A Pig's Tale: Pig Named Six Seven Pardoned by Miami-Dade Leader.
Although not quite at the identical stature as granting clemency to holiday birds, but the county's top official had her own ceremonial pardon event this week by ceremoniously saving the life of a pig named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava executed the holiday gesture at the Cuban-themed Latin Cafe 2000 in the center of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.
“The swine has done no wrong. She deserves this act of mercy. No offenses are on her docket,” declared Levine Cava in a speech with obvious nods to the sheer volume of executive clemencies issued since the commencement of a second term in office.
“Unless you count eating half a dozen apples per day,” the mayor added. “I hope she experiences a long and happy life away from worry.”
This ceremony, simultaneously observing and challenging the region’s Hispanic tradition of feasting on pork during the holidays, was established to emulate the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.
The swine, donated by a local firefighter, was given its name from the current slang trend of young people yelling “six-seven” – deriving from a hip-hop line – often without clear purpose. The phrase became so ubiquitous that a prominent word reference recently made “6-7” its top term for the year.
A Peaceful Retirement
This particular pig is now destined to live out its days at a rural sanctuary “far from charcoal and roasting pans”, according to the organizers' announcement.
“This swine clemency has become a beloved tradition to kick off the holiday season,” said the cafe owner, in a notably cheerful message.
“It represents the essence of Miami: happy, varied, and rooted in traditions that foster togetherness. Annually, we are delighted to mark tradition and kindness in a way only Miami can.”
Participants enjoyed a meat-free selection of croquettes and cafecito as they marked Six Seven’s big moment.
