A Pig's Tale: Hog Named 6-7 Granted Clemency by Miami-Dade Mayor.
While perhaps not at the same level as sparing Thanksgiving turkeys, but the Miami-Dade County mayor conducted a ceremonial pardon event this week by formally pardoning the life of a pig named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava performed the seasonal stunt at the Cuban-themed Latin Cafe 2000 in the center of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.
“The swine has done no wrong. She is worthy of this pardon. No offenses are on her docket,” declared Levine Cava in a speech with clear references to the extraordinary and sizable number of executive clemencies issued from the start of the commencement of a new presidential term.
“Unless you count eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” the mayor added. “Let this swine have a prosperous future free from concern.”
This ceremony, either celebrating or rejecting the area's customary feast of consuming swine during the holidays, was established to mirror the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.
The animal, contributed by a first responder, was christened after the current slang trend of young people shouting “six-seven” – inspired by a rap song lyric – often for no discernable reason. The craze became so widespread that a leading lexicon site recently declared “6-7” its top term for the year.
A Future Secured
This particular pig is now set to enjoy its days at a countryside refuge “away from grills and cookware”, according to the event’s official press release.
“The annual pig pardon has become one of our favorite ways to open the holiday season,” said the event host, in a decidedly positive message.
“It captures the essence of Miami: vibrant, diverse, and rooted in traditions that bring people together. Each year, we are honored to observe culture and compassion in a way distinctively Miamian.”
Guests enjoyed a meat-free selection of spinach fritters and strong coffee as they celebrated Six Seven’s big moment.
