The Porcine Pardon: Pig Named 6-7 Spared by Miami Dade County Leader.
It might not have been at the identical stature as granting clemency to Thanksgiving turkeys, but the Miami-Dade County mayor had her own presidential-style act 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 heart of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.
“The swine has done no wrong. She deserves this act of mercy. She has committed zero crimes,” declared Levine Cava in a speech with obvious nods to the sheer volume of pardons issued since the beginning of a second term in office.
“If we disregard eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” Levine Cava continued. “May this pig enjoy a prosperous future without fear.”
The gathering, which both honors and questions the local cultural practice of feasting on pork during the holidays, was established to emulate the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.
The pig, donated by a Coral Gables firefighter, was christened after the modern linguistic fad of young people yelling “six seven” – originating from a hip-hop line – often seemingly at random. The trend became so ubiquitous that a prominent word reference recently made “six-seven” its top term for the year.
A Future Secured
Six Seven the pig is now destined to live out its days at a farm sanctuary “distant from barbecues and spits”, according to the event’s official press release.
“The annual pig pardon has become a cherished method to kick off the festive period,” said the event host, in a decidedly positive message.
“It captures the character of Miami: happy, diverse, and based in heritage that foster togetherness. Each year, we are honored to observe heritage and mercy in a way unique to Miami.”
Attendees enjoyed a plant-based fare of spinach fritters and Cuban coffee as they celebrated Six Seven’s big moment.
