: Labeling it “SCP-067” gives it a paranormal, cryptid feel.
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Generational Meme Power: Because “67” was trending, the horror twist added another layer.
4. How It’s Spreading
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Edits of the 67 Kid — now dubbed SCP‑067 — are being shared massively on TikTok and Instagram.
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Some creators make analog horror “anti-piracy” style videos, as if SCP‑067 is a cursed VHS character.
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On platforms like X/Twitter, people treat the “67 Kid” as a cryptid or paranormal SCP entity.
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Some fans call him “Mason 67” in their edits.
5. Why Some SCP Fans Are Upset
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Confusion with the Canon SCP‑067: Longtime SCP fans are annoyed the meme hijacks SCP‑067’s number, even though the real SCP‑067 is a pen.
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Meme vs. Lore Clash: Turning a random kid into an SCP-like “monster” feels disrespectful to the original SCP fiction.
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Brainrot Culture: Others say it’s just another case of “brainrot,” an obsession that turns everything into lore.
6. The Takeaway
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SCP‑067 (viral meme) = 67 Kid + analog horror + creepy edits
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Real SCP‑067 = a supernatural fountain pen in SCP fiction
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The viral version is a meme culture phenomenon, not part of the official SCP universe
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It’s a great example of how internet humor, horror, and collaborative lore can collide
